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Please
take care of your brushes. They will last for many, many
years if properly washed and stored. Here are a few tips:
- Never
leave your brushes sitting in water. Use a water basin
with stations for rinsing and propping.
- Always
clean your brushes thoroughly at the end of your painting
session with soap and water. Consider following up with
brush cleaner. Invest in a heart shaped Loew Cornell grooming
pad. You will be amazed at what a nice job this very inexpensive
tool does.
- Always
store your brushes in an upright position so the bristles
remain straight.
- When
basecoating resin items, use an old or lower priced brush
to start. The texture on resin tends to "chew"
up the bristles.
- Fan
brushes are an excellent tool for antiquing. They will
get the antiquing mixture in the cracks and crevices easily.
- Have
a dedicated brush for applying varnishes. Wash and groom
immediately after using.
- Always
use the appropriate size brush for the job. Don't be afraid
of larger brushes. Many times I find my students use the
smallest size round brush to apply the basecoat on a santa's
coat when a medium sized flat sized brush will do the
job without lines and faster!
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on any photo below for a larger image.
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Dimensions:
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#1,
#3, #5, #8, #10 short handle, |
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Item
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222 |
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Price:
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#1
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#3 - $2.00
#5 - $2.50
#8 - $3.25
#10 - $4.70
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| Notes: |
Drybrushing
gives the best results for highlighting and
shading. The best paintbrushes around for drybrushing!
Can also take the abuse of base coating resin
without losing their shape. Will last for many
years with the proper care. Can be used for
stenciling too. Drybrushing tips and instructions
free with purchase, please ask.
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Royal
Aqualon Wisp Paintbrush
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Dimensions:
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1/8
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Item
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223 |
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Price:
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1/8
" is $4.70 and 1/4 " is $5.50
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| Notes: |
Great
new detail paintbrush from Royal. Standard length
acrylic, clear handle. Make stripes, checks
and wispy beards with ease. You must use flow
medium or water with paint. Practice on paper.
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Dimensions:
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#4,
Gold Nylon |
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Item
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244 |
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Price:
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$4.50
each
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| Notes: |
A
fan brush is the perfect tool for a applying
antiquing medium. This brush is handy for getting
into all the cracks and crevices.
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Loew-Cornell
Duster Brush
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Dimensions:
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#2
and #4 |
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Item
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245 |
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Price:
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#2
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| Notes: |
A
duster brush is so handy for removing bits of
styrofoam and dust from resin pieces. Also handy
for dusting off chalkware and bisque. The duster
brush is stiff enough to be used as a stencil
brush.
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Loew-Cornell
Script Liner
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Dimensions:
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18/0
7050 series |
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Item
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246 |
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Price:
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$5.00
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| Notes: |
The
18/0 Script Liner brush is excellent for fine
lines and detail work. Tip: Works best with
paint diluted to a inky consistency.
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Chroma
Incredible Brush Cleaner
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Dimensions:
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2
oz |
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Item
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247 |
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Price:
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$2.60
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| Notes: |
Incredible
Brush Cleaner cleans and preserves natural or
synthetic fibre brushes. If removes acrylic,
oil or lacquer from brushes. For best results
work cleaner into bristles. Rinse with warm
water, reshape the brush and allow to dry completely
before using again.
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Royal
Clear Choice Round Brushes
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Dimensions:
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From
Left to Right: #10, 8, 5, 3, 1, 3/0, 20/0 |
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Item
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265 |
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Price:
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$2.50
each
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| Notes: |
Please
specify which brush you would like to order.
These are great, econmocal, acryllic-handled
brushes.
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Royal
Clear Choice Flat Brushes
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Dimensions:
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From
Left to Right: 3/4", 1/2", #12, 8, 4 |
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Item
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266 |
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Price:
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$2.50
each
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| Notes: |
Please
specify which brush you would like to order.
These are great, econmocal, acryllic-handled
brushes.
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