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They imitate nature hair but are easier to clean and perfect for acrylics. Synthetic-hair brushes are made, generally, from nylon, taklon, or polyester and can be soft or stiff. They are better for oil painting and, in fact, can be more expensive than synthetic brushes. Natural-hair brushes are not recommended for acrylic paint, because acrylics can damage natural bristles over time. TAKEAWAY: Choose synthetic brushes for beginners for acrylic painting. Holding your brush close to the ferrule gives you the most control, great for painting details holding near the end gives you lose strokes. The brush stroke will vary depending on how you hold your brushes too. The actual width of the stroke varies according to the amount of pressure used, the angle at which the brush is held, the media used, and the flexibility of the brush hair. Width of the brush stroke is not equal width of the brush itself! Short handles are recommended for table-top painting where the artwork lies flat, especially with water media. Short or long handle?īrushes with longer handles are useful for easel work when you want to paint from a distance that allows you to see the whole work at once. What to do with it? Make notes about brush sizes, check the product details about the length, diameter, and width of the brush before buying. These “numbers” are not universal for brands, some brands may vary and if you are used to #4 of one brand, don’t assume it is the same for others. I use large brushes for abstract painting a lot!
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