Camel Champ Flat Brush | Series 65 | Size 12 | Pack of 3 - Kids & School Art

Give young artists a soft, easy brush for bright, flat colour. This Camel Champ flat brush in Size 12 has soft brown synthetic hair, a short bright green handle and a silver coloured metal ferrule, and this listing is a pack of 3 identical Size 12 brushes. It suits poster colours, watercolours and other liquid colours.

A flat brush has a square, chisel edge. Use the broad side to fill areas and the thin edge for straight lines. Soft synthetic hair holds liquid colour well and releases it evenly, which is why it is the usual choice for acrylic, watercolour and poster colour.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Children starting to paint at home or school
• Schools and art classes buying in bulk
• Parents building a first art kit

Perfect for

• Base coats and backgrounds on A4 and larger surfaces
• Flat skies, walls and large colour blocks
• Painting wooden and MDF craft bases
• Big poster backgrounds and chart paper projects

Compatibility

Works with: poster colours, watercolours and other liquid colours.

Pairs well with: watercolour paper, canvas boards, MDF and craft surfaces.

Not suitable for: thick oil paint and heavy body acrylic; this is a soft student brush for liquid colours.

How to Use

1. If the hair feels stiff from a protective coating, rinse it in lukewarm water before first use.
2. Dampen the hair slightly and load colour on the lower half, not up to the ferrule.
3. Use the broad side to fill areas and the thin edge for crisp lines.
4. Rinse in water with a little mild soap straight after painting, before acrylic dries in the hair.
5. Reshape the head and dry the brush flat or bristles up. Never leave it standing in the water jar.

You'll Need

• poster colours
• paint palettes

You May Also Like

• round brushes
• paint brush sets
• school project supplies
• watercolour pads

Before You Buy

• This listing is a pack of 3 brushes, all in Size 12. It is not a mixed size set.
• The photos show a single brush; the pack contains that brush in the stated quantity.
• Paints, surfaces and other items shown in photos are not included.
• Young children should paint with an adult nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is this Camel Champ flat brush and what is in the pack?
It is Size 12, and the pack holds 3 brushes.

How is Size 12 different from the other sizes?
The Camel Champ, Series 65 flats run Size 1 to Size 12, and a higher number means a wider head. Size 12 sits in the large band, for backgrounds and big areas. Choose Size 11 for a little less width. The same size is also sold as a single brush.

Can I use this brush with oil paint?
It is made for poster colours, watercolours and other liquid colours. You can thin oil paint with it, but for thick oil and impasto a stiff bristle brush holds its shape better.

Is this brush good for children?
Yes. Camel makes the Champ range as a soft hair brush with a short handle for child artists using liquid colours.