Camel Mop Brushes | 73 Series | 0, 2, 4, 8, 12 | Pack of 5 - Watercolour

Lay soft watercolour washes, glazes and blends with this Camel Artist Mop 73 Series set of 5 mop brushes in sizes 0, 2, 4, 8 and 12. The black handles and full, rounded heads are made for watercolour and gouache.

A mop holds a lot of water and releases it evenly, so skies and backgrounds go down without streaks, while the small size still handles petals and soft edges.

Specifications

Perfect for

• Wet in wet watercolour washes
• Soft blending and glazing
• Large, smooth background washes
• Skies and seas
• Petals and soft edges with the small size

Compatibility

Works with: watercolour and gouache on watercolour paper.

Pairs well with: watercolour paints and watercolour pads.

Not suitable for: thick acrylic impasto and scrubbing, which spoil the soft tip.

How to Use

1. Dampen the brush before loading paint so colour does not dry into the ferrule.
2. Load paint on the lower half of the hair, not up to the metal.
3. Rinse straight after use, reshape the tip and dry the brushes flat or tip up.

Before You Buy

• Paint, palette and paper are not included.
• Not the same as our natural hair mop set of 7 in sizes 0 to 12, which has natural wooden handles.

You will Need

• watercolours
• watercolour pads

You may also like

• Camel art supplies
• single round brushes

Frequently Asked Questions

How many brushes are in this Camel Artist Mop 73 Series set?
5 mop brushes, sizes 0, 2, 4, 8 and 12.

How is this pack of 5 different from the pack of 3?
The pack of 5 holds sizes 0, 2, 4, 8 and 12. The pack of 3 holds sizes 0, 4 and 8 only.

Which paints can I use with these brushes?
They are made for watercolour and gouache. Rinse promptly after any acrylic so it does not harden in the hair.

Should I pick a mop or a round brush?
A mop has a full, soft head that holds a lot of water for washes. A round brush has a firmer point for detail. Many painters use a mop for skies and a round for the rest.