Camel Synthetic Gold Flat Brush | Series 67 | Size 1 | Pack of 10 - Watercolour

Paint clean edges and flat blocks of colour with a brush that keeps its shape. This Camel Synthetic Gold flat brush in Size 1 has synthetic gold hair, a polished brown wooden handle and a gold coloured metal ferrule, and this listing is a pack of 10 identical Size 1 brushes. It suits watercolours, acrylic colours, gouache and poster 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

• Watercolour and acrylic painters who want a soft, springy flat
• Students stepping up from school brushes
• Art teachers buying matching sizes for a class

Perfect for

• Crisp edges, thin bands and stripes
• Small geometric blocks and one stroke lettering
• Neat edges on MDF cutouts, mandala sections and small canvases
• Touching up borders on craft and school projects

Compatibility

Works with: watercolours, acrylic colours, gouache and poster colours.

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

Not suitable for: heavy oil impasto; the soft synthetic hair bends under very thick paint.

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

• watercolours
• paint palettes

You May Also Like

• round brushes
• detail and specialty brushes
• paint brush sets
• watercolour pads

Before You Buy

• This listing is a pack of 10 brushes, all in Size 1. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is this Camel Synthetic Gold flat brush and what is in the pack?
It is Size 1, and the pack holds 10 brushes.

How is Size 1 different from the other sizes?
The Camel Synthetic Gold, Series 67 flats run Size 1 to Size 12, and a higher number means a wider head. Size 1 sits in the fine band, for edges, bands and small shapes. Choose Size 2 for a little more. The same size is also sold as a single brush.

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

Is this a good brush for beginners?
Yes. A soft synthetic flat is the easiest shape to learn with. Start with a small size for edges and a large size for filling, and add a round brush for details.