Camel White Bristle Flat Brush | Series 56 | Size 12 | Pack of 1 - Oil & Acrylic

Push thick paint around with control and leave the texture you want. This Camel White Bristle flat brush in Size 12 has stiff white bristle, a long natural wood handle and a silver coloured metal ferrule, and this listing is a single brush. It suits oil colours and thick acrylic colours.

Bristle brushes are firm and springy. They move thick paint without bending and leave visible brush marks, which is what oil painters use for texture. For smooth watercolour washes a soft synthetic brush is the better tool.

Specifications

Ideal For

• Oil painters building texture and impasto
• Acrylic painters using heavy body paint
• Art students learning oil technique

Perfect for

• Blocking in backgrounds and large shapes fast
• Toning and underpainting a canvas
• Bold, textured strokes in abstract work
• Spreading thick paint across large areas

Compatibility

Works with: oil colours and thick acrylic colours.

Pairs well with: canvas boards, stretched canvas and primed panels.

Not suitable for: watercolour and fine smooth blending; the stiff bristle is made for thick paint and texture.

How to Use

1. If the bristles feel stiff from a protective coating, rinse them in lukewarm water and let them dry before first use.
2. Load paint on the lower half of the bristles, not up to the ferrule.
3. Use the broad side for coverage and the edge for straight lines.
4. For oil, wipe off excess paint, clean with a brush cleaner or the solvent you paint with, then wash with mild soap and water.
5. Reshape the head and dry the brush flat or bristles up. Never leave it standing on its bristles.

You'll Need

• paint sets, including oil colour sets
• paint palettes

You May Also Like

• painting knives
• colour mediums
• stretched canvas
• canvas boards

Before You Buy

• This listing is for one brush, not a set.
• Paints, surfaces and other items shown in photos are not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is this Camel White Bristle flat brush and what is in the pack?
It is Size 12, and the pack holds 1 brush.

How is Size 12 different from the other sizes?
The Camel White Bristle, Series 56 flats run Size 2 to Size 14, and a higher number means a wider head. Size 12 sits in the large band, for backgrounds and big areas. Choose Size 10 for a little less width or Size 14 for a little more. The same size is also sold in a multi brush pack for classes and bulk use.

Can I use this brush for watercolour?
It is made for oil colours and thick acrylic colours. Bristle does not hold and release watery colour smoothly, so choose a soft synthetic brush for watercolour.

How do I keep the head in shape?
Clean it straight after painting, reshape the head with your fingers, and dry it flat or bristles up. Storing it on its bristles bends the head permanently.