Flat Painting Brush | 25mm | White Hair | Short Handle | Pack of 1 - Base Coats

Cover big areas in smooth, even coats with fewer strokes. This flat painting brush with a 25mm wide head has white synthetic filament, a short black paddle handle with a hanging hole and a silver coloured metal ferrule, and this listing is a single brush. It suits acrylic colours, poster colours and craft paints.

A wash brush is a wide flat brush made to carry a lot of colour. 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

• Crafters painting MDF, wood and cardboard bases
• Students laying backgrounds for projects
• Anyone who needs a wide, even coat fast

Perfect for

• Small washes, sky strips and gradients
• Base coats on small MDF pieces and bookmarks
• Varnish and sealer coats on small projects
• Wetting paper evenly before a watercolour wash

Compatibility

Works with: acrylic colours, poster colours and craft paints.

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

Not suitable for: fine detail and thick oil impasto; this is a wide brush for even coverage.

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. Paint with light, even pressure and let the width of the head do the work.
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

• acrylic colour bottles
• paint palettes

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• sponge brushes and rollers
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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 flat painting brush and what is in the pack?
It is 25mm wide, and the pack holds 1 brush.

How is 25mm different from the other sizes?
The BS8035 range runs 25mm, 50mm and 75mm. The 25mm head is the narrow end of the range, good for small washes and edges. Choose 50mm for a little more.

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

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.