Pan Art Oil Techne Wash Brush | 50mm | Pack of 1 - Oil Painting

Tone, prime and block in large areas with firm, textured strokes. This Oil Techne wash brush with a 50mm wide head has white natural bristle, a short natural wood handle with a hanging hole and a grey metal ferrule, and this listing is a single brush. It suits oil colours and heavy body 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 blocking in large areas
• Artists priming and toning canvas
• Painters who like visible, textured brushwork

Perfect for

• Toning and underpainting A4 and A3 canvases
• Priming boards and canvas with gesso
• Textured backgrounds and skies in thick paint
• Dry brush and scumble effects

Compatibility

Works with: oil colours and heavy body acrylic colours.

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

Not suitable for: smooth, streak free watercolour washes; natural bristle leaves visible brush marks, so use a soft synthetic wash brush for that.

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
• round brushes

Before You Buy

• This listing is for one brush, not a set.
• The second photo shows the whole size range for comparison; you receive only the size in the title.
• Paints, surfaces and other items shown in photos are not included.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is this Oil Techne wash brush and what is in the pack?
It is 50mm wide, and the pack holds 1 brush.

How is 50mm different from the other sizes?
The Pan Art Oil Techne range runs 25mm, 50mm and 75mm. The 50mm head is the middle of the range, a good all rounder for A4 and A3 work. Choose 25mm for a little less width or 75mm for a little more.

Can I use this brush for watercolour?
It is made for oil colours and heavy body 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.