Fan brush

Synthetic fan brush for painting and creation, suitable for use in a variety of colors. The brush has a short plastic handle and soft synthetic hair with excellent paint hold. The brush is available in different thicknesses for your choice: #0 | #2 | #4. Ideal brushes for beginners.

A fan brush is a flat brush with fibers spread out like a fan. Suitable for blurring color transitions and shades, creating smooth color and creating textures. A fan brush is ideal for painting grass, water, trees and any image with a texture that is not smooth. In addition, excellent for painting hair and fur. One brush stroke of a fan brush creates the effect of several identical brush strokes, which allows for quick drawing of elements that repeat themselves, such as leaves, grass, etc. Choose an appropriate fan brush size according to the need and the size of the painting.

A fan brush can be painted with a dry or wet brush method. When using a dry brush and dipping in the paint, paint on the canvas with a flick, thus creating a dotted and airy texture. When the brush is wet, the paint will be more liquid and it will be easier to create lines and waves.

Maintenance and cleaning of a fan brush

The lifespan of the brush depends on proper use and maintenance. A brush can be used for a long time or destroyed after one use. A new brush that has not yet been used is highly recommended to be washed gently in running water in order to soften the fibers and prepare them for painting. The washing will also help to get rid of loose fibers if there are any and thus prevent them from falling out during the painting. It is important to make sure to use it correctly and clean the fibers after each use according to the type of paint. If the brush is not cleaned after use, the paint dries on the fibers and cannot be removed. At the end of painting with water-based paints (acrylic, gouache, watercolor), the brush should be cleaned with warm water and a little soap, rinse well from soap residue and gently wipe with a cloth. If the brush was used for oil painting, dip it in turpentine and wipe it with a cloth. In order to preserve the brush, it is very important not to leave it soaking in a container with water.

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