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Tuesday
Mar062012

Tips on Buying Brushes for Oils and Acrylics

DateTuesday, March 6, 2012 at 7:58PM

Photo by D. ChaskinSo...you’re in an art store or shopping online--and you come across this great deal on brushes in packages. The price is too good to be true! BE CAREFUL... because the “deal” just might be too good to be true. Shedding brushes are a nightmare for the painter. When you buy brushes--you want to be able to tug on them a bit, to make sure they’re non-shedders. Once those hairs get into your painting--they’re virtually impossible to remove. When you buy brushes online--make sure to stick with reputable, known retailers. Their brushes will be decent. Also, don’t spend tons of money on brushes for acrylics. Remember...acrylics are basically plastic. So acrylics are tough on brushes. No matter how well you care for them--they will take a beating over time. So buy good but not super expenses brushes for acrylic painting. If you’re an oil painter--you can treat yourself to some fine brushes. The linseed oil in your paint and medium will help to preserve your brushes over time. If you paint in both media--use separate brushes for each.

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