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Paintbrushes For Watercolour Painting

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Watercolour painting requires a lot of water and is done on paper. The bristles must therefore hold large amounts of water, be very soft and snap back to their original shape.

Watercolour brushes are available in natural or synthetic bristles, although natural bristles are usually better able to hold water. Although sable bristle brushes are considered the best brushes for watercolour, they are also the most expensive. Good-quality synthetic bristle brushes are a good compromise.

Camel hair or India ink brushes are good for experimenting with washes and gestural lines.

In short, you get the best results by using the right brush. Don’t hesitate to use large brushes and keep smaller ones for finishing details.

Watercolour brushes generally have short handles because the medium requires precise technique and involves working on relatively small surface areas.

You will need:

1-in. flat
Round no. 8
Round no. 4
2/0 round or liner for detailing

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Short handled jumbo flat paintbrush

RJFLAT

Available in 3 Sizes

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Short handled jumbo flat paintbrush RJ705-30	#30 WIDTH: 1 3/4 IN TYPE OF HAIR: SYNTHETIC	$18.29	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Short handled jumbo flat paintbrush RJ705-40	#40 WIDTH: 2 IN TYPE OF HAIR: SYNTHETIC	$18.29	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Short handled jumbo flat paintbrush RJ705-50	#50 WIDTH: 2 1/2 IN TYPE OF HAIR: SYNTHETIC	$18.29	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty

White Synthetic Flat Paintbrush

FC7112-2

WIDTH: 2 IN.

$28.29

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Raphaël paintbrush for watercolours

RRAQUA

Available in 10 Sizes

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Raphaël paintbrush for watercolours R803-0	Size: 0	Special Price $26.39 Regular Price: $32.99	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Raphaël paintbrush for watercolours R803-1	1 Size: 1	Special Price $27.99 Regular Price: $34.99	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Raphaël paintbrush for watercolours R803-2	2 Size: 2	Special Price $30.39 Regular Price: $37.99	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Raphaël paintbrush for watercolours R803-2/0	2/0 Size: 2/0	Special Price $22.63 Regular Price: $28.29	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Raphaël paintbrush for watercolours R803-3	#3 WIDTH: 10 MM TYPE OF HAIR: PURE SQUIRREL	Special Price $42.63 Regular Price: $53.29	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty
Raphaël paintbrush for watercolours R803-3/0	3/0 Size: 3/0	Special Price $19.99 Regular Price: $24.99	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Raphaël paintbrush for watercolours R803-4	4 Size: 4	Special Price $46.63 Regular Price: $58.29	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Raphaël paintbrush for watercolours R803-5	#5 WIDTH: 12 MM TYPE OF HAIR: PURE SQUIRREL	Special Price $53.27 Regular Price: $66.59	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Raphaël paintbrush for watercolours R803-6	#6 WIDTH: 14 MM TYPE OF HAIR: PURE SQUIRREL	Special Price $61.43 Regular Price: $76.79	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty
Raphaël paintbrush for watercolours R803-8	#8 WIDTH: 17 MM TYPE OF HAIR: PURE SQUIRREL	Special Price $95.99 Regular Price: $119.99	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty

DeSerres wash drawing paintbrush

CLAV

Available in 3 Sizes

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DeSerres wash drawing paintbrush C103-1	1 Size: 1	$5.99	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty
DeSerres wash drawing paintbrush C103-2	2 Size: 2	$11.29	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
DeSerres wash drawing paintbrush C103-3	3 Size: 3	$13.29	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty

Cotman round synthetic bristles paintbrush

WCOTM

Available in 10 Sizes

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Cotman round synthetic bristles paintbrush W111-0	Size: 0	$5.99	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty
Cotman round synthetic bristles paintbrush W111-00	1 Size: 1	$5.79	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty
Cotman round synthetic bristles paintbrush W111-000	000 Size: 000	$5.29	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Cotman round synthetic bristles paintbrush W111-1		$6.29	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty
Cotman round synthetic bristles paintbrush W111-10	10 Size: 10	$14.59	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Cotman round synthetic bristles paintbrush W111-14	14 Size: 14	Special Price $12.86 Regular Price: $25.99	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Cotman round synthetic bristles paintbrush W111-2	2 Size: 2	$6.59	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty
Cotman round synthetic bristles paintbrush W111-4	4 Size: 4	$6.99	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
Cotman round synthetic bristles paintbrush W111-6	6 Size: 6	$9.29	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty
Cotman round synthetic bristles paintbrush W111-8	8 Size: 8	$11.79	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty

Flat synthetic DeSerres paintbrush

CPAQUA

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Flat synthetic DeSerres paintbrush C1727F-025	WIDTH: 1/4 IN.	$6.49	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty
Flat synthetic DeSerres paintbrush C1727F-050	WIDTH: 1/2 IN.	$7.49	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty
Flat synthetic DeSerres paintbrush C1727F-075	WIDTH: 3/4 IN.	$9.79	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty
Flat synthetic DeSerres paintbrush C1727F-100	WIDTH: 1 IN.	$12.29	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty
Flat synthetic DeSerres paintbrush C1727F-150	WIDTH: 1.5 IN.	$17.29	Ships in 2 business days Wishlist	Qty

Pack of 3 waterbrush paintbrushes

DWB975

3 BRUSHES
TYPE OF HAIR: NYLON
BARREL CAPACITY: 10 ML

$28.29

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Winsor & Newton Series 999 Wash Brush

W999M

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	Winsor & Newton Series 999 Wash Brush W999-62	5/8 IN TYPE OF HAIR: SYNTHETIC	$13.79	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty
	Winsor & Newton Series 999 Wash Brush W999-75	3/4 IN TYPE OF HAIR: SYNTHETIC	$16.99	Ships in 5-7 business days Wishlist	Qty