Art Supply brush review
GraceC
them:
*foundation brush: basically, a large sized, synthetic bristle brush,
w/densely packed bristles. I liked this one, but the bristles were a bit on
the rough side. They had softer ones but they were a tad smaller. It *looks*
like the Trish foundation brush, but it is not as soft. My brother told me
that for the really soft ones (like Trish's), I should go to a bigger art
supply store. I liked the sheer-ish,even finish it gave when I applied my
thicker liquid, & ctp foundations. $14
*angle brush: synthetic. I love this brush! It's just like the slant eyebrow
brushes at department stores! You could use for eyeliner if you want, but I
use it for brows and it works great. I think that I even like it better than
my BB brow brush... $3.99
*small oval tipped: synthetic, short, white bristles. This is very soft and
I like to use it for lipstick or concealer. It's packed pretty tight, so it
doesn't flop everywhere. $5.99
*fan brush: synthetic, white bristles. Also very soft, I use to lightly
apply blush. I'm not a big blush wearer, but when I want to apply it, this
works very nicely. Gives a nice, sheer wash of blush. $7
I'm pretty happy w/ my brushes, my only gripe is that most of them have
such long handles!! They are like, 16+ inches long!! My gosh, I'm still
trying to figure out if I should ask my dad to cut them down a bit. I think
that art supply brushes are worth a look. It was kind of overwhelming, but
if you are already somewhat familiar w/ most brush shapes & uses, you should
have a fairly easy time. They even have the "push" eyeliner (type)brushes
for like, $6!! They are nice & firm too. I want to try out Joann's brushes
next, I heard that they are shorter handles, no? Thanks for reading.
-Grace
EMiriamD
>such long handles!! They are like, 16+ inches long!! My gosh, I'm still
>trying to figure out if I should ask my dad to cut them down a bit.
This is a big problem with art store brushes, but you can cut them down and
then sandpaper the ends so you don't have raw, pointy wood flailing around.
EMiriamD
"I cannot and will not cut my conscience to fit this year's fashions."
Lillian Hellman to House Un-American Activities Committee (1952)
rjk
> I'm pretty happy w/ my brushes, my only gripe is that most of them
have
> such long handles!! They are like, 16+ inches long!! My gosh, I'm still
> trying to figure out if I should ask my dad to cut them down a bit.
you could try a pencil sharpener
> I want to try out Joann's brushes next, I heard that they are shorter
handles, no?
Yes they have shorter handles depending upon the brush. I have been pleased
with the quality of her brushes for the price which is about what the art
store ones are but better selection. Guess there are not too many artists
in this area. rjudith
genevieve
Oil painting brushes have the longest handles and hardest bristles
watercolour brushbes have short handles and very soft bristles. Sable is
really nice. I'd stick to watercolour brushes, but they can be expencive
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Kim
of shortening art brushes. Martha Stewart would be soooo proud! <g>
Kim