Rectangular Brushes: For The Long Strokes Of Art
Rectangular brushes are one of the most preferred ones among the artists for bold strokes and impasto technique of laying on thick paint wherever required. Interestingly, their edges, sides and tips can even be used for painting fine lines, thin stripes, and straight edges. Thanks to the design, these brushes can also hold a lot of paint. If you are looking for these multi-purpose painting brushes, we've got the most popular ones below.
Flat Brushes For Painting
1. Faber-Castell Assorted Paint Brush
This set comes with four flat brushes of varying sizes- 1, 2, 4 and 6. Made of fine-quality synthetic hair, anti-rust ferrule and wooden handle, these brushes are widely popular in the market. They work well with tempera, watercolours, poster colours, as well as acrylic colours. Paint the colours of your imagination with these brushes!
Faber-Castell Synthetic Hair Flat Assorted Paint Brush, Set of 4 Navy Blue
2. Camlin Champ Flat Brush Set
Get ready to stroke a masterpiece with this set by Camlin. The set has brushes in sizes- 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, allowing you to experiment with your art piece. It has synthetic bristles and aluminium ferrule. The plastic handles come in various neon shades.
3. Camel Paint Brush Series
This classy set comes with seven assorted brushes from Camel, one of the most popular art-stationery brands. The hair of these brushes have been specially designed to hold a lot of paint, a feature that'll facilitate better artwork. The brush sizes included in the set are 1,2,4,6,8,10 and 12. The wooden handles provide just the right amount of balance to enhance your painting.
4. Kamal Flat Artist Painting Brush
The set comes with a good seven rectangular brushes of fine quality in seven different sizes- 1, 2 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 10 , 12. The synthetic hair come with a great liquid holding capacity, saving the need to dunk the brush in paint frequently. The secured ferrules ensure a wobble-free experience and prevent hair-loss.
KAMAL Flat Golden Black Artist Painting Brush Taklon/Synthetic Brush for Oil, Nail, Artist Acrylic Painting ,Set of 7(Wooden Handle ,Synthetic Bristles)
5. Imtion Set Of Paint Brush
These attractive paint brushes are perfect for regulated bold strokes. The comfortable grip enables the artist to paint smoothly. The edges can conveniently be used for fine strokes too. The set comes with six such brushes that can be used for oil paintings as well as acrylic painting.
IMTION Set of 6 Different Sizes Synthetic + Free 1 pcs Mechanical Pencil Mix Sizes Paint Brush for Oil, Acrylic Paintings Brush
Things to keep in mind before buying paintbrushes
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Buy a paintbrush with a small diameter if you plan on painting with detailing, and larger ones in case the artwork requires bolder strokes.
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A paintbrush with natural hair is preferred for oil paintings and synthetic bristles for acrylic paintings.
Tips For Maintaining Paint Brushes
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The most important mantra for paintbrush maintenance is cleaning it immediately after use.
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Never leave your brush vertically in water or any soluble, for that matter. It can permanently alter its form and even loosen the bristles from ferrules.
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Properly dry your paintbrushes before storing them.
Rectangular Brushes: For The Long Strokes Of Art
| Product | Price in India |
|---|---|
| Faber-Castell Synthetic Hair Flat Assorted Paint Brush, Set of 4 Navy Blue | ₹ 107 |
| Camlin Champ Flast Brush Set - Pack of 7 (Multicolor) | ₹ 190 |
| Camel Paint Brush Series 67 - Flat Synthetic Gold, Set of 7 | ₹ 355 |
| KAMAL Flat Golden Black Artist Painting Brush Taklon/Synthetic Brush for Oil, Nail, Artist Acrylic Painting ,Set of 7(Wooden Handle ,Synthetic Bristles) | ₹ 349 |
| IMTION Set of 6 Different Sizes Synthetic + Free 1 pcs Mechanical Pencil Mix Sizes Paint Brush for Oil, Acrylic Paintings Brush | ₹ 78 |
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