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Quill Brushes

BrushesAn artist always strive to use the best quality brush possible as the brush, more than anything else, massively affect the outcome of his endeavors. Quills are made the same way as other artist' brushes except that the hair is placed in ferrules made of hollow tubes cut from the base of bird feathers instead of being placed in metal ferrules. Quill brush have plastic or natural quill ferrule, with a permanent or detachable handle. Long hairs and a natural-shaped tip, these brushes generally have a round ferrule and a short handle. Useful for lettering and poster work, they are good on smooth surfaces such as glass. The silky smooth bristles of quill brush holds a huge reservoir of color and acts in concert with the hand movements to lay down sweeping strokes with beautiful precision.

Providing a perfect combination of flow and performance, a sign writer or sign painter uses a "quill" brush as a main tool. The quill brush is usually made from ox hair, which is more durable than many other artist brushes. It has a quill ferrule which attach the hair to the brush handle and is tied together with wire. In a quill brush the bristles are inserted into the quill of a feather rather than into a metal ferrule; the resilience of the quill gives the brush a special feel. The sizes of quill brushes are named after the birds that originally provided the feathers. From small to large, the sizes are: lark, crow, small duck, duck, large duck, swan, small goose, goose, large goose, condor.
BrushesBrushes used for acrylics have long handles that allow the artist to work at a distance from the canvas. Acrylic paints are more caustic than oils, so acrylic brushes are designed with synthetics and bristle. Acrylic brushes are usable in other mediums, particularly oils, while brushes designed specifically for oil painting and watercolors are unsuitable for acrylics. Artists can very effectively use glazing and layering techniques when using acrylic brushes.

Both natural and synthetic bristles can be used with acrylics, depending on the artist's preference. But, acrylics, being alkaline in nature, can be hard on natural hair brushes. Those made with high quality synthetics have excellent durability and offers excellent stiffness, snap and hair shape retention for maximum control. The brushes must be kept clean. If acrylic paint dries in a brush it is very hard to get out without using strong solvents that might damage the brush. Brushes are cleaned promptly by washing them with warm water and mild soap when finished painting.





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