Brushes
and their basic components of hair, handle and ferrule, are designed
with specific types and techniques of painting in mind. A round brush
may be constructed in many sizes with a variety of bristle material in
various patterns. These brushes are typically made in staple set
fashion, the bristle tufts stapled to the core. A round hair brush can
also be made with the tufts hand tied or glued into place or by placing
a strip brush in a round shape by continuously winding it, affixing it
to a cylinder, a cup or a wheel. The possibilities of varied designs are
virtually unlimited and the hole patterns, hole density and materials
are usually determined by the application.
Each round hair brush performs a number of functions such as used in
cleaning an endless array of products, to add curl to medium / long
hair, to blow dry hair straight and are also used while painting. Round
brushes look exactly as named: They have a round, metal barreled for
more defined movement. Round brushes have smooth, tapered ends and in
sable and soft hair brushes they come to a fine point. Many round
brushes have wooden or plastic handles with a variety of grips that
ensure good traction and fit the hand.
