Wash Brushes

Usage: Washes, Bamboo Trunks, Wet-on-Wet Techniques, Clouds, Mists  Hair Type: Specialty (Soft)  Brush Width Dimensions: 3.5" 4.5" 5.75" Description: These Wash Brushes are slightly wider than our Core Catalog Wash Brushes by approximately ½". It has a drilled hole on the top so that you can hang it up with your other brushes when not in use. The bristles are also a combination of different hairs offering more control with use. The OAS Wash brushes (sometimes referred to as hake brushes) are part of the diverse array of brushes that are designed for specialized purposes. The wash brush is a flat, wide, short bristled, soft hair brush. The most obvious use of this type of brush is for applying washes, a smooth, transparent application of color to a large area. However, by loading the brush with ink or color in a special way, painting bamboo trunks becomes a breeze. Use the wash brush in wetting and preparing your paper for a wet-on-wet method of painting, especially landscapes. The wash brush can be used to achieve special background effects, such as clouds and mist, and for softened shading and blending to avoid hard edges.