From: Jeffrey D. Mathias (jeffrey.d.mathias@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 02/05/00-11:25:39 AM Z
Judy Seigel wrote:
>
> On Fri, 4 Feb 2000, Witho Worms & Jorien van Santen wrote:
> > ...I started using a brush from Da Vinci, type 5080. .... The hair in the brush is
> > nylon and are orange coloured.
> ...
> I've heard about that brush, which surely seems a bargain at $3 for 8 cm
> (which my Ikea 2-way tape measure says is 3-1/4 inches). Even a more
> expensive brush that doesn't lose hair would be extremely desirable. As
> far as I know, however, it's not sold in the US... or I wasn't able to
> find it.
Witho Worms & Jorien van Santen wrote:
> ... The brush in Holland (8 cm.) costs about $18.
A similar brush material might be what is called "white sablene". It is
a very fine white nylon available in many styles and widths. It is more
expensive than Witho's, but far less expensive than real sable and works
fine. I believe a 2 inch (about 5 cm) wide by 1 inch long chisel style
brush costs about $18. They seem to be availiable in most art stores.
I use the "white sabalene" brushes and have never had bristles come out
of them and have gotten excellent results for years. After use, clean
in distilled water, squeeze dry with a paper towel, and store in a light
tight bag.
-- Jeffrey D. Mathias http://home.att.net/~jeffrey.d.mathias/
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