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Brush Types & Uses
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    Brush Types & Uses

    As we prepare for our Painting Unit we will first need to know which brush to use when we set off to work independently. Let's see if you know the PAINTBRUSH types and how to use them! Please match the brush to how it is used. Good luck!

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    QUIZ: Brush Types & Uses

    Read the description of the paintbrush on each slide, click the thumbnail that matches the description.

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    Flat ferrule, short-length hairs,

    set with longer hairs at one end.

    Use for precise strokes, and for

    lines and curves, with thick or

    heavy color.

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    Use for laying in large areas

    of water or color, wetting, and

    absorbing.

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    A round, full version

    of the wash brush. Use for

    laying in large areas of water or

    color, wetting the surface, and

    absorbing excess media.

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    Large flat brushes with long or

    short handles and can have long

    or short bristles. Use for faux

    finishing techniques, murals,

    washes, varnishing or priming,

    these brushes hold a large

    amount of paint and cover large

    surface areas.

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    Flat ferrule, short-length hairs,

    usually set in a long handle. Use

    for short, controlled strokes, and

    with thick or heavy color.

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    Use for lettering, highlighting,

    outlining, and long continuous

    strokes.

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    Round ferrule, square-ended

    brush, with extra long hairs and

    handle. Use for delicate lettering,

    outlining, and long continuous

    strokes.

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    Flat ferrule, square-ended medium

    to long length hairs. Short handles.

    Large color carrying capacity.

    Use for painting block letters in a

    single stroke.

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    Wash brush on a long flat

    handle. Use for laying in large

    areas of color, wetting surfaces,

    and absorbing excess media.

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    Long handle with tapered

    bristles. Use for detailed work

    on large paintings. Also good for

    delicate decorative painting.

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    Flat ferrule, spread hairs. Use for

    smoothing and blending, special

    effects, and textures.

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    Use for laying in large areas

    of water or color, wetting, and

    absorbing.

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    Flat ferrule, square-ended, with

    medium to long hairs. Use for

    bold, sweeping strokes, or on

    edge for fine lines. Use heavier

    filling for heavier paint.

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    Plastic or natural tip ferrule,

    with a permanent or detachable

    handle. Round ferrule and short

    handle. Use for lettering and

    poster work. Good on smooth

    surfaces. Hold a lot of water and

    are great for washes.

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    Thick, flat ferrule and oval-shaped

    medium to long hairs. Long

    handles. With its soft rounded

    edges, this brush is suitable for

    blending and figurative work.

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    Round ferrule, round or pointed

    tip. Use for detail, wash, fills, and

    thin to thick lines. Use a pointed

    round for fine detail.

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    Thank You!

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