How to use a Paintbrush

Most of us like to draw and paint. Some of us are professional in the business while some of us just paint for fun. Whatever the reason may be, every painting requires a paintbrush with a different appeal.

Tips that can help in selecting the right brush

• Always try selecting the right brush for the right type of paint. Water based paints like latex need synthetic brushes, such as nylon or polyester. Oil based paints like Alkyd need natural bristle or polyester brushes.
• You can use foam brushes for both water based paints and oil based paints. But these are throwaways, and may not always be for the right kind of job.
• Always start from the top of whatever you are painting and then move your way down.
• Dip your brush only halfway into the paint. This will ensure that you get all the paint you need and it will not be less likely to dribble off.
• It would be advisable o paint from dry areas to wet ones. This ensures minimum paint hedges and humps.
• Try using long even strokes and try to feather all the thin edges as you go.
• It is essential that you follow the grain if you’re painting wood. This will give an effective glow to your paint.
• For most projects, you can get by nicely with three paintbrushes – a 2-inch trim brush, a 11/2-inch sash brush, and a 4-inch straight paint brush. Remember high quality paint brushes work very differently than the cheap ones.
• Look for multiple lengths of flagged, or split at the ends, enabling them to hold more paint.
• It would be advisable to test a brush before purchase by holding it as you would during painting. See if it is comfortable in your hand and not too heavy.

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