If you’re going really large the cheap chip brushes from the hardware store are my favorites. They need a bit of conditioning/working to get the loose bristles out before you launch into anything for real but hold together fairly well after that. A fairly vigorous wash first should do the trick.

Chris

On Dec 28, 2013, at 10:58 AM, Bruce Bartrug <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

I've begun some work that would be easier with wider brushes than I currently possess. I'm wanting brushes in the 2 to 3 inch range, perhaps even larger. These brushes from art supply houses come in two styles: cheap, wherein the bristles fall out first or second use (I had the head fall off one I bought from Dan Smith), and, umm, ridiculously expensive considering the intended use. There are, of course, a few choices that could work well, especially the comparatively moderately priced "Freestyle" series by Liquitex.

I'm wondering, however, if a trip to the local hardware store might be the best option.

If anyone has experience with using brushes in the 2 to 4 inch range, including those from the hardware store :), kindly allow me the benefit of your experience.

Thanks in advance,
B

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