Brush Shapes 101 Which brush is right for me? Cat\'s Tongue ­ Much like an oval with a notable exception. These brushes have a unique flat point at the end, which is great for creating a variety of shapes within one brush stroke. Filbert ­ Pretty much like a flat but with an oval shape the soft edges allow for subtle blending and the creation of great organic flowing shapes. Fans ­ This flat ferruled brush with its hair all spread out is great for smoothing, blending and creating special effects and textures. Brights ­ Same as a flat, only shorter bristles. Width and lenght of brush head are about equal Flats ­ Flats have a flat ferrule, with squared end and medium to long hair. Provides lots of color capacity and easy maneuverability. Flats are great for creating bold sweeping shapes or for edges or fine lines. Hake ­ Pronounced like the sport (hockey). Hake brushes are used much like a wash brush. Their soft bristles are very forgiving and the handles are extra long so they are great for painting either standing or sitting. Mop ­ A mop is a round full-bodied version of a wash brush. Ovals ­ The best of both worlds... get great rounded shapes like using a round and bold shapes with one pass like painting with a flat, all in one brush. Oval Wash ­ You guessed it, just an oval-shaped version of a wash brush. Rounds ­ Round ferrule, with a round body and round tip. Available in a tremendous variety of sizes, lengths, hair types and price ranges. Terrific for detail work from thick to thin. Riggers / Liners / Script / Signature- Lots of names for pretty much the same brush... most useful for delicate lettering, highlighting, outlining and long continuous strokes. Great for signing your \"John Henry\" when you\'re finished. Washes ­ Wash brushes are great for applying large areas of color, for wetting a surface or for absorbing excess when necessary. They come in a large variety of hair types and sizes. Many look like a house painters\' brush shape but some are offered with round handles for extra comfort while painting. Comb ­ A variation of a flat brush where the hairs have been altered at the ends to provide a feathery uneven stroke. Many artists find this brush useful for creating textures. Angle Shader ­ Like a flat brush but the end is shaped at an angle. A favorite among decorative painters because of the variety of shapes that can be made just with a flick of the wrist. Great for making sharp clean lines. Egbert ­ A super long version of a traditional filbert shape. Dagger Striper ­ The same shape as our own Loose Goose. Dagger stripers were used by sign painters and auto detailers for pinstriping because of the amount of control that you get when making delicate lines. Scrubber ­ Any brush that can be used to scrub out an area of your painting to the white surface underneath. 84 Handcrafting is the basic element in manufacturing Artist\'s brushes. Brushes & Stuff Before You Buy a Brush! Cheap Joe\'s Art Stuff Brush craftspeople use very simple tools, such as scissors, pliers, combs and moulds to shape the hair tuft before introducing it into the ferrule, always keeping each hair running in the same direction. Once the brush shape is obtained, it is inserted into the ferrule, by hand, skillfully making sure that the tuft\'s shape is not lost. Now the brush is ready to be glued which will finally hold together all of its components. After the brush has been glued, the ferrule is crimped for added strength. The brush will go through it\'s final check and final grooming. Phone: 1-800-227-2788 Fax: 1-800-257-0874 Visit: www.cheapjoes.com