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ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set, 10 Soft Synthetic Squirrel Brushes
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ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set (10)

A set of 10 watercolor brushes: six rounds from #0 to #12, a 3/8 inch dagger striper, a 3/4 inch oval wash and the flats the listing gives as #6 and 3/4 inch.

Best for: Watercolor beginners building a kit of brush shapes for water-based paint

Brushes
10
Hair
Synthetic squirrel
Shapes
Round, dagger, oval wash, flat
Case
Tube and velvet bag

Buy it if

  • You need a full range of watercolor brush shapes in one set
  • You want soft brushes that hold plenty of water for washes
  • You want a tube and travel bag to protect the brushes

Skip it if

  • You specifically want natural squirrel hair. These are synthetic
  • You paint very large washes. The widest listed sizes are 3/4 inch

What the ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set (10) is

The ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set has 10 brushes with soft synthetic squirrel hair: fine-tipped rounds in sizes #0, #3, #6, #8, #10 and #12, a 3/8 inch dagger striper, a 3/4 inch oval wash (cat's tongue) and flats listed as #6, 3/4 inch. The listing says the range covers precise detail to large washes.

ARTEGRIA says the synthetic squirrel bristles have great liquid holding capacity and smooth paint flow, and that the brushes hold their spring and shape. They come in a storage tube with a black velvet travel bag, a mini guide and an ebook.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • Six fine-tipped rounds, #0 to #12

    Small rounds for detail and lines, larger rounds for filling areas.

  • Dagger striper, oval wash and flats

    The 3/8 inch dagger is shaped for long tapered strokes, the 3/4 inch oval wash for washes, and the flats for straight edges.

  • Synthetic squirrel hair

    The listing describes great liquid holding capacity and smooth paint flow.

  • Spring and shape

    ARTEGRIA says the brushes hold their shape and spring back, which gives better control.

  • Double-crimped ferrules

    The metal part that holds the bristles is crimped twice, which the listing calls durable, and it says the brushes do not shed or flake. The handles are described as light and well balanced.

  • Tube, travel bag and guides

    A storage tube, a black velvet travel bag, a mini guide and an ebook are included.

ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set (10) specifications

Type
Watercolor brush set
Brushes
10
Hair
Soft synthetic squirrel
Rounds
#0, #3, #6, #8, #10, #12
Dagger striper
3/8 in
Oval wash (cat's tongue)
3/4 in
Flat
Listed as #6, 3/4 in
Ferrules
Double-crimped
Storage
Tube and black velvet travel bag
Extras
Mini guide and ebook
Warranty
Limited 1-year warranty
Model
ARTWPBS0001

Who the ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set (10) suits

  • Watercolor beginners building a kit. The listing names beginners, and one set covers rounds, a dagger, an oval wash and flats.
  • Painters using water-based paints. The listing says the set is designed for water-based paints, so gouache as well as watercolor.
  • Painters who travel. A storage tube and a black velvet travel bag come with the set.

Look elsewhere if: you want paint and a brush together to start. The Winsor & Newton Cotman 24 Half Pans includes a Series 111 No. 3 brush.

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    Shapes
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    Storage
    Tube and velvet bag

    Choose it for: A full range of brush shapes

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    Hair or tip
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Before you buy

  • As general care, rinse brushes in clean water after each session and reshape the tips before they dry.
  • Do not leave brushes standing on their tips in a water jar. It bends the hair.
  • The brushes are designed for water-based paints.
  • ARTEGRIA gives a limited 1-year warranty from the purchase date.

Frequently asked questions about the ARTEGRIA Watercolor Brush Set (10)

Which brushes are in the ARTEGRIA watercolor brush set?
Rounds #0, #3, #6, #8, #10 and #12, a 3/8 inch dagger striper, a 3/4 inch oval wash (cat's tongue) and flats listed as #6, 3/4 inch.
Why synthetic squirrel hair?
ARTEGRIA says the soft synthetic squirrel bristles hold a lot of liquid, give smooth paint flow, and keep their spring and shape for control. The listing does not compare them with natural hair.
Can I use ARTEGRIA brushes with gouache?
The listing says they are designed for water-based paints, and gouache is water based. It does not name gouache directly.
What are the parts of a watercolor brush?
The bristles or hair, the ferrule (the metal band that holds them) and the handle. These brushes have double-crimped ferrules for durability.
What watercolor brushes do beginners need?
A few rounds in small and large sizes plus a flat or wash brush. This set covers those, from a #0 round up to a 3/4 inch oval wash.

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