Budget brushes sometimes have to be a necessary choice, but they are useful tools to have in your kit and are regarded by some as even better than their pricier Purdy cousins.
Clow group X Pert
Good:
- Cheap alternative to Purdy brushes
- Holds paint well
- Smooth finish
- Can be used as a softener due to the soft bristles
- Cleans easily
- Comfortable handle
Bad:
- The nails that keep the ferrule in place can come out after a couple of months
- Bristles are very soft, so not ideal for wood graining
- Not long lasting
Prices:
Flints budget brushes
Good:
- Very cheap
- Good range of sizes
- Coarse bristles – very good for graining, applying texture
- Disposable – good for applying difficulty to clean products such as resin, plaster, glues.
Bad:
- Not long lasting
- Do not clean well
- Coarse bristles – bad for achieving a smooth finish
Prices:
They can be found online here
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