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2. Paintbrush - Wikipedia

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   A decorator judges the quality of a brush based on several factors: filament retention, paint pickup, steadiness of paint release, brush marks, drag and precision painting. A chiseled brush permits the painter to cut into tighter corners and paint more precisely. Brush handles may be made of wood or plastic while ferrules are metal (usually ...

3. Wash (visual arts) - Wikipedia

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   In painting, it is a technique in which a paint brush that is very wet with solvent and holds a small load of paint or ink is applied to a wet or dry support such as paper or primed or raw canvas. The result is a smooth and uniform area that ideally lacks the appearance of brush strokes and is semi-transparent.

4. Taklon - Wikipedia

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   Taklon is the common name for a synthetic fiber used in artist-quality paint, makeup, shaving and pin stripe brushes.It is a smooth, soft, and somewhat fragile polyester derivative devoid of any protein component or allergen elements and is therefore used in the cosmetic industries as a "green," "vegan," "allergy free" or synthetic alternative to animal hair brushes.

5. Know Which Paint to Use to Decorate Pumpkins—And When ... - AOL

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   But this type of paint is relatively cheap, so a little extra time needed for the paint to dry between coats is the only downside with using it. Additionally, be sure to have multiple brush sizes ...

6. Oil painting - Wikipedia

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   Brushes come in multiple sizes and are used for different purposes. The type of brush also makes a difference. For example, a "round" is a pointed brush used for detail work. "Flat" brushes are used to apply broad swaths of color. "Bright" is a flat brush with shorter brush hairs, used for "scrubbing in". "Filbert" is a flat brush with rounded ...

7. Varnish - Wikipedia

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   All clear or translucent varnishes, and indeed all film-polymer coatings (e.g. paint, stain, epoxy, synthetic plastic, etc.) are susceptible to this damage in varying degrees. Pigments in paints and stains protect against UV damage. UV-absorbers are added to polyurethane and other varnishes (e.g. spar varnish) to work against UV damage but are ...