Description
This 48 piece paint brush set gives you a complete range of nylon artist brushes - rounds, flats, filberts and liners - in a zip up carry case, for $79.84. It covers detail work, blocking in, blending and fine line work in one purchase, so you can start a painting without stopping to work out which brush you are missing.
Most people buying brushes have already had the frustrating version of this. A three pack from a discount shop where the bristles fan out after two washes. Or one expensive brush that turns out to be the wrong shape for the job in front of you. A 48 piece set solves a different problem again - it lets you try a filbert against a flat on the same wash of colour and work out which one you actually reach for. The zip case matters more than it sounds, because loose brushes stored bristle down in a jar are the fastest way there is to ruin them.
Specifications
| Brush count |
48 pieces |
| Bristle material |
Nylon |
| Handle material |
Wood |
| Ferrule material |
Aluminium |
| Brush shapes |
Round, flat, filbert, liner |
| Case |
Zip up carry case |
| Case size |
36 x 26cm |
What's in the Box
| 48 x |
Nylon paint brushes - assorted rounds, flats, filberts and liners |
| 1 x |
Zip up carry case, 36 x 26cm |
Why Choose This 48 Piece Paint Brush Set
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Four shapes, not one - rounds for detail and line work, flats for blocking in, filberts for soft edged blending and liners for fine script, so a single purchase covers the whole job.
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Nylon holds its point - synthetic filament springs back into shape after each stroke instead of splaying out and staying that way.
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Aluminium ferrules - the metal collar is crimped onto the handle rather than relying on glue alone, which is the joint that fails first on budget brushes.
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Zip case included - the brushes travel flat and bristle protected, so they survive a class, a workshop or the back of a car.
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Enough to share - 48 brushes is a set for a classroom table or a family craft afternoon, not just for one person.
What Do the Different Paint Brush Shapes Actually Do?
Round brushes come to a point and are the general purpose shape - they hold a good load of paint and can go from a thin line to a broad stroke depending on how hard you press. Flats have a square end and a straight edge, which makes them the shape for covering an area evenly or cutting a clean straight border. Filberts are flats with a rounded tip, and that curve is what stops them leaving a hard edge, so they are the blending shape and the one most often used for skin, petals and anything organic. Liners are the very thin long haired brushes for signatures, whiskers, rigging lines and lettering. Having all four in front of you is the point of a large set.
Can You Use Nylon Brushes with Oil Paint?
Yes. Nylon and other synthetic filaments handle acrylic, gouache and watercolour comfortably, and they will also work with oils. The one thing to be aware of is solvent: harsh thinners used repeatedly will soften synthetic filament over time in a way they do not affect natural hog bristle, so if you are painting in oils regularly, clean gently with an appropriate brush cleaner rather than leaving brushes standing in turpentine. For acrylics, which are the most common use for a set like this, nylon is arguably the better choice, because acrylic dries hard and synthetic filament releases dried paint more readily than natural hair does.
How Should You Clean and Store Artist Brushes?
Rinse while the paint is still wet, working the paint out from the ferrule down towards the tip rather than scrubbing the bristles against the bottom of a jar. Water alone is enough for watercolour and gouache; acrylics benefit from a drop of soap. The part people get wrong is drying and storage - never stand a brush bristle down in a container, because water wicks up into the ferrule, swells the wood and pushes the crimp loose. Lay brushes flat until dry, then store them flat or bristle up. The zip case that comes with this set is designed for exactly that, and it is the reason a cheap set stored properly can outlast an expensive one thrown in a drawer.
Buyers are typically art students building a first proper kit, parents stocking a craft cupboard for school holidays, teachers who need enough brushes for a whole table of kids at once, or hobby painters coming back to it after a few years and starting from nothing. It also gets bought for model painting, miniature work and furniture touch ups, where the liners and small rounds do most of the work and the flats sit unused until a bigger project comes along.
If you are putting a craft kit together, the rest of our craft supplies and craft and sewing ranges cover the materials that go with brushes, and our office and stationery collection has the storage and paper side of it. For school holiday activity ideas, kids supplies is worth a look.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many of each brush shape are included?
The set contains 48 brushes made up of rounds, flats, filberts and liners in a range of sizes. The exact split between shapes is set by the manufacturer and is not published as a fixed breakdown, so if you need a specific count of one shape, contact us before ordering and we will check the current stock.
What size is the carry case?
The zip up case measures 36 x 26cm and holds all 48 brushes laid flat.
Are these suitable for children?
The brushes have wooden handles and pointed tips, so they suit school age children with supervision rather than toddlers. They are a common choice for classroom and craft group use.
Can I use these with watercolour?
Yes. Nylon works well with watercolour, gouache and acrylic, and can also be used with oils.
Will the bristles shed?
Nylon filament is set into an aluminium ferrule, which sheds far less than cheap natural bristle. A small number of loose filaments on the first few uses is normal for any new brush and settles quickly.
Do the handles have size markings?
Brush sizes are printed on the handles. Printing on painted wooden handles can wear with heavy solvent use over time.
Is this set good value compared with buying brushes individually?
For general practice, classroom use and hobby painting, yes - the per brush cost is a fraction of buying singly. If you are a professional working in one medium at one scale, you would likely still want a few specialist brushes alongside a set like this.
Fast Australian Shipping
We ship from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, as well as to regional addresses in every state and territory. Orders are dispatched promptly on business days and tracking is provided once your parcel is on its way.
Product specifications and included quantities are supplied by the manufacturer and may vary slightly between production runs. Colours shown in photographs can differ from the item on screen. This is an art and craft product and is not a toy for children under three years.
