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3 Essential Three Basic Brushes for Chinese Painting or Sumi-e[3_basic_brushes]

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Unleash your creativity with this expertly curated set of brushes, designed for Chinese painting or Sumi-e techniques. Each brush serves a distinct purpose, ensuring versatility and precision in your artistic endeavors. Here's what makes them indispensable:

1. Essential Washer - a Refined "Goat" Hair Soft Brush 

Specifications: Bristle length 1-1/2", diameter 3/8", total brush length 11".

Material: Crafted from 80% fine synthetic sheep hair and 20% thicker synthetic goat hair, forming a sharp tip.

Purpose: Perfect for applying washes and colors, this brush retains moisture exceptionally well. It delivers smooth, even strokes, ideal for creating soft edges and delicate gradients in your artwork.

2. Foundational Liner - a "Wolf" Hair Stiff Brush

Specifications: Bristle length 1-3/16"(2.7cm), diameter 5/16", total brush length 10".

Material: A stiff yet flexible brush designed for precision strokes.

Purpose: This versatile liner excels at calligraphic strokes, making it ideal for painting bamboo stems, orchid petals, and other intricate designs. Its adaptability makes it a staple for both painting and calligraphy.

3. Core Detailer - a Small "Weasel" Hair Brush  ("Ye Jing" or Leaf-vein)

Specifications: Bristle length 3/4", diameter 1/8", total brush length 8" with a bamboo handle.

Material: Traditionally crafted for strength and precision, perfect for fine detail work.

Purpose: As its name suggests, this detailer is ideal for defining leaf veins and other intricate details. It doubles as a liner or signature brush, allowing you to add finishing touches or sign your masterpieces with ease.

Whether you're creating bold strokes or delicate details, this set of brushes provides the perfect tools to bring your artistic vision to life. Available as a complete set or individually, these brushes are essential for anyone passionate about Chinese painting or Sumi-e styles.

Core Detailer Core Detailer [Basic_Detail_Brush] $8.99 Quantity :
Essential Washer Essential Washer [Basic_Shoft_Brush] $9.99 Quantity :
Foundational Liner Foundational Liner [Basic_Stiff_Brush] $9.99 Quantity :
Set of All 3 Set of All 3 [Set_of_3_Brushes] $24.99 Quantity :
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