Series 31 & 32 Polar Brushes
Our top quality range of synthetic white nylon round brushes, also known as ‘synthetic sable’ or ‘albino’.
- Filament White Synthetic
- Ferrule: Polished Aluminium,
- Handle: Short White
- Polar Rounds (series 31), available in packs of 10 brushes.
- Polar Rounds sizes 4, 6 & 8. Also available as classpacks of 30 brushes - 314CP30, 316CP30 & 318CP30
- Polar Rounds Set 31SA contains 1 of each of the following sizes - 1, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12.
- Polar Flats (series 32) sizes 1/4 inch - 1 inch available in packs of 10 brushes and 1.5 inch and 2 inch available as single brushes.
- Set, Mixed Wallets & Class Packs also available.
- Wallet 31WA contains 4 brushes - 1R, 4R, 6R, 3/8F
- Wallet 31WB contains 5 brushes - 1 of sizes 2R, 4R, 6R, 8R & 3/8F
Series 34, 35 & 36 Scholar Brushes
A great value, great quality range of synthetic white nylon brushes, also known as ‘Synthetic sable’ or ‘albino’. Scholar Rounds (Series 34) and Scholar Flats (Series 35) are only available in packs of 10 brushes. Series 34 - Scholar Rounds
- Filament White synthetic
- Ferrule Polished aluminium
- Handle Short, black
- Available in packs of 10 brushes
- Mixed Wallets, Class packs and sets also available.
- Set 34SA contains 1 of size 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 brushes
- Mixed Wallet 34WA 1 of size 0, 2, 4, 6, 1/4 brushes
- Mixed Wallet 34WB 2 of size 2, 4, 6, 8, 1/2 brushes
- Classpack 344CP30 contains 30 size 4 brushes
- Classpack 346CP30 contains 30 size 6 brushes
- Classpack 348CP30 contains 30 size 8 brushes
- Classpack 34CP100 contains 30 size 4 brushes, 40 size 6 brushes, 30 size 8 brushes
- Filament White synthetic
- Ferrule Polished Aluminium
- Handle Short, black
- Available in packs of 10 brushes
- Filament White synthetic
- Ferrule Polished aluminium
- Handle Short, metallic blue
- Available in class pack 36CP50 containing 10 size 0, 2, 4 and 6 brushes and 5 size 8 and size 10 brushes (50 brushes in total)
Series 60 Prolon Round Brushes
These brushes have a high quality tinted synthetic filament and are otherwise known as ‘imitation sable’, being less expensive than the real thing. Series 60 Prolon Rounds
- Filament Tinted synthetic
- Ferrule Polished aluminium
- Handle Short, metallic grey
- Available in packs of 10
- Mixed Sized Wallet 60WA also available - 4 Sizes 1, 4, 6 and 1/4
Series 40 Pure Sable Round Brushes
These inexpensive sable brushes form part of our Crafters range. Suitable for an assortment of craft uses and also ideal for students and beginners who wish to try the soft and subtle feel of natural hair. The assorted shapes provide endless scope for experiment with effects in all media. Series 40 Sable Rounds
- Filament Pure sable
- Ferrule Nickel plated brass
- Handle Short, metallic grey
- Available in packs of 10 upto size 6 and then as individual brushes in sizes 7, 8, 10 and 12.
Series 26 Squirrel Mixture Soft Hair Round Brushes
These brushes have a high quality tinted synthetic filament and are otherwise known as ‘imitation sable’, being less expensive than the real thing. Series 26 Squirrel Mixture Soft Hair Round Brushes
- Filament Squirrel Mixture
- Ferrule Polished aluminium
- Handle Short, metallic blue
- Available in packs of 10
- Mixed Sized Set 26SA also available - 6 Sizes, individual brushes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12.
- Class Pack 26CP80 Assorted sizes - 20 of 2, 4, 6 and 10 of size 8, and 5 of size 10 & 12
SchoolexTM
Schoolex Brushes have soft hair that give excellent coverage, they are ideal for encouraging brush control as children progress from the thicker brushes to more detailed work.
- Filament Soft natural hair
- Ferrule Polished aluminium
- Handle Mustard yellow
Series 30 Supertynex Brushes
This is a superb general purpose range of synthetic brushes suitable for both bold and detailed artwork. They are suitable for all media, particularly oil and acrylic. The fibres give an incredibly responsive feel and will maintain their shape and respond well to excessive wear and tear. Available in brush shape Round, Flat and Filbert
- Filament Super spring nylon
- Ferrule Polished aluminium
- Handle Short cherry red
- Available in Class packs and sets
- Set 30RS contains 1 of size 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 round brushes
- Classpack 30CP50R contains 10 of size 2, 4, 6, 8 and 5 of 10 and 12 round brushes
- Set 30FS contains 1 of size 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 flat brushes
- Classpack 30CP50F contains 10 of size 2, 4, 6, 8 and 5 of 10 and 12 flat brushes
- Set 30FI contains 1 of size 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 filbert shape brushes
- Classpack 30CP50FI contains 10 of size 2, 4, 6, 8 and 5 of 10 and 12 filbert shape brushes
Academy Sable Substitute Brushes
Budget tinted sable substitute brushes in handy packs.
- Filament Tinted synthetic
- Ferrule Polished aluminium
- Handle Short, red
- Available in Class packs and sets
- Set ASA contains 1 of size 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 round brushes
- Classpack ACP40 contains 10 of size 2, 4, 6 and 5 of 8 and 10 round brushes
Series C Student Hog Bristle
These are Student Quality bristle brushes designed to be a budget version of our Series B Hog range. They are nevertheless manufactured from a reliable quality of bristle hair and perform well for use with both oils and acrylics. Available in individual sizes or in sets wallets & classpacks
- Filament Bristle
- Ferrule Polished Aluminium
- Handle Medium, Blue
- Made in sizes 0-2-4-6-8-10-12
- Choice of filaments shapes of flat, round, filbert and fan
- Class pack CCP30R 6 each of sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 round brushes
- Class pack CCP30F 6 each of sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 flat brushes
- Class pack CCP30FI 6 each of sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 filbert brushes
- Wallet W11D one each: size 2 round, size 4 filbert, size 6 flat, size 8 round & size 10 flat brushes
Series L20R, L20F, 20R, 20F & AB Bristle Brushes
All these brushes are designed to meet the needs of primary and junior schools and are suitable for use with readymix paints and powder colours.
- Filament Bristle.
- Ferrule Polished aluminium.
- Handle Long, wood varnished. Also available in short handle class packs.
- Class packs also available
- Series LS20 Bristle Round and Series LS20 Flat are available in sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18. Long handle.
- Class pack L20RCP200 (Bristle Round - long handle) contains 40 brushes in sizes 4, 30 brushes in each of size 6, 8, 10, 12, 20 brushes in size 14, and 10 brushes in sizes 16 and 18. 200 brushes in total
- Class pack L20RCP30 (Bristle Round - long handle) contains 10 brushes in sizes 8, 10, and 14. 30 brushes in total.
- Class pack L20CP100 (Bristle Round & Flat - long handle) - 10 0f size 8R & 18R 20 of sizes 10R, 12R & 14R and 10 of sizes 14F and 18F. 100 brushes in total.
- Class pack L20FCP60(Bristle Flat - long handle) contains 10 brushes in sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 14 and 18. 60 brushes in total.
- Class pack Series AB (Bristle Round - long handle) contains 5 brushes in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. 30 brushes in total.
- Class pack 20RCP30 (Bristle Round - short handle) contains 10 brushes in sizes 8, 10, and 14. 30 brushes in total.
- Class pack 20FCP30 (Bristle Flat - short handle) contains 10 brushes in sizes 8, 10, and 14. 30 brushes in total.
Golden Nylon Brushes
These golden nylon brushes offer an alternative to bristle hair and also perform well with readimix paints and powder colours.
- Filament Golden nylon
- Ferrule Polished aluminium
- Handle Long, clear varnish
- Available in class packs
- L30RCP70. 10 of sizes 4, 6, 10 & 12. 15 size 8 and 5 of sizes 14, 16, 18. Pack of 70 brushes.
- L30FCP70. 10 of sizes 4, 6, 10 & 12. 15 size 8 and 5 of sizes 14, 16, 18. Pack of 70 brushes.
Series 5 Black Bristle Brush - Stencil
A robust favourite made in two sizes
- Filament Bristle black
- Ferrule Polished Aluminium
- Handle Short, wood varnished
Value Series 80 Rounds & Series 81 Flats
Value Series ‘Profile’ natural hair mixture brushes These brushes are a remarkable discovery! A measured blend of natural hair provides all the working properties of sable at a fraction of the cost. Use them for yourself and you will see how wonderfully they perform. If you love the feel of sable, but worry about the cost, you’ll appreciate these!
- Filament Natural Mix - Sable properties
- Ferrule Nickel plated brass
- Handle Polished black
- Series 80 Rounds available in sizes 0, 2, 4, 6, 8. 10, 12, 14, 16
- Series 81 Flats available in 1/8 inch, 1/4 inch, 1/2 inch, 3/4 inch, 1 inch.
Value Series Ivory Taklon Brushes
High quality Acrylic and oil painting synthetic brushes similar in appearance to Chungking Bristle but much harder wearing. They will also allow a student to paint more precisely. These brushes are made in three filament shapes; Round, Flat and Filbert. Providing outstanding value for money.
- Filament Tinted synthetic
- Ferrule Nickel plated brass
- Handle Natural wood - sealed
- Available in sizes 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
- Class packs available
- Classpack 221CP-RD 6 of sizes 0, 2, 4 & 6. 3 of sizes 8, 10 & 12. 33 brushes in total.
- Classpack 221CP-FL 6 of sizes 0, 2, 4 & 6. 3 of sizes 8, 10 & 12. 33 brushes in total.
- Classpack 221CP-FIL 6 of sizes 0, 2, 4 & 6. 3 of sizes 8, 10 & 12. 33 brushes in total.
Value Series Super Hog
High quality oil painting brushes made from Chungking Bristle in three filament shapes; Round, Flat and Filbert. Providing outstanding value for money.
- Filament Chungking bristle
- Ferrule Nickel plated brass
- Handle Natural wood - sealed
- Available in sizes 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
- Class packs available
- Classpack SHCP-RD 6 of sizes 1, 2, 4 & 6. 3 of sizes 8, 10 & 12. 33 brushes in total.
- Classpack SHCP-FL 6 of sizes 1, 2, 4 & 6. 3 of sizes 8, 10 & 12. 33 brushes in total. (short flat)
- Classpack SHCP-FIL 6 of sizes 1, 2, 4 & 6. 3 of sizes 8, 10 & 12. 33 brushes in total.
Value Series 82 & 83 Panache Synthetic Brushes
A truly outstanding synthetic brush suitable for a variety of uses such as watercolour, acrylic, enamels glass paint, inks etc. at a wonderfully low budget price!
- Filament Tinted synthetic
- Ferrule Nickel plated brass
- Handle Mottled brown
Series 101 & 106 Prolene Brushes
Developed and refined over many, years, Prolene is the market leader of synthetic brushes. Often imitated but never matched, it combines the look, spring, and feel of pure sable at a fraction of the price. Beautifully made, very hard wearing and versatile, hence its popularity with painters everywhere.
- Filament Prolene synthetic
- Ferrule Nickel plated brass
- Handle Black lacquer, gold tip
- Series 101 available in sizes 0000, 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 20, 24 - Round Brushes
- Series 106 available in sizes 1/8in, 3/16in, 1/4in, 3/8in, 1/2in, 5/8in, 3/4in, 1in, 1 1/4in, 1 1/2in, 2in Flat Brushes
- Wallets available: W1- 1 each sizes 2, 3, 4, 6 & 1/4 and W3- 1 each sizes 1, 3, 5, 7 & 3/8
Series RS Renaissance Sable
This beautiful watercolour brush represents a ‘rebirth’ for the tradition loyal to the wonderful colour holding and pointing ability of pure sable. Due to a strategic purchase, Pro Arte are able to bring this brush to market at an affordable price, much below what one would be expected to pay for artists’ quality sable. Purchased as packs they represent incredible value.
Series B Hog Bristle Brushes
High quality oil painting brushes made from high grade Chunking Bristle in four filament shapes.
- Filament Hog Bristle shaped to long flat, short flat, round or filbert
- Ferrule Nickel plated brass
- Handle Cream lacquered
- Available in sizes, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
- Mixed Wallets available W7B 1 brush of sizes 1R, 1SF, 3SF, 5SF, 7SF and W7A (Top of the range Series A Hog) 1 brush of sizes 1R, 1SF, 3SF, 5SF, 7SF
Series 201 Sterling Acrylix
A groundbreaking first for acrylic painters, now widely adopted by artists in oils and other media. The wonderful silky filament is firm yet capable of rendering fine detail. Filaments come in 4 shapes and maintain their profile through a long life.
- Filament White Taklon
- Ferrule Nickel plated brass
- Handle Silver lacquer
- Available in sizes 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 - Long Flat, Short Flat, Round and Filbert.
- Series 201 Wallet available 1 brush of sizes 4R, 6LF and 8SF
Series 202, 203, 204, & 205 Brown Acrylix
Complementary version of the Sterling Acrylix brushes, these are manufactured from a brown dyed synthetic filament and mounted on a short maroon handle. Especially useful for acrylic artists who thin down their colours and apply them with watercolour technique.
- Filament Brown Taklon
- Ferrule Nickel plated brass
- Handle Walnut lacquer
- Series 202 available in sizes 000, 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Round Brushes
- Series 203 available in sizes 0, 2, 4 Rigger Brushes
- Series 204 available in sizes 1/8in, 1/4in, 1/2in, 3/4in Flat Brushes
- Series 205 available in sizes 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 Filbert Brushes
- Wallet available W8 sizes 0R, 2R, 4R 6R, 1/4F
Sword Liner
Shaped Prolene filaments give this brush appeal and versatility
- Filament Prolene
- Ferrule Nickel plated brass
- Handle Teak lacquer
- Available in sizes small , medium and large or a set of all 3 9A-Set
Series 50 Squirrel Wash
Manufactured from Kazan squirrel hair which possesses much spring and colour holding capacity - to an impressive degree! This is one of the finest wash brushes presently available.
- Filament Squirrel
- Ferrule Nickel plated brass
- Handle Black lacquer
Colour Applicators
Handy tools with a variety of shaped tips for moving paint around the canvas and producing impasto effects. Also perfect for pastel blending.
- Filament Rubber
- Ferrule Polished aluminium
- Handle Matt maroon (small) or metallic blue (large)
Varnish Brushes
These very utilitarian brushes have a multitude of creative or mundane uses in the art and craft rooms And they are so inexpensive!