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Peter Loft

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Will i ever learn, bought 5 acrylic brushes from smiths in a sale today for my art class. What a waste of money.The bristles fell out of most of them, the others were like painting with a wire brush.The lesson is dont buy cheap brushes.will i ever learn...

Sylvia Evans

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Take them back....not fit for purpose. You should get your money back.
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Robert Jones, Napa

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Don't kick yourself other this, kick Smith's: sometimes brushes bought in a sale can prove to be a good investment. I bought a handful of cheap brushes a while ago, and while they're not top-grade, they're perfectly adequate. Hair should not fall out of acrylic brushes, ever - you'll lose some hair from natural hair brushes, inevitably, but acrylic brushes should be made of nylon filament, and unless they're really badly put together - or the brush has been damaged in storage in a way that has weakened the glue - they should never shed. Incidentally, always wash brushes before use - especially animal hair ones - as that will remove shellac used to retain their shape while on display, and most of the loose hairs. It's sometimes necessary to do the same with nylon brushes, but not to obviate hair loss.

Phil Kendall

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Robert has covered the basics...cheap artists' brushes suitable for acrylics...suitable in who's opinion? Deep in the labyrinthine Acrylic Forum you will find references And numerous endorsements for Rosemary & Co. Ivory brushes for acrylics. They offer value for money and longevity IF you treat them with respect and clean them properly. http://www.rosemaryandco.com/index.php?route=common/home
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Robert Jones, Napa

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Ivory are great brushes: I use them for oils as well. Rosemary & Co - wonderful company, the best products, good prices: I'm sure that very many of us would unhesitatingly recommend them to you - especially the Ivory, Shiraz, and Golden ranges for acrylic.