Slotted Brushes
Slotted Brushes
This handmade brush is designed for encaustic painters that use a hot
air assist in their work. This technique involves using a hot air gun of
the type used in stripping furniture to heat the paint while working
(hair dryers just won't get hot enough). Made of Pure Chungking Hog
Bristle, and not brass filament, these brushes do require different
handling in order to protect the natural hair from intense heat. Natural
hair will single if the heat source is too close. With the proper
technique, this brush will apply large, bold, textured strokes of wax
color rapidly.
The slotted
design allows the hot air of the heat gun to flow through the brush,
keeping paint fluid during application. Another advantage to this
Slotted Brush design is that it allows for an easy washout, permitting
quick color changes.