da Vinci 5247 Watercolour Brush Set | Round & Mop Natural Hair Brushes
🎨 da Vinci Watercolour Brush Set
Series 5247 - Professional Artist Quality
✨ What's included in your set?
Perfect for precise work - Nova fibres mimic natural sable brushes, giving you incredible control for fine details, character outlines, and lettering work.
Exceptional water retention - Natural squirrel hair holds significantly more water and pigment than synthetic alternatives, making it ideal for smooth washes and atmospheric effects.
🔍 Technical Specifications
| Brush | Series | Shape | Size | Hair Type | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic | 1526Y | Round | 2 | Nova (sable imitation) | Details, lines, outlines |
| Natural | 418 | Mop | 2 | Squirrel hair | Washes, broad areas, blending |
🎯 Perfect for these techniques
Maximum water retention, smooth blending capabilities make these brushes perfect for traditional watercolour techniques.
Even coverage and excellent paint distribution ensure professional results with opaque watercolours.
Precise lines with the round brush and smooth washes with the mop - perfect combination for ink techniques.
Works well when heavily thinned with water, but not recommended for thick acrylic consistency.
Designed exclusively for water-based media. Oil paints will damage these brushes.
🧼 Brush Care - Step by Step Guide
💡 How to make your brushes last longer?
Marseille soap works perfectly - avoid harsh detergents that can damage natural fibres.
Never soak the metal ferrule! Water can loosen the glue holding the bristles.
Use your fingers to restore the original point or shape while the brush is still damp.
Never upwards! This prevents water from entering the ferrule.
Good air circulation prevents mould and maintains brush condition.
🎨 Real-World Applications
- Painting fine landscape details (leaves, twigs, texture) 🌿
- Character outlines in illustrations 👤
- Precise filling of small areas 🎯
- Lettering and calligraphy work ✍️
- Adding final details and highlights ✨
- Quick sky washes in landscapes ☁️
- Wet-on-wet techniques 💫
- Creating gradients and tonal transitions 🌈
- Large area colour application 🎨
- Background washes and atmospheric effects 🌊
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! The mop is ideal for broad tonal transitions, washes, and quick application of light layers. The natural squirrel hair holds a large amount of water and pigment, making it perfect for these techniques.
Definitely! The round 1526Y is excellent for details, outlines, filling small elements, and precise work. The Nova fibres perfectly imitate natural sable brushes for controlled application.
da Vinci is world-renowned for durability. With proper care, these brushes maintain their original shape even with intensive use. The quality construction ensures long-lasting performance.
Perfect for watercolour artists from beginners to professionals. The combination of two different brush types allows for a full range of watercolour techniques in one convenient set.
The natural squirrel hair has excellent water and pigment retention - significantly more than synthetic alternatives. This means fewer reloads and smoother, more consistent washes.
🌟 Why Choose da Vinci Watercolour Brushes?
Precision manufacturing for consistent performance and reliable results every time.
Synthetic precision + natural absorption in one convenient set.
Specifically designed for water-based media with superior flow characteristics.
Trusted by artists worldwide for over 100 years of consistent quality.
Size 2 perfect for both detail work and medium coverage applications.
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