Rosemary & Co Beginner Watercolour Set 40 — Synthetic
Rosemary & Co Beginner Watercolour Set 40 — Synthetic
- Material
- Synthetic (Synthetic)
- Shape
- Specialty
- Vegan
- Yes
- Best for
- Watercolour, Gouache
A mixed natural-and-synthetic watercolour starter set with a thoughtful spread of flats, rounds, specialty brushes, and a wash tool.
What makes this brush special
The natural brushes will provide the softer, more absorbent watercolour feel many painters prefer, while the synthetics bring resilience and control. Because the set mixes different constructions, it should feel varied in use but coherent in purpose. Short handles suit table work and sketching, and the overall build is expected to be robust and handmade in character. It is the kind of set that rewards practice by helping the painter compare brush behaviour directly.
Medium compatibility
Smooth flow for washes, controlled lines and fine points.
Handles opaque water-based paint when thinned to a brush-friendly consistency.
Great for
- Watercolour learners who want to explore multiple brush effects.
- Landscape and botanical painting.
- Artists who need both expressive shapes and precise line tools.
Technique & use
- General Painting
Less ideal for
- Painters who want a single-brush, ultra-minimal travel kit.
- Users seeking a fully synthetic or fully natural set.
What's inside
| Brush | Series | Size | Tuft Length | Belly Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat One Stroke Synthetic | 222 | 1" | 36.1 mm | 25.5 mm |
| Sable Blend Rigger | 771 | 1 | 18 mm | 1.5 mm |
| Pointed Pure Sable | 99 | 4 | 14.4 mm | 2.8 mm |
| Pointed Sable Mixture | 401 | 8 | 22 mm | 4.5 mm |
| Spiky Comber Golden Synthetic | 2230 | 3/8" | 16.4 mm | 9.7 mm |
| Goat Hair | 109 | Small | 24.3 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Flat Brights Golden Synthetic | 302 | 8 | 12.4 mm | 8 mm |
| Dagger Golden Synthetic | 311 | 3/8" | 25.4 mm | 8 mm |
Brushes in this set are handcrafted — individual dimensions may vary by 1–2 mm.
How we measure a brush
A visual guide to the measurements shown in the size chart above.
These are the same measurements shown in the size chart above. Brush sizes are not standardised across brands, so use these dimensions when comparing brushes within a series or between manufacturers.
- Tuft Length
- The visible length of the brush hairs, measured from the ferrule to the tip.
- Belly Diameter
- The widest point of the brush head. On round brushes, this is the widest part of the belly.
- Total Length
- The full measurement from the tip of the brush to the end of the handle.
How to care for your brush
This mixed set needs a little more attention because the fibres behave differently. For sable and sable-mix brushes, use cool water, clean gently with brush soap, and reshape the tip after washing to preserve the point. Goat hair and other softer natural brushes should also be rinsed thoroughly and never left standing in water. The synthetic and synthetic-blend brushes are more forgiving and can handle slightly warmer water, but they still need prompt cleaning and careful reshaping. Store the set dry, ideally flat or in a roll with the bristles protected, so the dagger, rigger, and pointed brushes do not get bent.
