Synthetics are a perfect match for oil and acrylic paints in a classroom setting because they're easier to clean than animal hair brushes, are more durable, and can withstand harsh elements of acrylic paints, with less damage.

Taklon is a type of synthetic filament that is dyed and baked to make it softer and more absorbent. Exceptionally easy to clean, this economical grade of Golden Taklon is a great choice for oil and acrylics.

Sable is a top painter's choice in virtually all media, due to its strength, spring, and ability to retain its shape. Our Economy Sable brush holds a point or edge well. Each brush has a long natural wooden handle with green gloss finish.

Square-ended brush holds a crisp edge and has good resiliency. Made with soft Taklon and natural ox hair, dyed to resemble red sable. Short varnished handle and seamless flat nickel ferrule.

Extra-long, white hog bristle fills these excellent-quality brushes. They are especially useful for beginning oil and acrylic painting because they are thick enough to push heavy paint around with ease.

Blick's White Taklon delivers the texture and responsiveness of Red Sable, yet holds up to the caustic nature of solvents and acrylic paints with greater durability, making these brushes a must-have for the classroom.

Easy to clean and exceptionally durable, this better grade of Golden Taklon is an excellent choice for oils and acrylics because it stands up to solvents and acrylic paints very well. These brushes have natural wood handles in a blue gloss finish.

Excellent quality and traditional craftsmanship makes our Scholastic Red Sable a value that any artist will appreciate. Offering snap and resiliency, they handle oil or acrylic beautifully. The natural wooden handles have a blue gloss finish.

These short-handled brushes are perfectly balanced for watercolor painting. The soft, Golden Taklon filament delivers plenty of spring and good flow. The handles are finished in a blue gloss, and the ferrules are seamless, polished, nickel-plated brass.

Students will love the professional feel these brushes deliver. The hair is 100% hog bristle - an economical, high-performance hair, ideal for spreading medium to thick paints smoothly and evenly. The natural wooden handles have a blue gloss finish.

These handmade oil painting brushes are made of the finest white Chinese Hog Bristle. The interlocking bristles create a durable, flagged tip. The canister contains 12 each of sizes 8, 10, and 12.

Designed with the artist's comfort in mind, this durable Golden Taklon brush stands up to repetitive use. Lightweight acrylic body with sure-grip, rubber rings throughout the handle and above the ferrule. Works well with acrylics, watercolor, and tempera.