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Colour Shapers

A visual index of the different types of art paint brushes.

Introduction to Art Paint Brushes Colour Shapers
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Colour Shapers are perfect for impasto and sgraffito painting techniques. They have a firm but flexible tip made from silicone, which you use to push paint around (they obviously don't absorb paint like a brush). Colour Shapers are also useful for blending pastels. They're available different shapes and sizes, as well as different degrees of firmness.

For more information, check out the Colour Shapers manufacturer's website. See also How Would I Use Colour Shapers, and Can I Make My Own?.

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