Paintbrush Sets

629 products from 149 brands, including Fuumuui, Princeton Art & Brush Company and Nicpro. Prices run from £22.65 to £216.35, including VAT.

How to choose paintbrush sets

Choose paintbrushes by medium, hair type and shape: synthetic brushes work with most paints, hog bristle suits oils and thick acrylics, and soft hair holds water for watercolour. Sizes vary between makers, so compare actual brush widths.

• Rounds suit detail and lines; flats suit edges and washes; filberts blend.
• A rigger brush gives long thin lines for branches and rigging.
• Use separate brushes for watercolour and acrylic to avoid residue.
• Clean promptly and store brushes upright or flat to protect tips.