The STAEDTLER 949 water brush carries its own water supply, so you can paint without a jar, a second brush or a water pot. Fill the plastic barrel at the tap, then gently squeeze it to send water through a valve into the nylon tip. Light pressure gives a slow, controlled flow, and a firmer squeeze gives more. It works well for laying down a wash, lifting colour, softening edges and blending, and it's especially handy for sketching outdoors or painting anywhere water is hard to come by.
The nylon tip is firm and holds its shape through repeated use, so it returns to a clean point after a session. Each pack contains four brushes in fine, medium, broad and chisel (wedge) tips, so you can switch between fine lines and broad washes without changing brushes.
What's in the pack
- Four water brushes: fine, medium, broad and chisel tip
- Plastic barrels that refill with water
- Valve system for an even, consistent water release
- Caps to protect the tips when not in use
- Sold on a blister card
Care
Rinse the tip after each session to keep pigment from drying in the bristles. Let the brush air dry, then replace the cap to keep dust out of the tip.