Da Vinci Vario-tip Brushes

Da Vinci have been crafting top quality artists brushes since 1890. Three generations of skilled brush makers in an ecologically-friendly factory make brushes that perform beautifully and last.

Here is more information about Da Vinci on their website.

The Vario-Tip Watercolour brushes are a recent innovation.
These newly developed special fibre brushes consist of a mixture of two synthetic fibres: the thin elastic Nova and the stronger Top Spin fibres in different lengths.

This brush has a similar effect to a comb brush. Because of the alternating long and short hairs there are spaces created allowing a group of parallel lines to be painted all at once. This is especially useful for painting grasses, animal fur and hair.

The Vario-tip flat, series 1381, comes in standard sizes no. 8, 12, 16 and 20. The Vario-tip fan brush, series 1385, comes in a size 5.
They have distinctive bordeaux-coloured lacquered hexagonal handles.

In addition to being great for watercolour painting the Vario-tip can also be used for other painting styles such as: body and face painting, decorative painting, hobby and craft painting. The mixture of fibres and lengths also offers excellent colour absorbtion and holding capacities for all media.

Here is a video from Da Vinci showing ways to use the Vari-tip brush:
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Click here to go to the Vario-tip brushes on the Jackson’s Art website.

Here is a copy of the “novelty” brush leaflet on the Da Vinci website.