Brushes A Handbook For Artists And Artisans

by Turner, Jacques

• ISBN13: 9781558215016
• ISBN10: 1558215018
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-06-01
• Publisher: Green Editorial

Summary

Here is everything an artist needs to know to acquire and maintain a functional, well-rounded brush collection. "A fine handbook that should be within reach of every serious artist". -- New England Review of Books

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(2)
A Brief History of Brushmaking	9	(2)
Brushmaking Techniques	11	(27)
Hair and Bristles	11	(3)
Ferrules	14	(2)
How Brushes Are Made	16	(10)
Handles	26	(4)
Quill Brushes	30	(5)
Machine-made Brushes	35	(1)
Oriental Brushmaking	36	(2)
Hairs and Bristles	38	(10)
Kolinsky	38	(2)
Weasel	40	(1)
Fitch	40	(1)
Squirrel	41	(1)
Mongoose	42	(1)
Badger	42	(1)
Sabeline	43	(1)
Ox	43	(1)
Pony	43	(1)
Goat	44	(1)
Synthetic Fibers	44	(2)
Other Hairs	46	(1)
Hog Bristles	46	(2)
Styles, Shapes, and Qualities	48	(27)
White Bristle Oil and Acrylic Brushes	50	(3)
Fine-Hair Oil and Acrylic Brushes	53	(3)
Lettering and Sign-painting Brushes	56	(3)
Watercolor and Graphic Arts Brushes	59	(14)
House-paint and Varnish Brushes	73	(1)
Cosmetic Brushes	74	(1)
Evaluation and Selection	75	(13)
Handles and Crimping	76	(1)
Comparing Prices	77	(1)
Sizes and Size Numbers	78	(1)
Contents and Labeling	79	(1)
Evaluating Brush Hair	80	(6)
Quill Brushes	86	(2)
Troubleshooting and Caring for Brushes	88	(5)
Shedding	88	(2)
Splitting	90	(1)
Cut Tips	90	(1)
Hard Tufts	90	(1)
Moth Damage	91	(1)
Abnormal Wear	91	(1)
Caring for Brushes	91	(2)
Some Final Thoughts	93	(2)
Glossary	95	(4)
Index	99