Current price:$0.00. Ideal for use with Reeves paints and other brands, these sets each contain eight brushes made from durable synthetic nylon, in a variety of flat and round tips. Shipping Note - Due to manufacturer distribution restrictions, Reeves products cannot be shipped to addresses outside o. Reeves is a registered trademark. Snazaroo Face Painting Brushes, 3/Pkg. Winsor & Newton Art Masking Fluid, Yellow, 75ml Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Color Basic Set Reeves Water Colour Paper Pad, 35 Sheets, 90 lb Reeves Sketch Book, 75 Sheets, 60 lb Reeves Newsprint Paper Pad, 150 Sheets, 32 lb Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic Paint Set-Complete Classic Liquitex Fabric Medium, 4 oz. Liquitex Slow-Dri Fluid Retarder, 4 oz. Applied filters: Reeves Our brushes are divided up into different mediums, because each type of paint requires a different kind of brush. The thinner the paint the softer the brush, and the greater the need for good liquid holding capacity. Reeves and Sons is an English Art materials brand and a former manufacturing company, established by William Reeves (1739–1803) in 1766. Reeves is credited to have invented the soluble watercolour. The brand is best known for its 'Reeves' brand of artists' acrylic and watercolor paints. The firm went through various name changes during its history, listed as follow. At Reeves, we offer this quick dryer in a wide assortment of kaleidoscopic colours that are user friendly for all abilities and fully flexible making it the go to choice for any textile paint. So, pick up your acrylic paint palette and carefully chosen brush and channel your inner fashion designer as you create magnificent works of art on your very own materials.
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From root to tip, bristle by bristle, it is important to find the perfect art brush to push your artistic limits as far as they can go. Go above and beyond on a journey of swishes and swirls, details and fine lines as Reeves art brushes guide you to becoming the aspiring artist you’ve always dreamt of. Our art brushes are specially crafted to pair perfectly with our acrylic, oil and watercolour paint. Customers love our superior brushes are made with either natural hog or synthetic bristles and are offered in round and flat styles that are versatile and adaptable as the perfect tool of choice for any art project.
With Reeves paint brushes you can not only create beautiful masterpieces but expand your skills and arty abilities through practice and precision. Our flat and round art brushes are the perfect addition to your craft box or even a great way to start building your collection as a budding artist. Whatever your surface of choice, whether it be canvas, paper, even a piece of furniture in desperate need of a makeover – our brushes are the perfect choice to deliver stunning results and guide you along the way. So, don’t be afraid, pick up your brush, be brave and begin your journey to creating fabulous and memorable art.
Types of Brushes
Discover our variety of Reeves paint brushes and get ready to be blown away by the diversity user friendliness of each brush which are designed to be used for specific arty tasks whether it be fine detail, broad stokes or filling in large areas. We offer a variety of round and flat brushes at the ready to give you a helping hand with your crafting needs.
Our flat brushes come in a variety of sizes that range from large, wide brushes all the way down to small, thin brushes. A square end with medium to long hairs they are ideal for achieving beautiful bold strokes, sharp edges, and intricate detail. As well as being perfectly fitting for spreading paint over large areas. Just like taking a spatula to a cake, flat brushes are the perfect partner to master your watercolour, acrylic or oil paint techniques.
Reeves round brushes have perfectly pointed tips and long bristle that huddle closely together. Ideal for outlining or achieving that careful, complex detail you can also use round brushes to fill in smaller sections of your piece.
Available in a variety of forms, our round brushes sport unique traits with individual characteristics to ensure each tiny detail is achievable in the way in which you desire. Pick up a pointed round brush for those tricky thin lines and any possible retouching. The sharp top on a pointed round allows you to paint the smallest parts of your piece. Detail round brushes speak for themselves with their descriptive name, however, their petite handle and short hairs work wonders for short strokes. So, whatever your need for a Reeves art brush, we have certainly got you covered from tip to handle.
Tips for Using Flat Art Brushes
As we have now learned, Reeves flat brushes pair perfectly with our acrylic, watercolour or oil paint. Now it is time to master the flat brush and take your paint palette by storm bristle by bristle. A great technique to take on when using a flat brush is flat wash. This effective method is handy to add to your book of art tricks and can be used almost every time you paint. With a flat wash you can create a flawless ribbon of colour without disruption or error.
Let the paint flow down and allow gravity to do its job – tilt your surface at an angle to let the paint drip downwards. Naturally, flat brushes are an ideal fit for the job and using one of your larger flat brushes will give you the best results. Load your brush with just enough paint to be able to get the job done in one take as flat washing is a quick business! Simply start in the corner of your section and touch your brush to the surface and gently pull straight across to the opposite corner. Voilà – you have a perfect flat wash line!
Tips for Using Round Art Brushes
Once you have mastered the flat brush you can take on round brush techniques. With fine bristles and a thin appearance these arty wands are perfect for achieving those fine details and shapes. Round brushes work beautifully for scroll work and you can kick things up a notch by mastering multi-coloured scroll work. This technique will add kaleidoscopic character to your piece with a pick and mix of shades and tones that blend together in a concoction of colours.
Simply begin by dampening your round brush and adding some luminous colour to one side of the head. Then on the other side of the brush add another colour. Once your freshly prepared paint mixture is ready, gently push down on your surface then lift up the brush with a little twist as you come around. Repeat the process even adding different colours and admire your bespoke results you will be left with. Don’t be afraid, the colours will graciously blend into each other and you can even add a third colour to the tip of your brush. Have fun with this method and enjoy making recipes of multi-coloured magic and watching them come to life right in front of your eyes.
With Reeves paint brushes you can master every swish, swirl and stroke as our round and flat brushes become the magic wand to your masterpiece. Adding our paint brush sets to your craft box are the ultimate way to build your collection and expand your arty skills. Just remember, practice makes perfect so put hand to brush and be on your way to becoming an art brush superstar.
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Fabric Painting
Painting does not start and end with canvas and paper or landscapes and portraits. In fact, you can take your passion for art and your crafting skills anywhere you desire. You can turn a coffee table into a masterpiece, a window into a work of art and even transform clothes into fashionable forms of self-expression with fabric painting. With the thrilling craft of painting on fabric you can give makeovers to your old t-shirts, bags, even furniture fabric like cushions!
Add your individual artistic flair to everyday fashion pieces or add a bespoke design to houseware or objects in your office by painting on fabric. Have you been feeling inspired lately? Take that inspiration and spill it out onto the backpack that’s been sitting in the back of your wardrobe or the t-shirt you were going to take down to the local charity shop.
Fabric painting is the ultimate way to put those well practiced arty skills to the test as well as giving everyday items your own magic touch. A great group activity or simply taking some alone time to unwind, it is something everyone will enjoy. One of the best parts of fabric painting is that you can display your beautiful masterpieces by wearing them, you are the canvas.
Best Brushes for Fabric Painting
One of the first steps in fabric painting is deciding what tools you need which may be a case of digging through your craft box or adding something new to your collection. It is important to know which brushes work best for fabric as material can be a tricky surface to work with. Luckily, some of our Reeves paint brushes are designed to work perfectly with all types of fabric.
Be sure to choose the correct brush for the job as they all have their own individual characteristics that make them useful for achieving specific looks and effects. If you are painting on cotton or linen, you may find larger brushes easier as the material is more durable than the likes of silk where smaller, finer brushes will work better on the smooth and soft surface.
Flat brushes are ideal for filling in large sections of your design whereas round brushes are useful for achieving tiny details and thin strokes. Once you have completed your textile masterpiece, be sure to wipe your brushes off followed by washing them but don’t let them soak for too long as this could damage their delicate bristles.
What Paint to use on Fabric
Reeves oil and acrylic paints pair perfectly with any fabric project big or small. Poster paint can also be used on fabric but beware, it could begin to flake off over time. Our oil paint is the perfect recipe for a fabric showpiece having been used for centuries dating back to the Renaissance when they were used on canvas.
When applied to fabric, oil paint may crack or fade over time. However, its exceptional blending abilities make it wonderful to work with. Prevent chipping or wearing away of your fabric paint by prepping your chosen material with a clear or white gesso primer to seal up and enhance the fabric.
Acrylic paint is a commonly chosen favourite when it comes to funking up your fabrics. At Reeves, we offer this quick dryer in a wide assortment of kaleidoscopic colours that are user friendly for all abilities and fully flexible making it the go to choice for any textile paint. So, pick up your acrylic paint palette and carefully chosen brush and channel your inner fashion designer as you create magnificent works of art on your very own materials.
Brush Techniques for Painting Fabrics
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Because fabric is delicate and slightly more trying than say, canvas or cardboard you may find it challenging to apply common brush techniques to your textile piece. However, there are no rules here so open that creative mind of yours and see where your imagination can take you.
It is recommended, especially for beginner artists, to draw your design with a pencil on to your fabric before you being to paint. For beginners, why not practice your pencil techniques by sketching your design out on paper before taking on the fabric. Once you are happy with your design you can begin to follow the sketch with paint. This gives you a better guideline and lessens your chance of unfixable errors.
If you want to break away from the lines and try some freehand work, you can apply some commonly used techniques that we would usually see with canvas or paper work. Work different tones with gradient blending – commonly seen on canvas or paper can be carefully applied to fabric to create a beautiful effect of colours blending from one shade to another in a transitional fashion.
Give those couch cushions some extra oomph or spice up the handbag you were going to throw away. This can be done with most brushes but our Reeves flat brushes are recommended. Control your brush precisely so that the centre of the gradient is half and half of each colour. A tricky task but with determination and practice you will soon be a blending superstar.
Don’t be afraid to try new techniques when fabric painting or even methods you have mastered in other art projects such as scumbling or flicking. These techniques can give your project a contemporary twist and you might just be the fashion envy of all your friends.
Fabric Painting Techniques
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Fabric painting is an easy-going project that allows you to be open with your creativeness and use your own concepts and artistic mind to be in control of your own designs. Before you take on any textiles make sure they are clean and thoroughly washed. Iron out any wrinkles or this could be a decorating disaster and place a piece of card under your chosen material before painting to ensure smooth lines and avoid paint seeping through to the other side.
The activity of fabric painting is a fun one, so enjoy it, let your creativity fly high and use your personal traits and talents to take control and create unique pieces that you can wear around town and display around your home with pride. Fabric painting is the ultimate way to express your unique style and inspiration. Design, embellish, bedazzle your fabrics – there are no limits to how far you can go on the exciting journey of turning plain items into bespoke masterpieces of colour and beauty.
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