Iddings brushes:
an ideal choice for students, teachers or professional scenic artists.

These low cost scenic liners, or fitches, are carefully manufactured in the United States with long natural bristles to yield a smooth, even stroke. They can be used on a variety of stagecraft materials, including muslin, canvas, lumber and such non-porous surfaces as plastics and metal.

Because the bristles are natural, not nylon, Iddings brushes will become fully charged with scenic paint that is thinned with water. Each brush features a full head of tapered bristles, offering the artist an option of painting a wide or thin stroke.

Seamless nickel ferrules keep the bristles tightly bundled for effective use. Polished, sealed handles have the right heft for students and scenic artists and resist wear and damage.

Iddings brushes should be washed in warm (not hot) water immediately after use and rinsed until all traces of paint have been removed. They should be laid flat or hung by the handles for drying. Periodic cleaning of the brush head and soaping the bristles into place after cleaning will aid in maintaining its original shape, prolonging the life of the brush.

 
Rosco Lay-In Brushes:
have been carefully designed and manufactured to meet the demands of scenic artists everywhere. Meticulous attention to all the components – bristles, ferrules (the metal band that holds the bristles) and handles, have produced a series of brushes that, with routine maintenance, will provide excellent service for years.

They are available in ferrule widths of 4", 5", 6" and 7". The bristles are all made of soft, natural hog hair to allow you to paint a clear line without marks or scratches. There is an extraordinary number of bristles packed into each brush’s ferrule to permit a full charge of paint on each and every dip into the paint bucket. The bristles are also somewhat longer than those found in commercial brushes to prevent paint from penetrating the ferrules.

The ferrules are all manufactured in stainless steel to prevent rusting and are coated for extra protection. All the handles are high quality hardwood, carefully varnished for durability. The 4", 5" and 6" wide brushes are equipped with removable handles, so you can easily switch to the longer handles for painting on the floor.