Gilders Sizing Brush RP-5: This brush was designed for water gilding glass with loose leaf in reverse for Signage, Art, Decoration and much more. The hair is 100% pure brown squirrel. The hair is wrapped with a copper ferrule and attached to the handle with brass nails. The handle is made from wood and painted black. The handle also has a hanging hole. The overall length is 7″. The width of the brush is 1 1/2″ and the hair length out is 1 1/4″. Available in 1 size only Series RP-5

The Japan Brush is made with Black Goat Hair and a plain lacquered handle. Japans are great for painting backgrounds, especially glass backgrounds. They are great for pushing paint out of the way without leaving lines or streaks. The Japan Brush is also used for sizing large letters and objects. After you have gilded you can use the Japan Brush to brush off the ‘tails’. It will brush off without damaging the Gold Leaf. You can brush vertical, horizontal or diagonal and the gold will show the direction of the brushing, without damaging the surface. Head Width: 1 1/2″ and 2″ Hair Length: 1 1/4″