Filbert sisal brush

Texture with softer edges

A filbert is a flat brush with a rounded tip, and with sisal bristles it gives you a different kind of texture from a standard flat. Marks come out looser and more organic, with no hard straight edges, so the texture blends naturally into the surface around it.

Sisal is a stiff natural plant fibre, so the brush leaves open, broken strokes that smooth brushes can’t. Use it to add grain, foliage, stone, bark, and weathered effects to a painting or craft piece.

Why you’ll like it

• Coarse sisal bristles that create strong, natural texture
• Rounded filbert shape that blends texture without hard edges
• Good for stippling, scrubbing, dry brushing, and dabbing
• Suitable for acrylic and craft paints, and for decorative finishes
• Two sizes, so you can match the brush to the area you’re covering
• From Royal & Langnickel, a well-known name in brushes

Great for

• Foliage, trees, bushes, and grass
• Clouds, mist, and soft atmospheric effects
• Bark, stone, and weathered surfaces
• Dry brushing highlights over a base colour
• Rustic, aged, and distressed finishes
• Furniture, signs, and craft projects
• Decorative wall effects and faux finishes
• Art classes and workshops

Techniques to try

• Stippling: Dab the brush straight onto the surface for a speckled, soft-edged texture.
• Dry brushing: Load a little paint, wipe off the excess, and drag lightly across a dry surface.
• Scrubbing: Work the paint in with short, rough strokes to blend colour and add grain.
• Pouncing: Tap the brush up and down for a soft, even texture over larger areas.

Care tips

1. Wash with warm water and soap straight after use, since dried paint is hard to remove from coarse bristles.
2. Work the bristles gently to release the paint, and rinse until the water runs clear.
3. Reshape the bristles and let the brush dry flat or with the bristles pointing down.
4. Don’t leave the brush standing in water or solvent.
5. Use separate brushes for different paints to keep colours clean.

• Sisal is rough by design. For smooth, even coverage, choose a synthetic brush instead.
• Natural fibres can shed a few bristles when new. Brush them off before the paint dries.
• Keep out of reach of young children.