PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
🎨 Da Vinci Squirrel 418 Wash Brush
Premium German Craftsmanship for Watercolour Artists
✨ Why Artists Choose Da Vinci Squirrel Hair
💧 **Exceptional Water Retention**
Squirrel hair holds **3x more water** than synthetic brushes, giving you longer painting sessions without constant reloading
🎯 **Perfect for Large Washes**
Oval shape delivers **smooth, even coverage** across backgrounds, skies, and large color fields
🇩🇪 **Authentic German Quality**
**100% genuine squirrel hair** - we're authorized Da Vinci dealers, no cheap imitations
🎨 What Can You Paint With It?
**WATERCOLOURS**
Perfect for wet-on-wet techniques, glazes, and atmospheric effects
**INKS & WASHES**
Ideal for illustration work and layered color effects
**GOUACHE**
Great for soft, opaque coverage in illustration
**OILS/ACRYLICS**
Too delicate for heavy paints - use synthetic brushes instead
📏 Size Guide - Choose Your Perfect Brush
🧼 How to Keep Your Brush Like New
✅ **DO THIS**
- Rinse gently in **lukewarm water** after each use
- Use **mild soap** (Marseille soap is perfect)
- **Reshape the tip** while damp
- **Hang or lay flat** to dry, hair pointing down
- Store in a **brush roll** or container
❌ **NEVER DO THIS**
- **Don't soak** past the metal ferrule
- **No harsh detergents** or washing up liquid
- **Never twist or pull** the hair roughly
- **Don't dry near heat** sources
- **Don't leave paint** to dry in the brush
🎨 Real Artist Uses
🌅 **Landscape Artists**
Perfect for laying down those gorgeous sky washes and atmospheric effects. Size 4-6 handles A4 paintings beautifully.
🏢 **Architectural Artists**
Ideal for uniform background washes behind buildings and smooth gradient work in urban sketching.
🌸 **Botanical Artists**
Great for soft petal washes and background work that won't overpower delicate flower details.
🏆 Why Choose Hobby Heaven?
**Authorized Dealer**
Direct from Da Vinci - 100% authentic products
**Same Day Dispatch**
Orders before 1PM go out the same day via Royal Mail 24
**Family Business**
Artists serving artists - we understand your needs
**No Hidden Costs**
Clear pricing, easy returns on unused items
📋 Technical Specifications
🛒 Ready to elevate your watercolour game?
Select your size above and add to basket - dispatched same day from our UK warehouse!
🎨 Hobby Heaven - Your Art Supply Specialists
Authentic art supplies • Fast UK shipping • Artist-to-artist service
Specifications
- Brush Shape Oval Wash / Mop
- Suitable For Watercolour, Gouache, Ink, Water-based Media
- Not Suitable For Oils, Acrylics, Makeup
- Colour Natural Wood
- Brand DaVinci
- Item Brushes
- Type Wash Brush / Oval Mop Brush
- Medium Watercolour, Gouache, Ink, Water-based Media
- Features Extra soft, High absorbency, Smooth even washes, Handmade in Germ
- Country/Region of Manufacture Germany
- Intended Use Professional Artists, Students, Hobbyists
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