Jo Sonja Sure Touch 
Kolinsky Sable Brushes

Our Kolinsky Sable brushes are being discontinued and are available at clearance prices while supplies last.

Sure Touch Kolinsky Sable Brushes

Important Note:   Kolinsky brushes are not made from sable martens, but rather from the tails of male Siberian weasels, found in Russia and northern China. Traditionally the fibers were obtained by trapping wild animals.  However the status of the fibers is in doubt after its inclusion in CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).  European farms do raise the animals domestically for this use but it is impossible to genetically tell the difference between the farmed and the listed threatened weasels.  This makes it extremely difficult to try and manufacture any new brushes that include the fiber.  

 

We have always loved our Kolinsky Sable brushes, and all of ours were manufactured before the ban, however we have made the decision to discontinue them.  If you can’t reliably tell the difference, we ethically don't want to take a chance of importing hair from an animal that may be at risk.
1320 Sable Round Brush
1320 Sable Round Brush
1320 Sable Round Brush
1320 Sable Round Brush
1320 Sable Round Brush
1320 Sable Round Brush
1320 Sable Round Brush

1320 Sable Round Brush

$37.72
$125.75
SALE 70% OFF

A round brush shape made from the finest select kolinsky sable fur designed with an extra long, fine tip. This brush will base paint and detail a stroke design with ease. The fine tip can easily be pressed open for vermiculation details when desired.

Because of its strength, spring, and ability to hold fine points and edges, sable is considered the finest fiber for painting with watercolors and oil paints. Kolinsky is a more expensive, professional grade of sable that, if properly cared for, will last for many years. 

Important Note:   Kolinsky brushes are not made from sable martens, but rather from the tails of male Siberian weasels, found in Russia and northern China. Traditionally the fibers were obtained by trapping wild animals.  However the status of the fibers is in doubt after its inclusion in CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).  This makes it extremely difficult to try and manufacture any new brushes that include the fiber.  European farms do raise the animals domestically for this use but it is impossible to genetically tell the difference between the farmed and the listed threatened weasels.  

We have always loved our Kolinsky Sable brushes, and all of ours were manufactured before the ban, however we have made the decision to no longer manufacture them.  If you can’t reliably tell the difference, we ethically don't want to take a chance of importing hair from an animal that may be at risk.

 There are excellent synthetic replacements being developed and we'll be releasing a line of those soon.
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1325 Sable Detailer
1325 Sable Detailer

1325 Sable Detailer

$10.12
$25.30
SALE 60% OFF

A "Detailer" is a specialty brush with a long, fine tip and a full “belly”. The modern version of the quill brush.  Designed to hold a lot of paint for the painting of designs with many details, from teardrops to outlining.

Because of its strength, spring, and ability to hold fine points and edges, sable is considered the finest fiber for painting with watercolors and oil paints. Kolinsky is a more expensive, professional grade of sable that, if properly cared for, will last for many years. 

Important Note:   Kolinsky brushes are not made from sable martens, but rather from the tails of male Siberian weasels, found in Russia and northern China.  However the status of the fibers is in doubt after its inclusion in CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora).  This makes it extremely difficult to try and manufacture any new brushes that include the fiber.  European farms do raise the animals domestically for this use but it is impossible to genetically tell the difference between the farmed and the listed threatened weasels.  

We have always loved our Kolinsky Sable brushes but have made the decision to no longer manufacture them.  If the end user can’t tell the difference, why take a chance of importing hair from an animal that may be at risk?
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Brush Soap & Conditioner
Brush Soap & Conditioner

Brush Soap & Conditioner

$7.16
$10.22
Brush Care/Brush Soap/Brush Cleaner

Your brushes are your professional tools and they deserve only the best! Experience the difference with Brush Soap & Conditioner, the perfect combination of paint brush soap and brush care that delivers professional-grade results every time. Keep your brushes soft, clean, and free of nasty residue with our unique soap and conditioner blend. Enjoy effortless painting with the best brush care available!

Just a few minutes of your time can assure longer life for your most important investment in quality brushes. New brushes come shaped with a packing material. Gently rinse the packing material out of your brush with warm water, then wash with a little soap and rinse again. The brush is ready to use with all water based media. For oils, reshape and allow the brush to dry thoroughly before use.

DURING USE

  1. Change rinse water frequently (for oils, keep your mineral spirits or turps decanted).
  2. Don't allow the brush to stand in your water or thinner as this will bend their bristles.
  3. Rinse and/or clean brush whenever a buildup of pigments is beginning to occur within the fibers or bristles.
  4. Whenever possible use older brushes for more invasive procedures, saving newer brushes for more gentle use.

FOLLOWING USE

  1. Gently wipe out as much of the paint as possible from the fur or fiber.
  2. Rinse well. For oils, gently working in mineral oil or baby oil and wiping out will save some exposure to thinner or turps.
  3. Wash well with a good brush soap. Rinse well. Reshape brushes that are used for stroke work.
  4. Store brushes upright, protecting bristles or fibers from bending.

SPECIAL HINTS

  1. Prolong the life of your acrylic brushes by working a little Jo Sonja's Retarder Medium intothe fur or fiber, reshape and store. Even if the Retarder dries out of the brush, it won't hurt it. The use of the Retarder can help prevent a buildup of pigment near the ferrule of the brush. For oils- leave a little Vaseline or baby oil in the brush.
  2. Protect your natural fur and bristle brushes from insects and animals, which especially like the most expensive brushes best. Moth balls, cedar chips, or covered containers are possible choices.
  3. If a brush should become bent during storage just briefly dip it into a cup of very hot (not boiling) water and give it a few swishes; this straightens out the fur or fiber.
  4. If a brush loses hairs:
    a. The loss of short hairs usually indicates rough treatment during painting, cleaning or insect invasion. Check your technique.
    b. The loss of extra long hairs, usually noticed during first use, may indicate missed gluing or tying of the brush during the manufacturing process. Return to maker or shop where you purchased brush.
  5. Quality brushes are made with care and concern but it is possible that a problem could have occurred during the assembly procedure of your brush. Reputable companies will stand behind their product. and gladly make exchanges when a brush problem is due to a manufacturing oversight.

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Brush Care

Your brushes are your professional tools and they deserve only the best care! 

Just a few minutes of your time can assure longer life for your most important investment in quality brushes. New brushes come shaped with a packing material. Gently rinse the packing material out of your brush with warm water, then wash with a little soap and rinse again. The brush is ready to use with all water based media. For oils, reshape and allow the brush to dry thoroughly before use.

 

FOLLOWING USE

1. Gently wipe out as much of the paint as possible from the fur or fiber.

 

2. Rinse well. For oils, gently working in mineral oil or baby oil and wiping out will save some exposure to thinner or turps.

 

3.  Wash well with a good brush soap. Rinse well. Reshape brushes that are used for stroke work.

 

4.  Lay flat to dry.  Store brushes upright, protecting bristles or fibers from bending.

 

SPECIAL HINTS:

For Acrylics:

Prolong the life of your acrylic brushes by working a little Jo Sonja's Retarder Medium or Brush Soap & Conditioner into the fur or fiber, reshape and store.  Even if they dry out of the brush, it won't hurt it. The use of the Retarder or Brush Soap & Conditioner can help prevent a buildup of pigment near the ferrule of the brush. 

 

For Oils:

Leave a little Vaseline or baby oil in the brush.

 

If a brush should become bent during storage just briefly dip it into a cup of very hot (not boiling) water and give it a few swishes; this straightens out the fur or fiber.

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