{"product_id":"pinceau-lavis-aquarelle-imitation-petit-gris","title":"Watercolor wash brush","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSquirrel-effect watercolor wash brush — no. 4, 6 or 8\u003cbr\u003e(BRUSH ONLY)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThis squirrel-effect synthetic fiber wash brush allows you to hold a significant amount of water and color to create washes, gradients, backgrounds, and smooth transitions in watercolor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eIts flexible brush head allows for fluid strokes without the stiffness of a classic round brush. It is primarily suited for transparent and diluted techniques: watercolor, water-based ink, light gouache, or pigments prepared as washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eIkane offers three complementary sizes: no. 4 for controlled washes and small formats, no. 6 for versatile use, and no. 8 for backgrounds, flat washes, and larger surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #4480c7;\"\u003eINFORMATION\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eThe squirrel-effect brush replicates the desired flexibility of traditional wash brushes, with a brush head made of synthetic nylon fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eIts main function is to carry enough water and pigment to cover an area without having to reload the brush after each stroke. It is particularly useful for skies, backgrounds, blending, and wet-on-wet transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eIt can also be used with water-based ink or heavily diluted gouache. For very fine outlines, tight details, or thick paint, a more responsive round brush is more suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #4480c7;\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6; padding-left: 22px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eType: watercolor wash brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFibers: synthetic squirrel-effect nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHandle: birch wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTechniques: watercolor, washes, water-based ink, diluted gouache, and fluid pigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 4 — Precise Washes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor notebooks, small compositions, controlled areas, and smaller colored sections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 6 — Versatile Washes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor intermediate sizes, gradients, blending, and most common watercolor work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo. 8 — Large Washes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor backgrounds, large flat washes, large water reserves, and compositions on larger formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #4480c7;\"\u003eUSE \u0026amp; CARE\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eDampen the brush head before picking up color, then remove excess water on the edge of the container or palette. Gradually load the brush according to the desired intensity and fluidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eFor an even wash, prepare enough color before starting and work without letting the edge of the stroke dry between brushstrokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAfter use, rinse the fibers with clear water until all pigments are gone. Gently reshape the brush head with your fingers, without pulling on the fibers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eDo not leave the brush soaking in water: this can deform the brush head and weaken the ferrule. Dry it flat or with the head facing down before storing it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); padding: 8px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; color: #4480c7;\"\u003ePAIR WITH\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eTo prepare several dilution levels, use this brush with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/palette-en-ceramique-compartimentee\" style=\"color: #4480c7; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecompartmented ceramic palette\u003c\/a\u003e. Its separate zones allow you to maintain a dense color, an intermediate mix, and a lighter wash during the same session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eIt can also be used with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/pigment-aquarelle-supervision\" style=\"color: #4480c7; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSuper Vision watercolor pigments\u003c\/a\u003e to work on diffusions, blending, granulations, and transparent layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eBetween strokes, place it horizontally on the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/repose-pinceaux-en-ceramique\" style=\"color: #4480c7; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eceramic brush rest\u003c\/a\u003e to preserve the shape of the brush head and keep your work area tidier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 1px solid rgba(58,123,200,0.3); margin: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🤍 Ikane Studio Tip\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor a smooth wash, prepare the entire amount of color needed before the first stroke. Tilt the paper slightly and keep the bottom edge of the wash wet so that each stroke joins the previous one without creating a dry demarcation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ikane Studio","offers":[{"title":"No. 4","offer_id":58168428757324,"sku":"CJJJJTJT18095-BlackD","price":13.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 6","offer_id":58168428790092,"sku":"CJJJJTJT18095-BlackF","price":16.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"No. 8","offer_id":58168428822860,"sku":"CJJJJTJT18095-BlackH","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/8786\/7468\/files\/Pinceau_lavis_aquarelle.jpg?v=1784798254","url":"https:\/\/b31fyk-vr.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/pinceau-lavis-aquarelle-imitation-petit-gris","provider":"IKANE PARIS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}