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The best detail paint brushes for beautiful artwork

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Aside from using these brushes for art projects, detail paint brushes are great for touching up dings on your car, wall, or wood flooring. Fill in chipped paint with these extra-fine brushes and no one will even know that your car was previously missing a few spots.

Quality work takes time, and thanks to detail brushes, you won’t have to rush a great piece of art. Too plump of a brush will blur lines and ultimately not provide the amount of detail an extra-fine brush can. When deciding on the best detail paint brushes for you, you’ll want to choose one that is easy to grasp and comfortable. This ensures that you’ll have the best control when using these brushes.

eBoot Detail Paintbrushes

Best Overall

This set of five detail paint brushes come in sizes 10/0, 5/0, 3/0, 0, and 2. Each brush’s bristles are nylon, resulting in a soft, flexible tip that won’t split under pressure. Use this set for oil painting, car detailing, watercolor, acrylic painting, and more. The easy-grip handles are made of wood and come in a triangular shape to prevent rolling off your work surface.

Artbrush Tower Fine-Detail Paintbrush Set

Best for Beginners

Beginners will love this set of seven extra-fine paint brushes which come in sizes 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. The durable, short handles will give any painter extra control over their paint strokes. This set of brushes is ideal for painting canvas, detailing figurines, ornaments, or filling in a paint by number picture.

Princeton Artist Brush, Size 0

Best Synthetic Brush

For the softest brush, guaranteed to release an even amount of color in each brush stroke, opt for this detail brush, in size 0. The synthetic material of this brush’s tip is extremely soft, allowing it to consistently soak up water and paint and evenly distribute it onto your canvas.

Seasoned and budding artists alike will love the precision offered by these detail paint brushes. Although these brushes work great with any type of paint, and on a myriad of different canvases, they’re not just for art! Use these brushes to touch up chipped paint on your walls or car, and you’ll love how they’ll look brand new again.

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