DIYARTZ Chalk & Wax Paint Brush (Set of 3) for Waxing & Painting Projects – 100% Natural Boar Bristles, Ergonomic Handles, Minimum Shedding – Smooth Coverage for Furniture, Milk Paint & Stencil

Soooo, I had this phenomenal idea to turn a 22 foot long wall in my home into our family picture wall. And to make it all gallery-like, it needed to be cohesive. So I decided to paint all the frames white. I decided on chalk paint since I had some for another project I had never gotten around to. Saw that it was recommended to use natural bristle brushes with chalk paint, so I ordered these. I started in on the project the next day just using a synthetic brush instead of waiting for my Amazon order, cause I figured it was just frames and I had, like a bajillion of the suckers to paint.....how much difference could a brush make??? The answer is a helluva LOT! There were streaks and drag marks and no matter how many coats I used, I couldn't get a decent finished product. I was cussing about the paint and the stupid synthetic brush and the mess and seriously thinking this project was just a bad idea......and then my Amazon order showed up with my natural bristle brushes. At this point I was ready just to scrap the whole idea because I really didn't think the brushes were gonna magically fix this mess I had created. The next day I opened the brushes and decided to try at least one coat on a frame before I gave it up as a lost cause. Well, the right brush actually makes a huge freakin' difference is what I found out. The picture of the brushes is after 17 of the frames have been painted with 3 coats each over 3 days. I still have 34 more to do, but I figured at this point I have a fairly good idea how these things perform. Here's the details. They hold and apply the paint incredibly well, almost NO shedding of bristles (2 hairs on the tapered round one came out), and they wash up AMAZINGLY easy (and that is my pet peeve about brushes, that crusty line of dried paint that happens when you're working on a project that takes hours and then no matter how you try to clean the brush you can never get that (@&*$(@! dried on paint line off at the top). Speaking of that pet peeve, apparently you're supposed to wet a natural bristle brush with water before you use it because the fibers are "natural" and therefore will absorb whatever color/stain you're using......I found that out after I had used these things for 2 days and finally googled how to care for natural bristle brushes (cause by that point I liked these things and wanted to take care of them forever). These didn't do that even though I failed to wet them before use. Like I said, I used them with chalk paint, so they cleaned up with water just beautifully. There is no fraying or stray bristles poking every which way after a few uses like most of the cheap brushes I have used in the past. The handles are solid and comfortable to use, and the leather straps on them are actually kind of handy. I wasn't sure if they would get in the way and I would be dragging them through paint and my project and over the counter. They didn't at all.....I hardly noticed them when I was using the brushes and they are perfect to hang them while drying (or storing too, I guess) so you don't damage the shape of the brush. The round tapered (pointed?) one was so handy for the picture frames and getting into all corners and detail work on some of the more ornate frames I'm using. I honestly don't have one bad thing to say about these. I obviously have a LOT to say in general, though. Good grief, this was a long review but in this case the product was totally worth it!!! Oh, and I can't believe I got this kind of quality at such an amazing price point.....that's kind of the best part of the whole thing, I think.

I love these brushes! Great for craft painting

I was pleasantly surprised when I received my brushes. I love the different handles and shapes. It has worked perfectly on the different pieces of furniture I’ve repainted.

I purchased some pretty pricey chalk paint and couldn't justify another $35 for a brush from that same company so I ordered these instead. They work pretty well. I only used them for one project so far. The bigger brush started losing some bristles after a few minutes. When I went to rinse them out after use the paint would not wash off the outside bristles; like it permanently stained them. I also had to trim flyaway bristles after washing them out. They are a good value for the price but if you want a long term brush that you will use for many projects over and over again then you should get something higher quality.

I would purchase from this company again. Very nice product.

Las uso todo el tiempo y son fáciles de usar

Brushes are good, but the bristles were coming out during the first time using them. I am pulling bristles off the brush and my projects I am painting. Not too happy about it, but will use them a little longer.

It seems that some... aren't familiar with these brushes. Just like alot of long use tools, boar hair brushes have a maintenance care procedure. Which includes steps BEFORE using. The more i read the comments, the more i was like wow, that really sucks. I can imagine the frustration...there's so many times when i had to later learn i wasn't using a tool/ equipment right&when i learned about it i was like, omg.. NOW i get it. Wish id known prior! So.... here's to hlp those that aren't familiar with these type of brushes. If you do this, they SHOULD last a VERY long time. (if you also clean&dry well after using) totally worth it if you do, trust me! These are an "investment".

Brushes are excellent quality, I like the different sizes. Good quality bristles.

I am so totally happy with this set. Perfect for all my specific paintings.Nice handles on them, very comfortable. I personally couldn’t be happier with them !

Quality brushes, great price for six piece set, no brainer - buy them now!

Great quality easy to clean. Stroke free brushes

The product is difficult to clean, I have bought similar, the other ones seem better. I will use them.