Glaze and Decoration Brushes

Walker Ceramics stocks a very extensive range of high quality brushes, from the wonderful Calligraphy brushes to the ultra fine Golden Nylon.

It is essential that the correct brush is used when glazing ware. Although we recommend the following styles for glazing, they are all multipurpose brushes. The preference of one brush over another is a matter of personal choice.

Caring for Brushes

A good brush is a sound investment. Any brush, no matter how high the quality, can be destroyed by bad housekeeping.

• A New Brush - Wash the brush in lukewarm water with a small amount of household detergent. This will remove any wax used to hold the hairs in place. Rinse well, and dry by standing brush head up.

• General Care - Don't leave brushes sitting in water. This will eventually bend the hairs out of shape, and loosen their grip in the ferrule. Rinse the brushes under running water at the end of each day. Work any colour caught up near the ferrule with your fingers.

• Re-Shaping - Brush hairs should always be left to dry in the shape you wish the hairs to be.
  • Pointed Rounds: After rinsing, gently "wind the hairs up" by drawing through thumb and forefinger while turning the handle in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. The hairs will then be shaped into a point and will dry in that condition, ready to use the next day.
  • Squares: Squeeze excess water out between thumb and forefinger, leaving the hair shaped square.

Types of Brushes

• Hake
  • A simple brush with extremely soft hair suited to laying on large flat areas of colour, glaze or slips.
  • Available in sizes IL25 - 25mm, IL40, IL51, IL76 and IL100
• Calligraphy (IN)
  • Japanese calligraphy brushes for the decoration of ware by glaze, slip or underglaze. The hair produces lively brush work.
  • Available in sizes 0,1,5,7,9 and 11.
• Square (IS)
  • Full soft hair for a variety of work where a good load of colour is needed. Available in sizes 6, 9, 13 and 19.
• Round - Golden Nylon (IP)
  • Synthetic hair. Chosen by us for its ability to form a fine point, hold a good load of colour; it offers resiliency at an economical price. The range of sizes makes this a very practical brush.
• Fan Blender
  • White bristle hair forming fine point. This brush covers many uses and needs in decoration - colour can be drawn from the centre of the plate out giving a focal point; or used on its edge the hairs can be shaped to give the effect of leaves on trees etc.
• General Brush Kit (Product Code IZ405)
  • 5 brushes made with synthetic bristles
  • Sizes 2, 4, ¼, ½ 15 mm long bristle, ½ 25 mm long bristle.

Using the correct decoration brush can easily make the difference between satisfactory and unsatisfactory results. We are continually upgrading our range to meet the exacting requirements of all our customers hence, we welcome enquiries for any brushes not appearing on our website.