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For beginners, I recommend that you have only three of four brushes. One round brush, size 8 or 10; one flat brush, size 1/2 or 3/4 inch, and a good large wash brush (either a squirrel mop, or a Hake). The size will eventually determine just how large or small you can work, and you may expand your supply of brushes as you become more familiar with painting.

Below is a list of brush types and my recommendations for their use. Also remember, when you purchase your brushes, mark them in such a way that you will know that they are yours. I have lost many brushes by laying them down away from me desk and not being able to identify them, or losing them outside and not being able to find them. I recommend a vibrant color nail polish on the end of the brush.