What is this used for?
is curated, tested and approved for makeup artists by the renowned professional face painter from Canada, Mai Park! This small Round #2 brush is ideal for precise linework, teardrops, and fine details. If you are hoping for a brush that will enhance your artwork due to its high quality materials and perfect bristle shape and bounce, check out Bananagum Brushes! Mai is famous for her beautiful linework, and she knows that having an excellent brush is essential to maximize clean lines and flow.
How do I use this correctly?
To use, get your round brush wet, wipe the end of it against the edge of your water container to remove any access water. Carefully rub your damp brush against your face paint cake until you create a creamy consistency. Make sure to form the point of the brush as you load it. Once you have a nice load, you can paint on the face/body in thin delicate strokes with just the tip, or press the brush against the skin and lift as you move it to create tear drops or thin to thick strokes.
To clean, If you are using a water activated face paint, wash brushes with hand soap or professional brush soap between uses. You can also use makeup removers like Jest Paint Brush and Body Wash, or an oil based product to break down and wipe away face paint from this brush. Allow brushes to fully dry before using again.
To store your paint brushes, make sure to keep them in a protective case when transporting them to your gigs. I suggest a brush wallet for an organized display on the job, and for safe storage. When you get home from a gig, wash your brushes as needed and let your brushes fully dry out before closing the wallet up for long term storage.
Tips: Hanging brushes upside down or at a downward angle is the best way to dry them out thoroughly and keep water from soaking into the ferrule, which can lead to cracking of the painted handle over time. Make sure not to leave your brushes in the paint water while working, this can bend the tips and also damage the handles.
What are the characteristics / dimensions of this ?
This is made of Toray bristles from Japan, which are a premium synthetic option for vegan artist brushes. The bristles combines precision, controlled strokes, and durability. This synthetic alternative to natural hair is great for fine detail work, and they are easy to clean. The coated wooden black painted handles help prevent paint chipping, but should not be left to soak in water. These are the approximate measurements: Hair length: 11 mm / 0.43 inches. Hair width at base: 2.4 mm / 0.09 inches. Brush length: 18.2 cm / 7.17 inches.
Some pro advice If you are looking for face paint brushes that are easy to clean, load and release paint evenly, and can keep their shape after a lot of use and washing, choosing a synthetic hair brush like Bananagum Brushes is the best choice.
What makes this different from others?
Bananagum brushes are designed with face painters needs in mind. Each brush is a valuable addition to your kit, and can be used for different sizes and styles of strokes. This collection by Mai Park, of Bananagum Face Painting, has been tested and given her seal of approval. She distributes them around the world for other artists to enjoy and creates tons of demo videos using them. The bristle material is high quality Toray. You will notice excellent paint flow and also absorption of paint so that you don't have to load so often. These synthetic tapered filaments are designed for perfect pointed tips and and can withstand lots of use and cleaning. They have the best qualities of a natural hair brush, but behave even better, plus they are vegan.
Is this safe for using with cosmetics?
This is made of synthetic hypoallergenic materials that are considered non toxic and safe to use with acrylic and water based paints, including face paints and other forms of makeup. The bristles are soft and won't scratch the skin. Since the bristles are synthetic, they don't contain animal proteins which means that they have a lower risk of causing allergic reactions. They easily pick up, but don't hold on tightly to the product, which also makes them easier to use and to clean. This makes them a more sanitary choice.
What are the main materials in this ?
The main materials in this are premium Toray Bristles and Coated Wooden Handles.
Toray Bristles are soft, flexible tapered synthetic filaments with a good bounce. They are a high end bristle made in Japan and perfect for face paint brushes. They easily release the paint when being used, which is great because you don't lose paint inside the brush head.
Wooden Handles are painted and clear coated for use with water activated paints. It is attached to the bristles with a shiny silver Aluminum Ferrule.
How long does shipping take and what are your return policies for this ?
We will ship your on the same business day if your order is placed before 1pm EST, it is not a national holiday, it is not the weekend, we are not experiencing any unforeseen situations (like weather issues, sudden staff reduction, etc) and we don't have any posted warning stating otherwise on our shopping cart. Orders are shipped using the shipping method you choose at checkout, with shipping options ranging from as fast as 1 to 3 business days to ones as slow as 8 business days or more. We can ship to almost every country (except for Cuba, Russia, Iran, North Korea and occasionally some other countries depending on specific situations). For more up to date details read our shipping and return policies.
Why should I choose Bananagum over other brush brands and why should I buy it from Jest Paint?
When you choose Banagum Brushes, you are supporting a small business that cares about your success as an artist. Mai Park has over 15 years of face painting experience and has mastered the art form, developing her own unique style that is recognized around the world. With so many brushes to choose from, sticking with a brand like Bananagum who demonstrates their use and stands behind their quality is key.
When you order from JestPaint.com you know you are ordering from a professional face paint store with more than 15 years of experience, with professional face painters and staff ready to provide the product support you need, USA based customer service with a USA based phone number and email, fast turn around and shipping, and quality cosmetic grade products that have been tested by professionals on the job. You are not buying a generic white label product from an overseas supplier with zero legal presence in the USA, uninsured and with no knowledge or support for their products. By supporting JestPaint.com you are not only buying with confidence, you are also supporting a small family owned business that invests in your growth as a professional face painter by providing you with hundreds of free blog posts and FAQ pages so that you can learn all you need about the products you buy, including how to use them, care for them and how to select the right ones.
Best of all, at Jest Paint we have over 400 shop
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