Reply To: Are you spending too much? Frugal Hobby

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Cheap brushes are ok for heavy duty tasks like drybrushing, washing or basing/gluing but beyond that I always found cheap brushes to be a false economy.  I have spent less money on brushes since I switched to windsor and newton than I did before.  There’s an fairly expensive outlay up front given that they weigh in at aroun £12-£15 per brush depending on size (other brands like Artis Opus are even more expensive).  However buy some brush soap, clean them regularly and they will outlast cheap brushes many times over.  And if you don’t want to pay Artis Opus or Windsor & Newton prices, buy Rosemary & Co that are about a third of the price.  You will still get far more bang for your buck with expensive brushes.

Brushes are a bit like shoes.  A good quality pair will last you much longer and cost you less in the long run.