Large 2-in-1 Round Chalk and Wax Paint Brush | Painting or Waxing Furniture | Handmade with All Natural Bristles and Ergonomic Handle | Dark or Clear Wax | DIY, Home Decor, Wood

The brush is working out great for both painting and applying wax. I definatley advice washing the brush first to remove any loose bristles so they aren't left behind on your piece. I would be curious if some of the other brushes where folks complain about broken bristles left behind also include instructions to wash the brush before using it (a RTFM moment). This made a difference.

I have been looking for a large round brush like this for a little while. I happened upon this, and thought I would give it a go. It arrived in perfect condition, pristine actually. Now that I had it, I needed to find a piece to paint. Well, I did, actually I found a few, of a couple different sizes. I quickly grabbed my brush and got to work. Oops, I was so excited, I did not follow instructions and wash the brush to remove any loose bristles; this did not turn out to be a problem at all. I think I found three bristles as I painted, and that was like one per piece, honestly. Well, the verdict was in, and I love it! It held paint well without dripping (I was using a thicker paint, but drips have always caused me problems) it went on smoothly, and covered as much area as I wanted. No complaints. Onto the medium sized piece. Again, no complaints, and was now cursing myself that I had not bought this sooner, as I would have saved myself a lot of hassles. I do have to say, with two kids in college, $18.00 and myself are not easily parted, however, I have come to learn that good tools are well worth the money, and for this tool, it's a no brainer. Moving on to the smaller piece. Yes, I would use it again as apposed to a regular smaller, or angled brush. I used the Brossum on the legs, flat surfaces, and other parts this would fit. There were some smaller "holes" that I did need a one inch brush for, so after, I just went and filled in using that. As for clean up. No issues, I usually have the paint line in my brushes, can't seem to get them fully clean, but this too was not an issue. I used black paint, and you would never know it. I rinsed until all the paint that was going to come out was out, then I used a drop or two of dish soap, and it is back to being perfect. I love the fact that I can hang it up, as it comes with the leather loop, and not just a hole in the brush. I can't say enough about the Brossum. The company also seems (although there was obviously no need) to be very interested, and conscientious about putting out great products, and have no doubt they would offer excellent customer service. If you are looking for a good brush, make it this one.

Thick bristles, good product holding quality, easy to clean up; very few loose bristles. If this wears out, I'll buy another.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:Well made. Arrived on time.

I bought this to use specifically for Annie Sloan soft wax, and was attempting to find an affordable brush that had reliable reviews. It was very annoying to me to see reviews that ended with "I was compensated for this review"! I wanted honest opinions I could trust. So first of all, please know that I paid for this myself and am leaving a review to help others! I used this brush for the soft clear wax. First, I rinsed the brush with warm water as per the directions to remove any loose bristles. As I was waxing my pieces (2 small pieces and 1 large dresser) I only had a a few bristles come loose. They came off easily when I removed the excess wax with a cloth, so it wasn't a problem at all! I didn't have to use tweezers or anything. I haven't used this brush for chalk paint, but it worked great for the wax! I used dish soap to clean the wax after use, which did the trick. I recommend this brush to anyone looking for an affordable brush for soft wax!

I first purchased chalk paint and wax brushes for about $15 each from my local craft store because Lowe's didn't have any. I ended up washing the paint off because the bristles shed so badly and returned the brushes. I then drove over 45 minutes and spent $50 and $75 each on Annie Sloan chalk paint and wax brushes. I was very disappointed in them as well as I had the same problem. I was constantly picking out bristles. It wasn't as bad as the craft store brushes, but still a hastle. Not wanting to spend another arm and leg on a second set of brushes, I decided to give this a try and was very pleased. Very few lost bristles and a little softer than the Annie Sloan's. I'm going to buy a couple more because I often have multiple projects going at the same time.*Update: After leaving this review, I decided to Google loose bristles in Annie Sloan brushes, and discovered that you're supposed to wash and bang 'em around AND paint on some paper and wash 'em again before first use... who knew? I wish they'd mentioned that on a label.

I used this brush for my first time chalk painting. I did two medium sized desks with about 8 drawers. It did shed quite a few bristles as I read in other reviews. Didn't bother my too much as I just picked them off the projects. I don't have a lot of experience with chalk paint but the brush prices seemed high. I don't lose many bristles with regular paint brushes in the same price range. I think if I were to do it again I would just paint with a regular Purdy brush.