The paintbrush is one of the most important tools in a watercolor artist’s kit, but there are so many options that it can be difficult to select the right one for your needs. Luckily, we’ve done the research and rounded up the best round art paintbrushes for watercolor painting.
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Our Editor’s Best Round Art Paintbrushes Reviews
Bestseller No. 1
Transon Round Paint Brush Set 9pcs Synthetic Sable Hair for Acrylic Painting Watercolor Painting Gouache ink Craft and Detail Painting
- Transon artist Round Paint Brush Set - Suitable for different painting medium: gouache, acrylic, watercolor, ink, tempera. These round brushes are suitable for all level of artists.
- These synthetic brushes are very snappy. They are made from high-grade nylons, mimicking sable bristle characteristics. They are very absorbent and elastic, the decent tenacity gives perfect spring-back. Synthetic bristles are also easy to clean and maintain.
- Ergonomic ergonomic designed handles made from solid wood, multi-lyer and uv painted . Perfect for precised control and comfortable to hold. Nicle-plated aluminum ferrules are durable under corrosive conditions. Anti-shedding process, securing nylons in the ferrule.
- The synthetic nylons are suitable for painting on different surfaces like canvas, wood, rock, plastic, glass, etc. Perfect for art painting and DIY.
- A basic and versatile round brush set with 9 Popular sizes: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 12. From detail liners to round tips. This round brush set covers all your basic painting need.
$7.99
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Bestseller No. 2
Artkey Round Tips Paint Brushes Set, 12-Pack Professional Nylon Hair Paint Brushes Long Birchwood Handle Paint Brush for Acrylic Oil Watercolor Gouache Tempera Canvas Face Nail Art Painting Supplies
- Full Size Paint Brush Set: 12 sizes of professional round tip brushes, including small tips for fine painting and large tips for extensive filling, providing a good range of strokes and techniques. Designed to meet all the basic needs of professional art painting
- High Quality Craftsmanship: This is the artist quality paint brush set. Silky soft synthetic nylon wool forms a smooth brush head with excellent liquid holding power. The polished long birch wood handle provides a comfortable grip and better control of finer details. Double-fastened, rust-proof nickel ferrules ensure that no bristles will come off or fall apart while painting
- Easy Maintenance Paint Brush: The nylon bristles of this paint brush set have been carefully selected for perfect rebound after each brush stroke. After using the brushes for acrylic, oil or watercolor painting, they can easily be cleaned with soapy warm water and reshaped to the tips of the brush. They will then be stored vertically or horizontally and allowed to dry. Designed for long-term use
- Versatile Paint Brush Set: Built to the industry's top specifications, ideal for professional studios as well as academic applications. Suitable for all types of paint or media projects including oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, enamel, glaze, gel, face paint, body paint, rock paint, porcelain paint, nail art, etc
- What You Get: 12 individually numbered paintbrushes of different sizes to accommodate simultaneous use of different colors. Perfect for artists, amateurs, students, teens, children and painters of all levels. A wonderful gift for your friends and family to have fun in painting. 24/7 customer service
$14.49
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Bestseller No. 3
Acrylic Paint Brushes Set, 12pcs Professional Round-Pointed Tip Artist Paintbrushes for Acrylic Watercolor Oil Painting, Face Body Nail Art, Crafts, Canvas, Rock, Shoes, Miniature Model & Fine Detail
- 🎨 12 VARIOUS SIZES OF ROUND PAINTBRUSH: Set contains 12 versatile paint brushes with a variety of sizes make PAINTING more easy and always have the right brush for painting project. Perfect for artists and painters of all levels. Wonderful gift idea for friends and families that enjoy painting! Brush Size: sizes: #0, 1#, 2#, 3#, 4#, 5#, 6#, #7, #8, #9, #10, #11, #12; Length: 17.7 cm ~ 21.7 cm.
- 🎨 ALL-PURPOSED PAINT BRUSHES SET: This variety pack paint brushes set can cover all your needs. Ideal for acrylic, watercolor, gouache, enamel, cel-vinyl, oil painting, body, nail, face painting, paint by number, miniature, model, rock, wildlife, botanical, portraiture, doll, illustrations, fine work, art class, DIY & Crafts. Can be used on multiple surfaces including skins, rocks, shoes, wood, glass, ceramic, cups, model ships and airplanes, leather, gesso and more.
- 🎨 PREMIUM CRAFTMANSHIP: These small brushes are made from high quality bristles, nickel ferrules and sturdy wooden handles. Soft and flexible bristles pickup paint well and release it smoothly. Short handle provdes perfect balance and precise control while painting. The high quality brush hair sealed in aluminum ferrule firmly ensure no wiggling or shedding, and the steady wood handles are lacquered to give the handle a high-gloss, waterproof finish that reduces soiling and swelling.
- 🎨 EASY MAINTENANCE: After using the brushes, it’s very convenient to clean them with warm soapy water and reshape the brush tips with fingers. Air-dry the brushes and store them in the carrying container in a tip-top position for long time of use. Brush hair will spring back to perfect shape after cleaning. No compromise to the performance or appearance after multiple painting and cleaning.
- 🎨 WHAT YOU GET: 12 round-pointed paint brushes and 60 days money back guarantee. We guarantee you'll love the fine tipped paintbrushes set, and if you aren't absolutely satisfied, return it within 60 days for a refund, no questions asked. Great art supplies for kids, beginners, students, amateurs, even advanced painter and artist. Wonderful gift idea for Birthday, Back to School, New Year's Day, Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas.
$7.99
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SaleBestseller No. 4
Soucolor Acrylic Paint Brushes Set, 20Pcs Round Pointed Tip Artist Paintbrushes for Acrylic Painting Oil Watercolor Canvas Boards Rock Body Face Nail Art, Halloween Pumpkin Ceramic Crafts Supplies
- Great Value Pack Artist Paint Brushes: Soucolor 2-pack 20pcs 10 different sizes of professional paintbrushes set, Fantastic High quality gifts for creative, artistic siblings to share!
- Awesome Set of Paint brushes: Professional paint brushes can cover all of your needs. The multi-purposed brushes are ideal for Watercolor, Oil, Gouache, enamel, Acrylic Painting, Body, Nail, Face Painting, Miniature, Model, Wood, Glass, Cup, Ceramic, Fine work, Art class, Craft Art Painting, DIY Art Crafts etc.
- Soft and long-lasting: The bristles are soft and strong, with nickel metal ferrules and blue wooden handles. After cleaning, the bristles will become soft and fluffy again and will not fall off.
- Easy to clean: it’s very convenient to Wash well in soap and water. Retain shape after drying. the brushes hold up very well. Nice selection to beginners and professionals. Keep them clean and they last a long time.
- Halloween Pumpkin Ceramic Crafts Supplies: A Great painting gift for family, friends, kids, girls, women, student, classmate, teacher. For using in school, travel or used in the home and office.
$5.79
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Bestseller No. 5
Falling in Art Paint Brushes Set, 12 PCS Nylon Professional Round Paint Brushes for Watercolor, Oil Painting, Acrylic, Face Body Nail Art, Crafts, Rock Painting
- Twelve Sizes Art Paint Brushes: 12 size professional round-pointed paintbrushes with a variety of shapes make MIXING COLOR easier, Apply to oil, acrylic, watercolor, art painting, face painting, miniatures, detailing, craft art painting, model, etc. Model 1# 2# 3# 4# 5# 6# 7# 8# 9# 10# 11# 12#.
- Superior Quality: The small paint brushes are designed with imported Nylon hair, which is soft and smooth, but also resistant to moisture, so you can focus on your painting.
- Wonderful Paint Brushes Set: This variety pack paint brushes set can cover all your needs. Ideal for acrylic, watercolor, gouache, enamel, cel-vinyl, oil painting, body, nail, face painting, paint by number, miniature, model, rock, wildlife, botanical, portraiture, doll, illustrations, fine work, art class, DIY & Crafts. Can be used on multiple surfaces including skins, rocks, shoes, wood, glass, ceramic, cups, model ships, and airplanes, leather, gesso, and more.
- Easy Clean: After using the brushes, it’s very convenient to clean them with warm soapy water and reshape the brush tips with fingers. Air-dry the brushes and store them in the carrying container in a tip-top position for a long time of use. Brush hair will spring back to perfect shape after cleaning. No compromise to the performance or appearance after multiple painting and cleaning.
- From Us: Falling in Art aims to provide tons of premium painting art supplies, brushes, easels and easel sets, canvas panels, and more to satisfy your needs to be an artist. Once you meet issues when using our products, pls feel free to contact us.
$7.99
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SaleBestseller No. 6
Transon 8pcs Round Watercolor Paint Brush Set Goat Hair for Watercolors,Acrylics,Inks,Gouache,Oil and Tempera Black Color
- Versatile watercolor brushes - Transon round paint brushes are suitable for multiple painting medium including watercolor, acrylic, gouache. Use for detail work, washes, fills, and varied lines.
- Professional Quality - Made from high-grade nylons and natural hairs, these brushes hold liquids effortlessly.
- Sturdy and Durable - These brushes are built to last with nickel-plated copper ferrules, they double-crimped to prevent wobbling.
- Ergonomic Design - The wooden handle is well-balanced and fine polished and finished with multiple layers. They give you comfortable grip and smooth control.
- Complete Set - The set includes 8 of the most popular sizes: 1, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16. Covering all your basic needs for round brushes.
$12.99
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Bestseller No. 7
U.S. Art Supply 20-Piece Large Round and Flat Hog Bristle Tempera Paint Brush Set - Fun Party, School, Student, Class Craft Painting - Beginners Starter Artist Painting Brush Kit
- A fun 20-piece set of large 10 round and 10 flat paintbrushes that are ideal for tempera paint and have bright-colored handles and ferrules for easy identification when young artists use them.
- The brush handles are easy to grip for excellent handling and brush control, making them fun, safe, and easy to use. It is a great starter brush kit for any young aspiring artist!
- The hog hair bristle brushes hold large amounts of paint for full strokes of paint color. It is the perfect colorful brush set to inspire the creative process in young minds!
- Use this excellent 20-piece art painting brush set to introduce your young artist to the world of painting art. See their creative side as they paint with these brushes and happily show off their artistic creations.
- This starter brush kit makes an excellent gift for birthdays and holidays. Check out our other cool, artist-friendly U.S. Art Supply products.
$7.99
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Bestseller No. 8
50Pcs Round Paint Brushes Bulk, Anezus Small Paint Brushes Classroom Brushes Set for Kids Model Canvas Painting Face Acrylic Watercolor Oil and Crafts
- 【Acrylic Painting Paint Brushes Bulk】 The small paint brushes bulk comes with 50pcs fine detail paint brushes, proper for beginners and artists who need lots of miniature brushes for detail painting, can easily meet your painting demands.
- 【Fine Tips for Detail Painting】 Small paint brushes allow you to do detail work and fine painting precisely to reach very precise and pointed edges, tight, small spots or tiny points, which will give you a smooth painting experience. Perfect for school projects, teaching art at classroom, and training class, etc
- 【Quality Small Brushes】Our mini paint brushes are made of anti-shedding soft nylon hair bristles and anti-rust aluminum ferrules, Soft, sturdy, easy-to-clean nylon bristles hold up to frequent use and won’t wobble, shed or break off. Lightweight plastic handle provides a comfortable grip to hold in hands and easy to control, suitable for kids, children, students, amateurs, starter or artist to create various painting
- 【Multifunctional Paint Brushes】These art and craft paint brushes can be applied with oil, watercolor, acrylic, vinyl, gouache paint, glue and more, suitable for painting class, birthday, festival parties, body painting, face painting, nail art, painting canvas, rock, miniature, model, ceramics, arts and crafts painting, etc. Versatile and practical to finish your art works
- 【Easy to Clean and Reshape】 Clean the classroom paint brushes immediately with warm soapy water after using and reshape the brush tips, avoid scrubbing during cleaning. Air dry the art paint brushes and place the cleaning brush vertically, face up or horizontally for long use
$6.59
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Bestseller No. 9
Charles Leonard Creative Arts Round Tip Paint Brushes, Short Stubby Round Handle with Hog Bristle, 7.5 Inch, Colors May Vary, 10-Pack (73210)
- Brightly colored 7 1/2" plastic handles
- Natural hog bristles
- Seamless aluminum ferrule
- One of each color included: brown, black, white, purple, red, orange, turquoise, green, yellow, blue
$8.92
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SaleBestseller No. 10
BOSOBO Paint Brushes Set, 2 Pack 20 Pcs Round-Pointed Tip Paintbrushes Nylon Hair Artist Acrylic Paint Brushes for Acrylic Oil Watercolor, Face Nail Art, Miniature Detailing & Rock Painting, Blue
- ► TWO PACKS OF TEN SIZES ART BRUSHES: 10 size professional round-pointed paintbrushes with a variety of shapes make MIXING COLOR more easy, perfect for artists, amateurs, students, teens, kids, children and painters of all levels. Wonderful gift idea for your friends and families who have fun in painting! 10 Size: 5/8 8 6 4 5 3 2 2 1 2/0; Length: 17.5 cm to 19.5 cm (6.9 to 7.7 inches).
- ► All-PURPOSED PAINTING BRUSHES SETS: Nice combination of tips for design purposes, versatile miniature paint brushes allow you to do fine detailing and art painting precisely to reach tight, small spots or tiny points. Works well with oil, watercolor, acrylic, enamel, cel-vinyl, gouache paints. Great for wildlife, botanical, portraiture, doll, illustrations, miniature, model ships and airplanes, arts and craft, rock, leather, gesso and ceramic, or body, nail and face art painting.
- ► HIGH QUALITY CRAFTSMANSHIP: Artist quality small paint brushes designed with durable synthetic nylon bristles, rust-proof nickel ferrules, and sturdy wooden handles. Individually hand crafted and double-crimped with excellent workmanship so no flaking paint from handles, loose bristles or ferrules with this pro mini paint brushes set. Intended for long time use, no compromise to the performance or appearance after multiple painting and cleaning.
- ► EASY MAINTENANCE: After using your fine tip paint brushes for acrylic, oil or watercolor painting, it’s very convenient to clean them with warm soapy water and reshape the paintbrush tips. Air-dry the detail brushes and store them in the carrying container in a tip-top position for long time of use. Paint brushes nylon hairs are carefully selected and will spring back perfectly after every brush strokes. They can be easily clean up with soapy warm water and reshaped with your fingers.
- ► WARM TIPS: Clean your brushes immediately after using them, avoid scrubbing while cleaning. Never leave your brushes resting on their heads in water, solvent, or when drying. Store clean brushes vertically, head-side-up or horizontally. What You Get: 10pcs artist brushes set * 2 and friendly customer service, if you have any question with your painting kit, be free to contact us and we will make it right for you in 24 hours.
$5.83
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Best Round Art Paintbrushes Buying Guide
Before choosing the best round art paintbrush you should consider following options:
1. Size: If you have a particular size requirement, make sure you purchase that size. Otherwise, you can purchase a combination of various sizes for your art needs.
The most common sizes are 8, 10, and 15 millimeters. The size you use is dependent on the type of art you are creating, and the medium you are using.
2. Stiffness: The amount of stiffness in the brush will depend on the type of tip you choose. Synthetic bristles are more durable and easier to control than natural bristles, but they aren’t as good at creating expressive marks.
Natural bristles are better at creating expressive marks, but they aren’t as durable and aren’t as easy to control.
If you want to create expressive marks, choose a brush with a sharp tip. If you want to create a thick line, choose a brush with a chisel tip.
3. Hair Type: Synthetic brushes are best if you are creating colorful artwork since they won’t leave any trace of color in the lines. Natural brushes are better for black and white line art.
4. Quality: Do some research and purchase a good quality brush from a reputable company. Cheaper brushes will leave streaks, and won’t last as long.
5. Cost: Art supplies can be expensive, so always consider the cost of the brushes you are purchasing. Cheap brushes will leave streaks, and won’t last as long.
6. Brand: Some artists prefer a particular brand. If you have a favorite brand, purchase it. If not, then it doesn’t matter what brand you purchase.
What else you should know about round art paintbrushes
1. What is the best type of round art paintbrush for the job?
The best type of round art paintbrush for the job is a natural bristle brush.
2. What are the different types of round art paintbrushes?
The different types of round art paintbrushes are:
1. Round
2. Pointed
3. Angular
4. Filbert
5. Oval
6. Dagger
7. Liner
8. Comb
9. Fan
10. Mop
3. How do you care for round art paintbrushes?
To care for round art paintbrushes, soak the bristles in warm water for a few minutes, then use a brush comb or your fingers to gently remove any paint buildup. Rinse the bristles thoroughly and allow them to air dry before storing.
4. How do you choose the right size round art paintbrush?
The size of the brush depends on the size of the painting surface and the amount of detail in the painting. A small brush is good for painting small areas or for adding detail to a painting. A large brush is good for painting large areas.
5. What are the most popular round art paintbrushes?
The most popular round art paintbrushes are the ones made by Winsor & Newton.
Conclusion
On the market, there are numerous best round art paintbrushes. Hopefully, the list of the top ten best round art paintbrushes will save you time researching and deciding on the best one for you.