Mixing and bundling
The process starts with the brush hair. Each paintbrush is mixed to our individual specifications to combine different grades of fibre. This combination is what gives each brush their wide belly to allow for colour holding, as well as fine and precise points ideal for more detailed work. To do this, we use a machine that layers the hair over and over to ensure that the hair mix is even.
Once the hair is mixed to the required spec, they are grouped into bundles. This allows the hair to be safely stored and transported without any issues, but also makes it easier to cut the hair to the required length.
Head making
Following the hair mixing process, our skilled team of brush makers then fill each ferrule with the correct amount of hair, pulling the hair to a specified length dependent on the brush size and series.
More traditional paintbrushes that use sable and squirrel hair are made using a cannon to flatten the hair before using a strong thread to tie the fibres together. The hair is shaped by hand into each brush type, ensuring that they pull together to a fine point.
Synthetic brushes are made in a similar way but are not tied. Instead, a larger amount of hair is selected that helps to hold it in place within the ferrule.