Kolibri 8508 – Flat Brush for Acrylic and Tempera Paints
The Kolibri Series 8508 is a flat painting brush with golden synthetic bristles, designed primarily for use with acrylic paints and tempera. Its flat shape allows you to create broad strokes, apply paint evenly over larger areas and, depending on how the brush is held, also work with lines and details.
The short handle makes the brush easy to control and suitable for school art projects, hobby painting, creative workshops and everyday painting.
Golden Synthetic Bristles
The brush features golden synthetic bristles with a flexible and elastic character. Their construction allows for comfortable paint application and good control while painting.
Synthetic bristles are a practical choice, particularly for water-based paints, and are easy to clean after use.
Flat Shape for Broad and Precise Strokes
The flat shape of the Kolibri 8508 offers several ways of working. The wider side can be used to apply paint over larger areas, while the narrower edge can be used to create thinner lines and more precise strokes.
The brush is suitable for:
- painting larger areas,
- broad and even strokes,
- creating lines,
- outlines,
- layering paint,
- more precise work depending on how the brush is held.
Practical Short Handle
The Kolibri 8508 features a short natural wooden handle with a lacquered finish. The shorter design is particularly practical when working at close range and provides easy control over the movement of the brush.
The bristles are secured with an aluminium ferrule.
Suitable for School, Hobby and Creative Painting
Thanks to its easy handling and simple maintenance, the Kolibri 8508 is suitable for different levels of experience. It can be used for school art classes, home projects, hobby painting, art courses and creative activities.
What Paints Is the Kolibri 8508 Suitable For?
The brush is primarily designed for acrylic paints and tempera. It can also be used with other suitable water-based paints, provided they are compatible with synthetic bristles.
For oil paints, we recommend choosing a brush specifically designed for that medium.
How to Care for Your Kolibri 8508 Brush
Before first use, rinse the brush with warm water to remove the gum arabic used during production to maintain the shape of the bristles.
After painting, clean the brush as soon as possible and remove any remaining paint. With acrylic paints, it is especially important to prevent the paint from drying in the bristles. For more thorough cleaning, use Kolibri Brush Cleaner.
For regular care, Kolibri Brush Soap can be used to help keep the bristles clean and in good condition.
Do not dry the brush on a radiator, hot plate or in direct sunlight. After washing, allow it to dry naturally, ideally with the bristles pointing downwards.
Key Features
- flat brush shape,
- golden synthetic bristles,
- flexible and elastic bristles,
- suitable for acrylic paints and tempera,
- suitable for broad strokes, larger areas, lines and more precise work,
- short lacquered wooden handle,
- aluminium ferrule,
- easy maintenance,
- suitable for school, hobby and creative painting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kolibri 8508 suitable for children and students?
Yes. Its short handle, flat shape and easy maintenance make it suitable for school art classes and creative activities.
What paints can I use with this brush?
The Kolibri 8508 is primarily designed for acrylic paints and tempera. It can also be used with other suitable water-based paints.
Is the brush suitable for detailed work?
Yes. Although it is a flat brush, its narrower edge can be used to create thinner lines and more precise strokes. For very fine details, however, a round brush with a fine point may be more suitable.
How should I clean the brush?
Clean the brush as soon as possible after use and remove all remaining paint. For regular care, you can use Kolibri Brush Soap, while Kolibri Brush Cleaner is suitable for more thorough cleaning.
Kolibri 8508 – A Flat Brush for Acrylic and Tempera
The Kolibri 8508 is a practical flat brush with golden synthetic bristles, offering a wide range of uses when painting with acrylic paints and tempera. Its flat shape allows you to work with larger areas as well as narrower strokes, while the short lacquered handle makes the brush easy to control.
