da Vinci Series 418 French Watercolour Wash Brush
The da Vinci PETIT GRIS PUR Watercolour Brush is a traditional French-style wash brush, crafted with the finest pure blue squirrel hair for artists who demand superior softness, fluidity, and water retention. Known for its exceptionally high colour-absorbing capacity, this brush is perfect for creating smooth, even washes over large areas.
Its round shape, combined with short lacquered wooden handles and classic plastic quills (from size 12 in genuine goose quills), makes it an ideal tool for expressive watercolour techniques and delicate glazes.
Key Features:
- Hair: 100% pure blue squirrel hair – soft, absorbent, and ideal for fluid media
- Shape: Round tip for versatile application and consistent stroke control
- Ferrule: Traditional plastic quill (sizes 12+ use natural goose quills)
- Handle: Short, transparent lacquered wooden handle for control and comfort
- Handle Length: Short for optimal control in watercolour techniques
- Subbrand: PETIT GRIS PUR – da Vinci’s premium French-style series
- Individually Crafted: Hand-assembled for consistent quality and reliability
Used primarily for watercolours on traditional watercolour paper.
Application:
- Wash techniques
- Glazing
- Silk painting
Whether you’re laying down fluid backgrounds, blending layers in silk painting, or glazing with subtle transparency, the da Vinci PETIT GRIS PUR delivers unmatched flow, control, and performance.
Price range: R456.00 through R4,799.00
Product Description
The da Vinci PETIT GRIS PUR Watercolour Brush is a traditional French-style wash brush, crafted with the finest pure blue squirrel hair for artists who demand superior softness, fluidity, and water retention. Known for its exceptionally high colour-absorbing capacity, this brush is perfect for creating smooth, even washes over large areas.
Its round shape, combined with short lacquered wooden handles and classic plastic quills (from size 12 in genuine goose quills), makes it an ideal tool for expressive watercolour techniques and delicate glazes.
Key Features:
- Hair: 100% pure blue squirrel hair – soft, absorbent, and ideal for fluid media
- Shape: Round tip for versatile application and consistent stroke control
- Ferrule: Traditional plastic quill (sizes 12+ use natural goose quills)
- Handle: Short, transparent lacquered wooden handle for control and comfort
- Handle Length: Short for optimal control in watercolour techniques
- Subbrand: PETIT GRIS PUR – da Vinci’s premium French-style series
- Individually Crafted: Hand-assembled for consistent quality and reliability
Used primarily for watercolours on traditional watercolour paper.
Application:
- Wash techniques
- Glazing
- Silk painting
Whether you’re laying down fluid backgrounds, blending layers in silk painting, or glazing with subtle transparency, the da Vinci PETIT GRIS PUR delivers unmatched flow, control, and performance.













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