Chinese Effect Brush with Cockerel Feathers for Clouds and Water

Chinese Brush with Cockerel Feathers – Painting Effects by Twisting

The Chinese brush is an effect brush with soft cockerel feathers for depicting moving water, clouds and swirls. You do not drag it like an ordinary brush but twist it as you apply the paint. The paint spreads out in flowing, curving shapes.

The bamboo handle is decorated with Chinese characters. The ferrule and the cap with loop are made of ox horn.

Painting with the effect brush

Twisting is what makes this brush special. Pick up the paint and hold the handle loosely between your fingers. Place the feathers on the painting surface and twist the handle as you slowly guide the brush. This creates curving lines and swirls that you can use for waves, whirlpools or cloud shapes. The soft feathers give way and form slightly different shapes with every twist, so no two strokes look exactly alike.

Material and care

The brush is made of animal materials: cockerel feathers and ox horn. This is worth knowing if you pay attention to vegan materials. The cap with loop protects the soft feathers during storage and can be used for hanging the brush.

Chinese brush with cockerel feathers product details

• Brush type: round brush, effect brush
• Hair: soft cockerel feathers (cockerel tail feathers)
• Handle: bamboo with Chinese characters, long handle
• Ferrule and cap with loop: ox horn
• Use: clouds, moving water, swirls, calligraphy
• Contents: 1 piece

You will also need: paint of your choice and a painting surface, for example ink or water-soluble paint and suitable paper.