Penslar, Tools & Accessories

Using the right brushes, rollers, and accessories when painting with egg tempera increases the chances of achieving the best possible results. Here we go through how to choose the right tools and tips for using them effectively.

Choosing the right brush

When painting with egg tempera, it is important to choose the right brush. Use brushes with natural or mixed bristles. Thanks to their ability to hold a lot of paint, they mean you don't need to take new paint as often. The paint should be applied generously "wet on wet". Synthetic bristles are not as suitable because they can create an uneven surface when reloading paint multiple times and the brush does not hold as much paint.

Size and shape of the brush

Adjust the size and shape of the brush according to what you are going to paint. For large areas, use a wide brush to cover larger spaces quickly and efficiently. For detail work and smaller areas, use a narrower and more precision-adapted brush. Lacquer brushes and ceiling brushes work excellently. Our egg tempera brushes are 40, 60, and 80mm wide and barely 8-10mm thick. Then we have a sturdier ceiling brush 100x30mm that is excellent for painting larger areas.

Choose the right roller and accessories

A roller works well if you are going to paint a larger area such as walls and ceilings. Preferably a roller with a slightly longer nap of about 20-25mm, so it can hold a lot of paint and reduce the number of times you need to reload with new paint. It can be good to have a narrower roller for edges and a wider one for larger areas. Feel free to use an extension pole if it is larger areas. The paint can advantageously be poured into a roller tray or just directly onto a board.

Other tools for painting

Feel free to try other painting tools to achieve exciting effects. Wallpaper brush instead of a brush covers both large areas and can give a nice lively surface to the paint. Natural sponge provides a surface with life, and can be used together with several shades or colors mixed on the same surface. Blueberry twigs or a birch twig are great for splatter painting. A stencil brush is a good tool for stencil painting. Experiment and discover different effects.

Protect surfaces and mask

To make painting easy and avoid getting paint in the wrong places, it is good to cover the floor underneath with protective paper and mask edges with masking tape. If you are masking on wallpaper or freshly painted surfaces, it may be good to use blue masking tape that releases more easily and does not damage the substrate. Remove the tape as soon as possible after painting.

Cleaning brushes and tools

After you have painted with egg oil tempera, it is important to clean the brushes and tools thoroughly. Use soap or olive soap and warm water to clean the brushes and make sure to remove all paint from the bristles. Let the brushes dry lying flat on a surface or hanging to maintain their shape.

In summary, it is important to choose the right brushes, tools, and accessories when painting with egg oil tempera. By using the right equipment and taking good care of them, you can achieve the best possible results in your painting projects and use the same tools over and over again.