Why Kolinsky Sable Brushes Are So Expensive | So Expensive

[@dr.mattpavlic305]

It's nice to see old school craftsmanship and where quality and attention to detail are THE most important parts of production.

[@Strwbbe]

Dr. Matt Pavlic yeah

[@nightsniper8381]

Dr. Matt Pavlic yeah for 300 dollars, I better be getting quality

[@alphestanley7194]

We should also be glad that brushes aren’t always made like these anymore. Having cheaper brushes allows more people to express and venture into art.

[@yvler3111]

China can't relate

[@COVID--kf3tx]

I’m just glad there’s variety

[@darylpriyono]

I’d hate to accidentally turn on the fan in there

[@nabeelaudah5171]

Well...shit

[@Un3k0]

Imagine that ..... lol 😂

[@SuperValaVala]

Or sudden sneeze !

[@therhythmictale5574]

Do YoU kNoW tHE fAn pERsOnAlLy?!?!!!??

[@Un3k0]

Or let in a cat lol

[@althds7099]

"The 9 Brush Makers" sound like a movie title.

[@tankadar]

The fellowship of the Brush

[@yakultis]

The Brush Chronicles

[@floral2743]

There once was 9 brush makers. They were great friends, so everything they did, they did together. After a bet on who could make the best brush, they each made a comoany if their own. It all started as harmless fun. But soon discord appeard. The once best friends turned into feared enemies. The companies turned into great empires. Now, the person who made the bet woke up from their slumber. Realizing what happened, they are now on a jorney in search of the lost friendship.

[@thineevee7345]

@@floral2743 I would watch that

[@solar_sawyerma]

time to write a book

[@shehryarkaleem2955]

When you're watching these kinda videos it's time for you to go to sleep

[@trapnest9]

Shehryar Kaleem i feel attacked

[@shehryarkaleem2955]

@@trapnest9 I can't even read your name xd

[@swilson5320]

Buts it’s only 1 am

[@SaturnCrashing]

hahahaha this is so true

[@rajeevchaudhary1793]

😂 but it is in my salebus

[@GreatSageSunWukong]

When I was a kid i asked my dad for a painting set expecting something small with pans, on Christmas i got a massive wooden box full of W&N tubes, a porcelain mixing pallette and squirrel hair brushes, it was the best set I ever had, still have the box and the mixing pallette 30 years on, the brushes lasted many years, never had anything like it since.

[@peach8982]

Sun Wukong thank you for sharing, what a lovely gift your father gave you.

[@ejhc9628]

@@mage_r338 Quality matters in everything, people ask why I pay for expensive clothes ($80-100, not that Gucci stuff) but these clothes last me a long time, same with technology.

[@PriusRaj]

@@ejhc9628 do you never stain or snag your clothes on things?!? Do they never stretch out or fade?!? Where do you find these clothes?

[@crazydragy4233]

Dayum thats so awesome!

[@incloudnine5433]

@@PriusRaj uhh, pretty sure if you take good care of it, it won't fade or tear. also, most expensive stuffs are really durable, not gonna lie. which is why it's expensive.. because it's made to be used a lot of times and still look as good as new.

[@sanskaarkulkarni1036]

It's so satisfying to see how they seperate hair based on length so easily

[@DSTROYRvids]

I have been buying these brushes for twenty years, and never had a clue how much effort went into creating them.

[@xxXSemiProXxx]

JChase7452 lol you’ve just been paying 300 dollars for 20 years and no clue why?

[@htjjidr5rk]

@@xxXSemiProXxx You can appreciate the quality without knowing the process behind it. We have no idea how most us of the stuff around us is actually made....

[@danijelaleksi7130]

@@xxXSemiProXxx literally wtf lol

[@superkingarmaan9875]

But are you any good at painting?

[@bgcm1995]

Bruh who tf pays 300 bucks for a brush, high quality or not lmao

[@bayumajid7546]

Im happy with my own $1 lyra synthetic brush. Not because ive tested the series 7 and compare its worthiness but Im just too broke to afford one. Gotta love what you got lol

[@ariqkamil571]

tbh lyra still expensive for me

[@idontthinkso2431]

"I'm using my own hair" - Vegan

[@samanthajohnson5910]

Go for at least a $20 brush if you can, way less fussy than a $1. Imagine how good these are tho 😍

[@fatmagamal3701]

Is nobody gonna talk about the animal they get the hair from its tail ? Nobody ? Just me.. OK!

[@crazydragy4233]

I bought some 10-20 € worth brushes and theyre hella good but I thought they were pricey haha :”dd

[@Nancy-pf6ft]

Wow- I never would have thought these were still hand made. I’m so impressed with the level of care and the Company taking time and caring about the preservation of these skills.

[@MichaelHarto]

Every brushes you use, an old lady had her lips on it first.

[@anonymous1hahaa]

Just the way i like it.

[@fitkamgummy]

😂😂😂

[@taurus1962]

Right, like I get why they have to do it, but that's nasty, they need to clean those before they ship them out. 🤢 I remember playing with them as a kid in art class. I would rub them against my hand and my face cuz they were so soft, never again now that I know somebody licked it 🤢😂

[@UlyaMaulida]

Ikr, I keep replying that part just to make sure.

[@humanbeing1429]

@@anonymous1hahaa your username may be anonymous but now we know you like old lady spit 😂😂😂

[@victorias9117]

spoiler: it's expensive because it'e made by hands not machines

[@jendas333]

By 9 pairs of hands that are the best in the world at what they do

[@superkingarmaan9875]

@shi. Why? Due to synthetic everyone can be a painter now and it is just as good as original.

[@encalica853]

@@superkingarmaan9875 it is not 'just as good' but good enough

[@bucca2]

Also because they hunt the weasels sustainably, instead of farming or using harmful hunting practices

[@triss.2540]

@yoga pangestu okay boomer. Go be racist somewhere else.

[@setomari]

I’m more impressed by the way she tied the string around the brush

[@slopez159]

I wonder how well these workers are paid when the company relies on them and they have all the skill it takes to make all their products.

[@karldelavigne8134]

If they have worked there so long, I suspect the pay is good and they are valued by the company.

[@cloudy7971]

@@karldelavigne8134 yeah, that makes sense

[@franciscouderq1100]

@@karldelavigne8134 They are the company asset!!!!

[@bobbysimatupang8368]

@princesshoneybee100 seriously.... You have to turn this into a gender issue..... Disgusting, get a life

[@mirillis6083]

@princesshoneybee100 honestly shut up, we SEE men work side by side with the women NOWHERE does it show men benefiting from the women's work Why are you assuming that the women cant have a higher rank than men?

[@ldysz]

Imagine having allergies and enter the room.

[@shinyprisma6085]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@fetsfer]

Exactly...

[@ajaniseymore2219]

@@rayne8757 same

[@LunnaySol]

🥴🥱😖

[@quiereme7285]

That'd be a living hell for me--

[@Letyourcolorsblendwithmine]

They must pay their people quite well, any amount of turnover would be ruinus.

[@kaitlynmiller7357]

This was my concern as well. To be such a rare skill, they must be compensated well. Anything else and these women are just being robbed of their time

[@noneedforskill328]

They earn about 140-200k a year

[@user-tz9jh6pv2j]

@@kaitlynmiller7357 Robbed of their time? What an incredibly privileged take on it. Some people spend their entire lives doing much more menial tasks for much less money.

[@stoneagearcher3477]

@@user-tz9jh6pv2j Don’t want to do menial tasks your entire life earning less money? Learn a valuable skill then!

[@veryconfused9768]

@@stoneagearcher3477 and how can one do that?Not everyone lives in good countries.

[@rosarionaomiraines.922]

Spoiler:it is sooo expensive because the saliva of the old lady is magical

[@Gr95dc]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I like this theory

[@user-me8fm5yf4n]

*were do you think us artists gain our powers?*

[@lubianosherviep.6707]

@@user-me8fm5yf4n lmao

[@UtterQueerNightmare]

@@user-me8fm5yf4n Does that mean if I get a £300 brush I'll finally be good at art???

[@nan-vw1ik]

@@UtterQueerNightmare no but the saliva of the old lady can!!! Lols

[@ponpekkopon__29]

regarding them using weasel hair for these brushes : at 1:55 they mention that these weasels are hunted sustainably every spring, under the CITES guidelines. CITES is an international agreement between governments. Its aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival. We don't have any information as to how they're hunted , maybe only chop off their tail hairs man idk , but rest assured these weasels are not endangered by this. of course, its your own choice to purchase synthetic / natural bristled brushes. Synthetic works most of the time but without a doubt natural bristles do work better and also feel better when painting.

[@hinaw0w395]

Would it be cruel of me to get one?

[@TheGremlinOfChaos]

i wanna get me some of these brushes but im b r o k e

[@ponpekkopon__29]

@@hinaw0w395 well that really depends on your own morals !! :) i personally think natural hair brushes are worth to invest in since their quality really shows through and would last you yeeaars ! lots of people own natural hair brushes, so i personally think it won't hurt to invest in a select few good ones !!

[@tuilaviet8414]

海盈 I mean if It last as long as it is said to be, it would be better to buy one as you don’t have to buy low quality ones that you just throw away after using them for a while. I hope that the info they give us is actually true so the weasels don’t have to suffer.

[@chitrikart2328]

Maybe they don't kill them you can just shave their hair you don't have to kill them for that.

[@oed84]

what I have learned from this episode: every new paintbrush has already been in someone else's mouth

[@JazzToTheTwo]

Added value

[@RoyMcAvoy]

@@JazzToTheTwo perhaps a covid or 2

[@damontracyvis1017]

My thoughts exactly!!!

[@mariammeraj7619]

these brushes are treated with more care than I have ever treated my own hair in my thirteen years of existence *_sad hair noises_*

[@garlic_bread180]

BAHAHAAHAH

[@sost.4388]

including the lick?

[@mariammeraj7619]

@@sost.4388 oh hell no🤣

[@aceisnice1351]

*Brad Mondo has entered the chat room*

[@kevinmartincossiolozano8245]

If my hair were worth 300 dollars, I'd consider treating it as careful. But it grows back so I don't care as much

[@WildDisease72]

spoiler: It wont make you a better artist

[@knightwalker2824]

Materials might not be the foundation of being a good artist. It is practice and passion. But every artist knows, that the right and nice materials makes the art piece easier to do and more beautiful than using cheap and incorrect materials.

[@younglonny2220]

Thanks Captain obvious are you going to tell me a good camera won't turn me into Alfred Hitchcock too

[@xgoosey]

@@knightwalker2824 shhhh let them be ignorant, its less competition anyways

[@iamsam8446]

That is 100% true, but if you have 3 artists with the same skill/ability, the edge will go to the one with the better tools of the trade.

[@creamcheese7845]

Lol someone hit a nerve

[@slimealive2553]

Am I the only one who has never heard of this brush and probably never would if this wasn’t on my recommended? Just me ok

[@eadc2158]

Same same. Art and I don't agree. So wasn't really interested but glad I did.😀

[@sqoishicasette]

Me too

[@artemiskingsley]

Well I guess because you are not a watercolor artist. Kolinsky, Escoda, Da Vinci, Raphael, Robert Simmons are among the best and high quality watercolor brushes out there but Kolinsky is a top tier brand. And if are aspiring watercolor artist and you don't have the money to buy one you can just buy cheap japanese or Chinese brushes.

[@cloooo_]

I’m a nail tech and use these brushes 😁

[@k-uwu-su]

@Julian ok but I've been using watercolor paints for 7 years as my main medium and I've never heard of these

[@zolotech1372]

Guess these people would never be replaced by robots 😂😂

[@ujjwalsood3963]

AI is still a myth will take 25 years till that time u will be done

[@joshbranson12457]

Or, a robot for this purpose hasnt been created yet.

[@zolotech1372]

@@ujjwalsood3963 AI is still a myth 4u?....are you living under a rock or something... Am so done with noobs like u😂😂

[@barney2159]

@@ujjwalsood3963 "AI is still a myth" KEK

[@rafiabeng8631]

everything is replacable

[@jendas333]

It is absolutely beautiful to see how something so basic can be made with such attention to detail. These people are amazing and the tradition is fantastic.

[@BHStudios01]

Kolinsky sable brushes are AMAZING. I use the number two round when inking in traditional media, and when using watercolors and guoache. Holds SO much media, and if taken care of, conditioner, cleaned after every single session, they can last for a SUPER long time. 💜

[@cindypanian3176]

I am a watercolor artist. I have 11 Kolinsky brushes. I have had most of them for 30+ years. They are the best brushes I have ever had. I treasure them.

[@adminchang2098]

The skill to separate hair with different length is godlike.

[@sgbuses41]

I'm super impress by that

[@strawhat9197]

This will feel like a Harry Potter wand unboxing

[@devilsadvocate7474]

Ikr lol

[@robgungan4276]

Thats what it felt like lmao

[@tomridgewall5353]

You have no idea opening the box was magical

[@ciocio-san]

I’d honestly cry

[@arvinabo-abo4808]

4:36 So this is why my brushes tasted weird

[@arvinabo-abo4808]

@Fiolai M "Ye shall lick thy brushes" -Leonardo da Vinci

[@chaeribizz12]

AHAHAHAHHAHAHH

[@co2h2co3]

So all this brush is tasted...so no poison and safe to use..

[@Jadedrock]

@Fiolai M licking your natural hair brushes help keeps it's shape lol, I do it all the time after washing. I just put the whole thing in my mouth for like a second 😂

[@afiyoyook6583]

NOOOOO

[@jasonyau4725]

This 9 women must be paid very good since their attention to detail, craftsmanship, skills and experience is not easy to obtain and nonetheless rare.

[@alwinchacko7018]

Well there's probably a reason to why they stayed for 27+ years

[@GUOLVI]

They can pay very good the ladies if you compare to a normal industry employee. But the owner of the company takes all the profits for himself. And he would be nothing without they.

[@JorgeCastro-ui3pi]

Gu Viana it wouldn’t be a company if it didn’t keep the profits

[@amfoy5919]

People are paid based on how good at their job and how replaceable they are. A shelf stacker is relatively easy to replace. An entertainer or artist less so. One of nine brushmakers in the world? I can't imagine they come around very often (hence why they took her back after 11 years off work).

[@asma10shoot45]

All of them have nice manicure

[@shravangupta4828]

What is a mancure

[@asma10shoot45]

@@shravangupta4828 when they give their nails treatement and polish

[@geministargazer9830]

I bet they went and got manicures specifically for the filming lol

[@oliverdai7822]

@@geministargazer9830 either way they'd need to maintain their hands and nails for a job like this

[@canigetalittlebitahope404]

@@oliverdai7822 yeah i thought that too lol

[@janblanch5742]

Kolinsky sable brushes are by far the best and if looked after properly can last for years. Worth every penny. Well done to the creators.

[@NuYoukai]

I just want a handmade brush like this and not $300 sneakers that cost 5 cents to make.

[@Sam-vi2ho]

I'd say you get more value from a really god pair of sneakers than most artist would be able to extract from this brush. A shitty shoe can literally damage you. A cheaper brush made of ethical synthetic materials performs probably just as well as an artifically fancy brush. The brush company is essentially riding the "handmade quality with luxurious material" meme.

[@thebigadam7574]

Ok and?

[@mu1178]

Sam i think the person was being sarcastic..

[@Hugglebuns]

@@Sam-vi2ho Actually, kolinsky has a very unique water-holding & point-holding ability that synthetics can't do. Synthetic Squirrel has high water-holding, but doesn't hold a point, golden taklon is the opposite. A lot of synthetic kolinsky is just dyed taklon so, there is a difference.

[@Sam-vi2ho]

@@Hugglebuns Is it a 3000% price difference?

[@magnolia2]

I’m an illustrator and own many kolinsky sable watercolor brushes. They’re superb. I love seeing how they’re made. Thanks!

[@hyxxx1564]

They had to kill an animal to make them, i dont know what so superb about that...

[@magnolia2]

Hvbaxo Yeah I didn’t mention anything about weasels. Just the quality. And unless you live a perfectly saintly life where you NEVER EVER did anything wrong, don’t judge me and mind YOUR own business. Thank you kindly. Good day darling! 😁😘🖤✨

[@hyxxx1564]

@@英二-y4v whats not wrong about killing a soul just for it hair, are u serious? Imagine someone killing you just because u have smth that they want but they can absolutely live without, how will that make you feel? and there is nothing humane about killing or hunting again if u want to take one for the team and let us know how humane it is then be my guest...animals are just like you but better at least they hunt for survival yall hunt to paint, all that pain to paint? Thats the dumbest shit ever

[@hyxxx1564]

@@magnolia2 change ur twitter bio and then come talk to me, i can't believe animals die so u can illustrate spongebob lmao girl bye.

[@hyxxx1564]

@@英二-y4v Yall got butthurt and started whining over a comment not me (the weasels still got it way worse) and i'm not trying to change her mind she can stay living in the stone age if she wishes...i will forever speak for those who have no voice and i'm never going to tone it down.

[@nourielsbeloved1508]

I remember the time I accidentally snapped one of these brushes, my mom was so mad, now I know why.

[@unicornqueen268]

Ouch..

[@pooholigarch]

Oof

[@franciscouderq1100]

That's craftmanship! I spent most of my ceramist life using your product and you made it so much easier because of your quality brush.

[@turnoffthelights1858]

It's amazing seeing a workforce like this, the experience, and time in service for this kind of product.

[@saraloug23]

I wish that more companies had this level of skill, care and attention to detail.

[@salinahobbes6464]

Ooaf I need one of these (in another life where I have money to spend on things like this) For those wondering why anyone would ever need one of these heckin expensive brushes: they carry much more water and pigment, and the application of paint on paper just goes so much better. You don’t have to keep re-dipping your brushes and can paint uninterrupted, have smoother lines, and the brush is durable. If you used the same sized synthetic brush, dipped it in the same watercolor one time and had a piece of paper and painted stripes, the synthetic brush would run out far sooner than this one. Sometimes synthetic brushes can hold the paint just as well, but they don’t let the pigment out of the brush when doing wet on wet application. Also, controlling the thickness of lines is so much easier. It’s difficult to understand the qualities of a natural hair brush until you’ve painted with one of them, even if you are a watercolorist(?) But if you are a watercolor artist just starting out, I’d say quality of paper > brush quality edit: big sigh at the ethical comments :( but that is besides the point, and a completely different discussion. I'm just talking about how the brushes perform. Anyway, if you are looking for a synthetic brush that is equally expensive because it works well, look up polina bright brushes, vegan and cruelty free. But also, consider what petroleum-based synthetic brushes are made of (fossil fuels). Pros and cons, pros and cons. to each their own, just be an informed consumer. have a good day lol

[@divyamuthyala6815]

Thanks for the explanation!!😊

[@goathead5073]

Maybe you reconsider your purchase. By buying a brush you are paying for the horrible abuse and unethical slaughter of cute noodle dogs.

[@prabeshgurung1067]

MountainGoaat it said ethical and never said they were killed

[@goathead5073]

@@prabeshgurung1067 Just because they weren't killed doesn't mean it's ethical. Have you seen the cages they live in?

[@divyamuthyala6815]

@@goathead5073 Have you?

[@ABoCStudio]

I know a man who is a self-taught sign painter. He trained himself to make the finest natural hair brushes bc he just couldnt afford a good one (like one in this video). Im just fascinated by his enthusiasm. Mean, just looking at how carefully he made the brush, he even show how different the ones he made with the affordable ones he bought, and i can see why is it so important! The strokes are so much better, allowing the artists to have more control with whatever he/she painting. I didn't even know brushes can be that important 🙃

[@bluntobjct]

do you remember what kind of hair he used?

[@edrusmohd8413]

Me as trainee: Accidentally sneezed* Other seniors: 👁👄👁

[@AB-rx8kr]

This is my favorite comment

[@bruh-uq2zx]

Everyone there: held up a gun that sprays hand sanitizer

[@nivearoper989]

I was the 667 comment you are welcome😁

[@edrusmohd8413]

@@nivearoper989 tq btw 😆

[@saku-ra8813]

@@nivearoper989 won’t do you mean "667 like"?

[@William_Reader]

I never understand how somebody with such long nails can do such precise work. I figured they would constantly be getting in the way.

[@bonifacebanta4590]

and she licked it 😳😳😳

[@superkingarmaan9875]

@shi. LOL my sister always cut herself with her nails.

[@frankiemillcarek6976]

Boniface Banta That's an extremely common practice when using an art brush.

[@mbartelsm]

@@bonifacebanta4590 I mean, you are not eating the brush, so I don't really see the issue

[@Genevieve1023]

She's probably very used to them.

[@wb7891]

This is amazing. I would have never guessed something that came so simple to us would have this great of effort put into making them.

[@yangnuying167]

My dad gave me his No. 7 brush, Queen Victoria’s favorite, that he’d had for over 20 years and it still works amazingly compared to the synthetic brushes I used to use that barely lasts a few months.

[@lettuceforlife4827]

I’ve wanted one of these brushes for so long but they are so expensive

[@TraumaER]

Lettuce For life what do they do?

[@RinCooks]

TraumaER it’s for watercolor painting.

[@jasssage507]

Now you know why

[@CA-xz7mv]

There are cheaper options dude. Buying them is like having an iphone

[@chiefcaptn1922]

@@CA-xz7mv iphone 👎

[@justanormalhooman]

I love things that are expensive because of the craftmanship and skill of the makers.

[@Oxideacid]

It's all fun and games until someone turns on the fan.

[@leeminhoe8037]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/raXFlJSNo96VsNU

[@soubhadra]

Then people start using the other end of the brush.

[@Vivi-cu7ez]

Lolol

[@tanushbhansali]

Calm down satan

[@kikiunicorn6402]

I just snorted from laughing so hard 🤣🐿🌬

[@yukey2587]

One of my prize possessions is my #10 Windsor Newton Kolinsky watercolour brush. My second is the WN watercolour travelling case given to me by my teacher, filled with his favourite colours. NOBODY touches my #10.

[@l.d.m9560]

When you die bury it with you in your casket, I mean I'd do that cause I know no one would take care of it like I would, so might as well take it with you lol🤷🏽‍♂️

[@dr_weil]

@@l.d.m9560 nah maybe he'll give it away to someone worthy of it

[@mlpman246]

Girlfriend: OMG, you spent $100 on more Warhammer stuff? Ugh! Me: *stares nervously at new brush set* uh, yeah, t-the Warhammer stuff. Right.

[@tengkualiff]

Ikr

[@birb.lma0]

ME

[@sticustom]

I am not an artist but I’m so glad these skills still exist. Watching made me appreciate the skills these people have.

[@FunSoSoToTo]

The craft is amazing!... I'm always impressed how experience makes someone's hands almost perfect,,, Handcrafts are the best,,, I hope one I could afford to appreciate different types of crafts

[@zero2spearo]

Narrator: "Why so expensive?" Also narrator: "They've been made the same way since the 1800s"

[@de_minek]

Amazingly beautiful! People dedicate nearly a lifetime to work for a company like that. True Work. Honest dedication.

[@bittermelonleaf]

Wow so if those 9 brushmakers aren't happy, they can just quit their jobs and the company will suffer big time.... Those brushmakers must be getting paid a lot and treated super well to prevent that from ever happening.

[@darkowl9]

For miniature painting, these are some of my favourites. I do have some synthetics but they just don't have the same snap and flow of sable.

[@birb1134]

Yeah I mainly use synthetic for my models but for characters and higher detail models I get the not synthetic brushes out and it’s just so much better

[@eliannapaek4888]

Worked at an art supply store. We sold these (behind the counter of course!). They come in amazing black boxes with magnetic lids that look like the wand boxes in Harry Potter. Magical!

[@zulkifildavood4404]

Every So expensive episode be like: * Labour intense or Time consuming * Unique * and a great History *

[@femdivinemind7777]

Very valuable teaching

[@readywhen]

Yeah right! And it makes so much sense, because time = money, labour = money, and the type of labour is unique because it has a long history that cannot be replicated and squeezed into a couple years of work by a competitor!

[@vijayadwivedi5073]

Not the red soul one

[@bardotte5757]

A BIG Thank you to Sandra - I have many of your name cards that comes with the certificate of authenticity in each one of the boxes that contains my beautiful W&N Series 7 Sable brushes, sizes from 1 to Size 8 (number 7 is my favourite brush as was Queen Victoria’s size 7 brush which I have seen at Osbourne House) so I am very pleased to see you here and thank you big time for providing me with the most fabulous range of sable brushes that give me the perfect strokes each and every times. I L❤️ve my series 7 brushes and get as much pleasure looking at them as I do using them. Your skills are a treasure you should be proud of as these brushes are beautifully made. Each brush holds a lot of water so that the paint lasts a long time before I need to re load the the brush and with one flick of the wrist the brush immediately comes to a beautiful fine point. I have had my set of Winsor and Newton Series 7 brushes for a couple of years now and they are still as good as new, I would use nothing else. I am proud to own brushes hand made by you. xx 🌹

[@PerfectPencil]

Back in college I learned about these brushes and discovered why they are so good. They retain paint amazingly well. They don't dig or divot the canvas like a synthetic brush can, and they apply smooth as silk. I have about a dozen kolinsky sables I've had for 15 years. I am meticulous with cleaning and upkeep. The tool doesn't make the artist, but man... a good tool feels really amazing to use. Makes the whole process a joy and lets you focus on the art, not the tools.

[@adamschlesinger7344]

300 dollar is a bargain for this kind of work/quality. They spend almost a week on each one.

[@TraumaER]

Ádám Schlesinger that’s their problem. They need to speed up the process.

[@neerajce]

@@TraumaER yeah bro they are just lazy

[@tanzeelala]

TraumaER hahahahahaha ha ha

[@matthewsaints350]

@@TraumaER lol loved this one

[@concreteoverwater]

3:11 Imagine accidentally sneezing

[@crazydragy4233]

Max Perry that has to have had happened before at least once :”Dd

[@admiralrng6506]

these are basically the Stradivarius of watercolour brushes... amazing

[@tomasvrabec1845]

Not really. These brushes have an actual physical difference on the way a paint is applied or used but Stradivarius violins actually have no physical quality on the sound (it was tested, this chanel also has a video about those violins). Stradivarius are more of a historical items valued mainly for the history and the lineage of highly skilled professionals that passed them from one to another.

[@Emperor-Of-Karma]

Sustainably hunted. Thank you very much.

[@oldman2477]

*When there's more thought in brushes than some actual art.*

[@herasean5720]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anandanuggets1339]

I've had the pleasure of using one of these brushes, they are remarkable and totally light years better than any other watercolor brush on the market.

[@Verlisify]

This is incredibly impressive

[@samoanschnakk]

That was so random to come across but that was really amazing to watch, I love that they put quality first, what skill they have!

[@maevethefox5912]

I never believed that these could make a difference until I won one in a little contest, and holy heck do they ever. Now, I've got thousands of hours of practice painting, the work and skill came first, but holy heck these make it easier. Which I think is the key - I could probably paint close to the same quality with a cheaper brush, but it takes so much less time and effort with quality material. They hold and distribute paint like nothing else. Also, I spent $100 on brushes 3 years ago, and they still work fantastic with a bit of care. They hold up so well it's cheaper in the long run by far

[@shelley4073]

I now have a better understanding and appreciation for why sable (including makeup brushes) are so expensive. Terrific video for showing the craftsmanship, the tradition of sable brush making and explaining the how and why! Thank you!!!🎶😎❤️🇨🇦

[@ravinor]

I must know.. Around how much is their salary?

[@amitjalan9935]

Google

[@rises889]

20k a month

[@amitjalan9935]

@@rises889 whaaaaaaatt??!!!

[@vongsorphea5654]

Andrei M really ???

[@ovo8709]

@@rises889 it better be this or more bc they do an amazing and hard work... just wow ❤️

[@nonsens58]

if i was a passionate painter i would invest in something like this. craftsmanship lives on and im glad there are still business like this in the world

[@meaganangel97]

son: dad, instead of continuing the legacy of brush making, I’m gonna be a doctor instead dad: O_o

[@EllaEllaEh]

Spoiler: they lick the brushes.

[@Trevor_Austin]

I have several Series 7 brushes. They are expensive but great to use. The hold paint nicely and work with you when you are painting. The tip of the brush has a nice spring and they hold paint very well. They are a premium brush and are great value for money.

[@milkisspop]

Imagine if someone passes away before passing down the knowledge- yikes

[@juwairiyaumar7761]

Oop.. Now that was dark.. 😅

[@lajeannaparker9457]

Thank you for that. Very informative! I won't take my brushes for granted.

[@Intodelh]

Awwww... its beautiful to watch people who love and enjoy what they are doing♥️

[@maxprado9030]

I appreciate people’s passion for excellence in their work even if they just make fries or paint brushes.

[@emilybevan2969]

4:37 did she put it in her mouth

[@johnberry2877]

If you ever paint figures and use these brushes, you cannot ever do without them . The quality and precision are worth every penny when you take pride in your finished piece!

[@ViaMirage]

3:35 What this factory has is a “very particular set of skills”. We will find you. And we will make brushes out of tiny hairs. 😐😂

[@kesianazh7798]

I want these brushes and I don’t even paint 😭

[@saachichan3282]

You can paint :) just use your imagination :D

[@juxtaposedlime2734]

You'll just use them as makeup brushes smh.

[@lovelylovlina]

No you don’t need one. Is an expensive brush really worth the pain of an animal? Nope. Not at all. I’d prefer a good quality synthetic brush that can pick up and execute products and acts like a real haired brush. It’s amazing what you can do with some creativity and innovation with creating brushes.

[@dulapeep5604]

You can use them for acrylic nails if you're into that

[@ciocio-san]

I want these brushes even though watercolour is my worst medium

[@TheBluefox13]

I had to buy a few types of Kolinsky brushes for art school and I wish I would have seen this sooner. They really are the most beautiful and effective of my brushes, reserved only for watercolor or gouache work. I will be treasuring them for the rest of my life!

[@ryekenzo1622]

2:47 Imagine accidentally sneezing on the brushes table. 😂

[@ArtisticLana]

I was all for it until the lady licked the brush hair

[@Lilly-Lilac]

Death Omen especially if you use oil. I wouldn’t dare get my brushes close to my face.

[@pearlyp9898]

Did you miss the part where they wash them afterwards??

[@nimeryaspawnbrd1049]

@Death Omen Most painters actually do maintenance of their brushes after every use, which, among many other things, means washing and rinsing them properly every time. And after that, on the precision ones, they usually redo the tip just like the lady in the video (you can do it with wet fingertips, but the result doesn't compare)... For expensive brushes, I'd advice against skipping passages in the process, or skipping expensive brushes entirely and stick to synthetics... 😅😅😅

[@Genevieve1023]

@@nimeryaspawnbrd1049 With natural hair makeup brushes, we use brush guards. That's goat and squirrel though. They make kolinsky makeup brushes, but I don't have any.

[@ionxAqxclan]

When

[@kevinwells9751]

Out of all of these So Expensive videos, these make the most sense. These aren't a status symbol or a way to indulge in luxuries, these are fine tools to be used by artists to create great art. I work in software development, and buying a set of these is no different than me buying a good computer, neither one makes you better at your job, but they allow you to produce higher quality work with less effort. I know a lot of artists can't afford these kinds of brushes, which is unfortunate, but sometimes the best tools can't be made cheaper and are ultimately worth it if you can afford them

[@steveaustin6858]

I don't paint but this makes me wanna buy just to support the craft

[@crazydragy4233]

Steve Austin gift them to a friend that works with watercolors if you have one :D

[@margaretoconor9161]

The brushes look so soft

[@KrazyKirby15]

I was so relieved when I saw the brush heads being cleaned at 5:32!

[@justacatwhocantype]

Disgusting, how in a day and age where so many people agree that wearing fur in unacceptable, brushes made from animal hair are still regarded as something desireable. There are enough good synthetic fibers available nowadays, for all styles of painting.

[@mortemtool1783]

I swear...you people have been dropped as toddlers.

[@justacatwhocantype]

​@@mortemtool1783 I am only one person, not several. And starting a statement with "I swear...", makes you sound like a poorly raised teenage girl from a questionable home.

[@StillJustACat]

@@mortemtool1783 Why do you say that? The days in which sable brushes had an advantage over all other brushes are over. There are good synthetic fibers that will hold just as much water, come to as good of a point, have the same amount of spring... The only reason left to buy genuine sable is to be able to say that you own genuine sable. If the results are all that you are concerned with, there are othr brushes that will serve you just as well. Why should people choose to kill an animal is it is of no advantage to them?

[@jimmyvictus7305]

Wait WHAT I GOT ONE OF THESE FOR FREE AT A THRIFT STORE ONCE I DIDNT KNOW THEY WERE EXPENSIVE

[@LanaMariee]

jazzy jay uhhhh I think they could be knock offs

[@chromeinox]

This is really amazing. I have a feeling that Humans were always like this, and still are. The knowledge of a generation is the most important thing to preserve.

[@borahai]

What does hunted 'sustainably mean'?

[@haebee8463]

Not over hunting, they hunt like that so that they wont go extinct

[@dimitriymirovsky]

Only hunted for a month in whole year and has to be not exceeded certain amount of particular weasels. Limited consumption drove that higher prices. Also could not be breed in domestical cages as the quality won't be as the wild one

[@anonymous1hahaa]

opposite to the definition of genocide. something us humans recently learned.😌

[@Ray__E]

They don't over hunt them

[@watchesonly]

They feel they have got the license to hunt animals but for a short time do that they do chance to hunt again and earn alot of money, also increasing sales by giving us these advertisements.

[@Clipsiconic]

I thought iphone was expensive

[@taurus1962]

😂

[@jason96]

There are many things expensive than iPhones 😂you must live in a small world

[@pvblx1]

Cost $20 dollars to make a iPhone .. we as consumers put value on stuff that isn’t worth much

[@hildaalintria7484]

Watching from Huawei 😂😂

[@hazardous458]

Pvblx 1 The screen costs 200$

[@yummi4tunekookie]

I'd expect nothing less from a Kolinsky brush--they really are amazing!

[@sxitzo]

Can you make "why alcohol markers are so expensive"

[@user-so5ij3xz7j]

Trollismi !¡ because of the alcohol

[@poneyfeathersart1442]

Probably old ladies licking the markers. 😉

[@YunKoda]

Only artist will understand why they need so many brushes and so many paints and so many art supplies like if you know what I'm talking about and if you're an artist yourself like me (lol I'm not an artist idk what I'm talking about here XD) or a person who do a lot of art

[@innuwu152]

A good watercolor brush is key when painting. My own brushes are pretty okay, but a good brush is something that will change your paintings. It will retain a lot more water, and makes your pieces look good.

[@YunKoda]

@@innuwu152 yep that true and sometime I got yelled at by my parents because I made them buy so many art supplies and they don't understand why 🤣

[@YunKoda]

@Captain okay dude

[@chocobombs]

you don’t always need a lot of art supplies to make good art, masterpieces can be made with only 5 colours of paint, a few decent brushes and a skilled and experienced artist! of course the quality of the art supplies matter, skills definitely matter more! A skilled artist can make something great with just children’s crayons but a beginner probably can’t do a lot with all the good art supplies in the world

[@YunKoda]

@@chocobombs yes but a lot of people work with different art supplies and like me and other people we work with a lot of art supplies so that why we need a lot of them

[@DoingItOurselvesOfficial]

These brushes are amazing, I’ve been using them for years.

[@lyniebrown2575]

I get that it’s cleaned but.....the thought of an animal’s tail fur in a mouth isn’t very pleasant..

[@jadehooser9385]

It’s fine when boiled

[@ciocio-san]

I live with a constantly shedding dog. Every meal comes with a side of fur.

[@LevelH34D]

It might be, but it’s standard procedure even for artist. Saliva creates the sharpest point.

[@arnold2428]

@@LevelH34D it’s not standard at all. never lick your paint brushes.

[@somestuff7468]

@@arnold2428 you might need to look more, lots of artists especially watercolor artists lick their brushes to maintain the shape before using it again

[@ShadowRealmZ373]

I want one, but I like weasels so no

[@thegeneralissimo470]

Weasels aren’t endangered and are pests in some locales, I hunt and trap weasels from time to time, and those fuckers can be destructive as wild hog.

[@noneyabiznazz4559]

Exactly. Killed for some tail hairs so a human can paint

[@ShadowRealmZ373]

@@thegeneralissimo470 it's your fault for living in their home

[@luvlost03]

@@ShadowRealmZ373 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@Moonmoonsz]

ShadowRealmZ If we're going there, then you better move from your home so that those animals whom lived there before you get the shelter

[@SUSSDUE]

Very interesting! I love professionally made sable brushes, as I also love animals I have tried to use synthetics but have to go back to sable as nothing synthetic yet compares to a sable brush, especially when you do detailed botanical watercolours. I have seen amazing artist use synthetic brushes with good results, but for us lesser mortals with normal skills we need all the help from outstanding tools as much as we can! I I will never ever stop using W&N Nr7 size 2 ! I have one wish after seeing this video and as a person having used these amazing brushes for over ten years- I hope these women get paid well for their skill ! I always fear that when you only employ women they tend to get a very low salary, I sincerely hope W&N pay them well, for they certainly deserve it!

[@MrMman30]

I imagine after everything said in this video. A Yuppie decides to buy a brush set costing $3000 for their 5 year old child. In what the equivalent of using a Ming Dynasty porcelain Jar as a Urinal.

[@SkyWlkr864]

So...

[@boballende]

Mohamed Salman

[@sharonshade4437]

Roberto Allende WTF?

[@sosaalejandro5536]

@@boballende So you're telling us your father was a republican.

[@Mr.Beastforpresident]

Are you and the 50+ ppl who liked your comment high? Wth you talking about????