These Cheap Brushes Get The Job Done! (Artify 24 brush set in wrap review)

I received this set of 24 brush & Palette knife set in a brush roll in the mail last week and have been using them a lot. They are budget friendly and preform quite well for the price. You can find this Artify set here: amzn.to/3pDTKzi *affiliate link
Pros:
Price
Good selection of shapes and sizes
Included travel brush roll for storage
Comes with a palette knife
Rounds hold a nice sharp point.
Nylon hair is fairly absorbent
Cons:
Brush handles are light, probably made of cheaper softwood, not a weight balanced brush like a higher end brush.
You might loose a few hairs on the large brush the first time you use it and you might need to snip some stray ones on the other sizes.
Bottom Line:
These brushes get the job done. They are not the best brushes you can buy but I wouldn't expect that for the price. The large rounds and flats are surprisingly really great for watercolor and they hold a nice point. If you need decent brushes on a budget give these a try. If you are picky about a balanced handle or want really absorbent brushes that are good to go right out of the gate you may want to skip these. I recommend these for beginners to watercolor and gouache (possible acrylic) on a budget.
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[@Howie47]

I just bought these on Amazon today. But after reading the reviews I thought I blew it! I checked out for reviews here and found yours. Which sets my mind at ease. Thanks. I read a couple bad reviews on Amazon. I think they didn't know about washing out the seizing before using. Because they complained about them not holding watercolor paint. Your demonstration showed them better than my current cheap brushes.

[@lynncooper1781]

"Any brush to paint with will guide the artist to a masterpiece "-Lynn Another awesome video Lindsay, thank you for advice.♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@sondrabrown442]

Love how you always give a fair review with all the pros and cons, thanks Lindsay!

[@cloverrabbit5622]

Thanks for the brush review. It's nice to see that there are decent affordable brushes that a beginner can try without spending too much.

[@jimflack9462]

Great review once again. Thank you.

[@Via_Von]

Thank you Lindsay! ❤️

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Lindsay. I do not need more brushes, I do not need more brushes. I do not need more BRUSHES. I definitely have a brush problem. Maybe there's a support group? 🤔

[@jicolourist]

😂

[@jdeb7734]

Thanks for the review. I also wanted to say that I saw the Mama Mia spoof video and you were great in it=)

[@jrm2716]

Thanks for the review. I've been looking for a roll up for brushes for a young family member.this might do the trick. Tfs.

[@stanky6261973]

Great review, Lindsay! The brushes look nice, I love the easel for the brushes. Tfs.

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

Great review. I have those brushes and I really like them for gouache!! Thanks for sharing♥️

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

I like the brush sizes on the wallet so you can find what you want easily (as long as you put them back in the right place the last time you uses them, as you say! 😁). It's funny you should mentiok the brush protectors because I've been gradually discarding mine in the recycling this week. 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They are really small, they may fall out of or less up the recycling machines. I think they may need to be trashed or use them as a base for scrap fabric beads.

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

@@thefrugalcrafter *nod* I've now given them to my Dad as he thinks he has a use for them. 😊

[@franswey2]

Thank you for sharing

[@amyx231]

I don’t need more brushes. But you’re a very convincing reviewer, lol. I almost bought synthetic sables yesterday but ultimately decided my golden and white taklons are just fine.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

The best supplies to use are what you already own (if you have some that is)

[@annettefournier9655]

I keep doing the same thing Amy. I have a lovely set of talons that carry a ton and have great spring and release so nice and evenly. I look at synthetic kolinsky and want them but go why? My mimik squirrel and these taklon are great!

[@KJayPlays]

While it’s always nice to have options, I feel like giving this to a beginner might give them too much choice. Too much many brushes so they worry about picking the right one instead of having just 4 or 5 and being able to get going without being overwhelmed.

[@starr-starr]

Nice review!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Lindsay, would you say that the slots for the brushes are big enough to hold pencils, colored pencils and water brush or markers or fountain pen? Anything someone might use to do their original sketch so they could have all their implements in one place if they didn't need all the brushes? The handles look kind of thinner than pencils but I really can't tell from a video. And if your pen has a clip you could probably clip it to the loop/slot even if it didn't fit inside

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Some of the bigger slots should but 5he smaller ones your probably need to use the pocket clip. You can buy brush or pencil rolls empty that will probably meet your needs better.

[@julieanntorrens5548]

This looks like an ok starter set but I'd lean more on spending $25.00 on fewer better brushes. Those unfinished light handles will get to you more than you might think. 25 is a lot for most beginners. Spend 12 on four better brushes and have money left to add to your paints and paper budget.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Good point. The handles have a clear lacquer on them but are not stained.

[@LydiaCuff]

I think these are also available in the same set with black painted handles, so that might fix the issue with unfinished or clear coated wooden handles picking up color. I’m thinking about picking up a set of these to try the different shapes and see what I like before choosing some more expensive brushes

[@GigglyGirlPearl]

How neat❣

[@abbyrivers9971]

Looks Nice set for beginners 🙂. Hot a question... I ve hot a comb Waterville rush in a cheap set, never used IT cause I don t know hoe r when I van use the brush for...is IT a Nice brush for foillage or is it for other kinds of styles of Watercolors brushwork. Have you ever used one? Any tips? I thought besides Lindsay , there are several seasoned painters in this comment section ❤️ 🤗 any ideas ? IT s very werd brush, like some kid had Tried to cut their own Hair and managed to end up with werd fencelike grunge😁. I thought maybe fur or grass?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Sounds like a wisp brush. Use for grasses

[@bbrown8353]

FYI everyone if you are interested these are $5 off for prime day right now

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Nice!

[@TwilightAngel_89]

Yeah I’ve just seen that, there’s a 38 set and a 41 the 38 set is 18 pounds the other is 23

[@TwilightAngel_89]

This one Lindsay showed isn’t available tho 🥺

[@thefrugalcrafter]

@@TwilightAngel_89 it's prime day so stuff is selling out fast.

[@TwilightAngel_89]

@@thefrugalcrafter oof silly me it was the American Amazon, these are on uk just seen them

[@michaelsamuels9901]

Would you recommend for beginner acylic paint use 🤔

[@TwilightAngel_89]

my set just arrived earlier, nice set 😄but a few brushes are a bit stiff should I wash em before use ?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, that is the sizing to protect the hairs. Wash with warm water and soap.

[@TwilightAngel_89]

Well I’ve got my watercolours and my brushes both of which u did videos on Lindsay😄where should I start?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I have a beginners watercolor playlist on my channel.

[@TwilightAngel_89]

@@thefrugalcrafter thanks I’ll check it out 😄

[@TwilightAngel_89]

these are on Amazon uk if anyone interested 😄gonna order them, I need to stop spending now lol and start doing some art 😆

[@krenkurts5054]

On the video, are you saying Creative Art brush for the wash?

[@krenkurts5054]

Found them. You are saying Creative Mark. A hake brush? How would you separate this set for watercolor and gouache?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Smaller brushes for gouache

[@kassandratenorio6647]

¿I can use these brushes to paint in oil?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes you can but they might wear out sooner than a stiffer bristle. I'd use them for blending and final details.

[@jlife7381]

I buy it,,$42.49 +tax expensive for me

[@TwilightAngel_89]

25 dollars is budget? 😅even for me in uk that seems pricey lol

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It's $1 per brush. That's pretty low for brushes that paint well, hold a point and don't shed.

[@TwilightAngel_89]

@@thefrugalcrafter ah okay, that’s good per brush

[@redparrot53]

Lol, I just spent 25.00 on one brush, these are very budget friendly