Brushes

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A paintbrush is a brush used to apply paint or ink. A paintbrush is usually made by clamping bristles to a handle with a ferrule. They are available in various sizes, shapes, and materials. Thicker ones are used for filling in, and thinner ones are used for details. They may be subdivided into decorators' brushes used for painting and decorating and artists' brushes used for visual art.

right|thumb|Forensic dusting of a crime scene using fingerprint powder and a specialized brush A brush is a common tool with bristles, wire, or other filaments. It generally comprises a handle or block to which filaments are affixed in either a parallel or perpendicular orientation, depending on the way the brush is to be gripped during use. The material of both the block and bristles or filaments is chosen to withstand hazards of its intended use, such as corrosive chemicals, heat, or abrasion. It is used for cleaning, grooming hair, makeup, painting, surface finishing, and many other purpose

A hairbrush is a brush with rigid (hard or inflexible) or light and soft spokes used in hair care for smoothing, styling, and detangling human hair, or for grooming an animal's fur. It can also be used for styling in combination with a curling iron or hair dryer.

tool for cleaning a toilet bowl

calligraphic tool

small brush used to create shaving cream and apply it to the face

tool consisting of a brush whose bristles are made of wire, most often steel wire

cooking utensil used to spread butter, oil or glaze on food

brush used for applying makeup or face paint