At Chalk Mountain Our Natural Boar Hair Bristle Paint brush help provide a superb coverage to your unpainted project in which will help finish your project with ease while still covering those hard to reach nooks, crannies & detailed areas. The boar hair bristles round shaped head, holds the right amount, while providing control; That's why chalk furniture painters choose Chalk Mountain Brushes. (1) NEW SLEEK DESIGN - Medium Oval - Flat Handle Rust Proof Aluminum Ferrule(1) NEW SLEEK DESIGN - Small Detailing Varnished Flat Handle - Longer Flat Bristles - Rust Proof Aluminum FerruleOriginally Designed by Chalk Mountain Brushes for Maximum ComfortFlatter handles are more Comfortable & Give you more control than round handles. Small Varnished Chalk Furniture Paint Brush The New Small brush hits on all the "must haves" in a great brush. Painters look for these things in a smaller brush. Long Flat bristle length for holding more paint...no rust ferrules....and a comfortable handle with a well balanced brush, so the brush works with you, not against you. Designed with a no rust aluminum ferrule which makes our brush lighter in your hand...making painting more fun. The long boar bristles hold a lot of paint without drips. . . . Medium Varnished Chalk Furniture Paint Brush This New Medium Oval brush has the perfect bristle length for the right amount of paint...no rust ferrules....and a comfortable handle with a well balanced brush, so the brush works with you, not against you. Designed with a no rust aluminum ferrule which makes our brush lighter in your hand...making painting more fun. The flat handle is more comfortable to use than round handles which Gives you more control. Prep your piece prior to painting. Before apply your paint, make sure your piece is dry from prepping. NOTE: Properly prep your piece prior to applying your paint. If your piece has a gloss coating we would recommend that you would lightly sand, wash with warm water & dawn soap/degreaser, followed with a dry rag to absorb the excess water. (Always apply your paint along the grain of the wood.)Once paint is applied if second coat is needed; we recommend to lightly sand any imperfections before applying second coat (this will give a smoother surface). Distressing your piece; lightly sand the desired area, we recommend for best results use Chalk Mountains Angled Sanding Sponges which may be used in two different ways (wet or dry sanding) Sanding you piece prior to waxing is a crucial step, this will take any of those lose bristle away as well as help achieve your desired distressing look you are trying to achieve; as well as give a smoother surface for your wax to adhere. Step-by-Step to achieve the Perfect Waxing Technique. Step 1 We recommend to apply your wax in a circular motion. Allow the wax to sit for 30-40 minutes. This will allow the wax to soak into your painted or bare wood furniture. Step 2 After allowing the wax to sit for the 30-40minutes, Follow up with a Light wipe with a clean absorbent cloth. Allow the wax to cure over the next 2-3 days. To speed up the dry time you may place a fan towards your waxed piece over night. This will keep the air circulating and allow the wax to dry quicker. Step 3 After allowing the wax to cure for 2-3 days, you may Now do your final wipe down with a clean absorbent cloth (make sure to rotate your cloth to a clean side.) You have now completed the waxing process; you may now use your piece with everyday use. May all your Mistakes be Serendipitous.