Brass Mottler Brush

Handmade in the UK | Pure White Hog Bristle

This traditional brass mottler is a foundational tool for authentic faux finishing, handmade in the United Kingdom using pure white hog bristle and set in a solid brass ferrule for weight, balance, and durability.

Designed for artisans who value control, longevity, and honest materials, this brush excels at creating natural movement, depth, and controlled randomness—the hallmarks of convincing stone, plaster, and aged architectural finishes.

Crafted for Traditional Faux Work

The stiff yet responsive white hog bristle holds glaze beautifully while releasing it with intention, making this mottler ideal for:

Stone and limestone effects
Marble backgrounds and underpainting
Plaster and limewash textures
Fresco-style grounds
Breaking up glaze fields without repetition

Unlike blending brushes, the brass mottler is meant to create texture, not erase it. It introduces variation and life into the surface, allowing finishes to breathe and feel hand-crafted rather than manufactured.

Why Brass & White Hog Bristle Matter

Solid brass ferrule adds weight and balance for consistent pressure
Brass resists corrosion in wet glaze and lime-based work
Pure white hog bristle offers firmness, snap, and excellent glaze control
Bristle stiffness creates texture without harsh edges
Built to withstand decades of professional use
This is the same style of mottler historically favored in English and European decorative shops—tools chosen for performance, not trends.

A Tool That Belongs in a Serious Kit

Whether used alone or followed by a badger for softening, this brass mottler is indispensable for artisans pursuing authentic, old-world finishes rooted in tradition and craftsmanship.

This is not a disposable brush.

It is a working tool—made to age, improve with use, and become part of your hand.

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