The silicone Spatcher blade provides a smooth laydown of Color or medium while still being a robust shaper to spread and manipulate the thickest Paints and mediums. Each Spatcher Features a nickel-plated brass ferrule that is glued into the paddle-style varnished Wood handle. Two Finishing nails secure the ferrule in place for years of carefree Use. You can quickly clean the blade with soap and water or wipe clean with solvents. If acrylic Paint dries on the blade, you can peel it right off. The tapered edge provides crisp and exact strokes and Allows for many creative techniques to Use in your art work. Available in 1", 2", and 3" widths as well as a set of All 3. These brushes make for great gifts to any artist of any level. If you don't have tools like this in your studio, you need to buy one!