kolinsky
9.9
Fine hair from a Siberian weasel or a paintbrush made from that hair
- noun
- /kəˈlɪn.ski/
- Specialized
:
pincel de kolinski
- The artist chose a kolinsky sable brush to achieve fine details in her artwork.
- kolinsky brushes
- Kolinsky sable
Examples
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For the best results, many painters recommend a kolinsky brush for its superior performance.
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This is the Escoda Reserva Kolinsky Sable that is just magnificent.
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I love using a brush made from kolinsky hair for delicate watercolor paintings.
Synonyms
sable
vskolinsky
2
9.0
A fine paint brush made from soft animal hairs for detailed work
uses hairs from a different species to give a finer, more precise tip
1
7.0
A painting tool with soft sable hairs that makes fine, flexible points
uses hairs from another species to produce an even firmer, more precise point
9.9
A small paint brush with very soft hairs for painting fine details
uses different species' hair to give firmer control rather than a springy feel
How Fine
Surface Forms
kolinsky singular
kolinskies plural
Etymology
Kolinsky comes from the Russian word kolonok meaning 'little weasel', because artists use the weasel's fine tail hair to make soft, precise brushes. So a kolinsky brush or the kolinsky hair is known for a fine point and for holding water well.