For varnish and shellac, the best are those with the bristles set in hard rubber.

For ordinary purposes, brushes one inch wide are satisfactory.

For stains, cheap, tin-bound brushes are good enough, and are easily replaced.
Cups.

Half-pint enameled steel cups are cheap, satisfactory, and easily kept clean.

For the care of cups and brushes, see Chapter VI, The Equipment and Care of the Shop.
Steel wool.