FM Brush Company
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FM Brush Company has been manufacturing products in Hauppauge, NY since 1929. We carry 1 verified American-made FM Brush Company product.
The Last American Brush Maker
Frederick Mink founded FM Brush Company in 1929, and the family operation has continued through four generations — an American manufacturing story that has outlasted every other domestic brush manufacturer. The Hauppauge, New York facility produces fine art brushes, cosmetic brushes, and industrial brushes across more than 17,000 styles, making FM Brush the most diverse American brush manufacturer by product range.
The brush manufacturing industry has largely migrated overseas — Chinese and Korean manufacturers dominate the global brush market by volume. FM Brush has survived by maintaining quality standards that international competitors producing for commodity price points cannot match, and by serving professional and institutional customers who require the consistency and reliability that precision brush manufacturing provides.
The Craft of Brush Making
A quality artist brush is more complex than it appears. The fill material — synthetic fibers or natural hair — must be selected for the appropriate spring, absorbency, and point retention for the intended medium. The fill must be assembled with consistent density, trimmed to the correct profile, and secured in the ferrule with crimping that will hold through years of use and washing. The handle must be balanced for the fill weight and the typical working distance from the canvas.
FM Brush uses patented fill assembly processes that produce more consistent bristle density than competitors' methods — the practical benefit is brushes that load paint more uniformly and produce more predictable marks. The blended synthetic watercolor brushes in particular reflect this precision: a good watercolor brush must hold enough water to load adequately while releasing it in a controlled flow, properties that require both material selection and assembly precision.
Serving Professional Artists
FM Brush's primary customers are professional artists, art schools, and institutional buyers who evaluate brushes on performance rather than price. The company's 17,000 styles span the full range of professional brush applications: from broad wash brushes for watercolor and acrylic to fine rigger brushes for detail work, from fan blenders to palette knives, from flat shaders to round watercolor brushes in every size from 000 to 24.
For artists who have experienced the frustration of cheap imported brushes that shed bristles, lose their point after a few uses, or hold paint unevenly, FM Brush products demonstrate the difference that quality domestic manufacturing makes. A well-made brush lasts years with proper care; a poorly made brush fails in weeks. For professional artists, the calculation strongly favors quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is FM Brush Company made in the USA?
Yes. FM Brush Company manufactures 1 verified product in Hauppauge, NY. FM Brush Company is the only family-run American brush manufacturer still in operation, producing fine art and professional brushes at its Hauppauge, New York facility since 1929 with over 17,000 styles and 19 patented designs.
Where is FM Brush Company manufactured?
FM Brush Company is headquartered in Hauppauge, NY. Manufacturing takes place in Hauppauge, NY.
What FM Brush Company products can I buy?
We carry 1 verified FM Brush Company product across Arts & Crafts. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was FM Brush Company founded?
FM Brush Company was founded in 1929. FM Brush Company is the only family-run American brush manufacturer still in operation, producing fine art and professional brushes at its Hauppauge, New York facility since 1929 with over 17,000 styles and 19 patented designs.