# ROSEMARY & CO - Watercolour Eradicator Brushes - Short Handle - Various Sizes

## This is your reset button

The Eradicator lifts pigment cleanly, softens edges, and gives you control back when a wash goes too far. Instead of fighting mistakes, you shape them.

## What sets it apart

-   Precision lifting, removes watercolour exactly where you need it, without tearing the paper
-   Firm, controlled fibres with enough stiffness to lift pigment, but soft enough to avoid damage
-   Edge refinement, perfect for softening hard lines and blooms
-   Highlight recovery, pull back lights after a wash has dried

### Feel in the hand

The eradicator is our #3 selling artist brush. It makes you feel back in control, and less hesitant to commit to bold colour. You feel calm, knowing mistakes are recoverable.

### Who it’s for

-   Watercolour artists working with layered washes
-   Urban sketchers needing fast corrections on location
-   Illustrators refining edges and reclaiming highlights
-   Beginners who struggle with blooms, back runs, or overworked areas

### Not for

-   Dry media or ink only use 
-   Artists expecting complete pigment removal of heavily staining colours

### Practical tips

-   Use slightly damp, not soaking wet
-   Use gentle, repeated strokes parallel to the long axis of the brush
-   Blot on a cloth between passes to remove lifted pigment
-   Test on scrap, different papers and pigments lift differently

### FAQs

**What is an “eradicator” brush?**  
A specialist brush designed to lift and remove pigment from paper rather than apply it.

**Will it damage my paper?**  
Used correctly, no. Its fibres are tuned to lift pigment without tearing, but heavy scrubbing can still damage softer papers.

**Does it work on all colours?**  
Non-staining pigments lift easily. Highly staining colours will lighten but may not fully erase.

**Is this better than tissue or a sponge?**  
Yes for precision. Tissue lifts broadly; this gives controlled, targeted correction.

### What’s included

-   1 × Rosemary & Co Eradicator Brush
-   Rosemary & Co sticker (when available)

### Build your practice

-   [Rosemary & Co Eradicator Travel Brush](https://www.larrypost.com.au/products/rosemary-co-reversible-pocket-brush-r24-eradicator-small-4-2-x-6-15mm?_pos=2&_sid=284c5e873&_ss=r) for portability
-   [General's Masters Brush Cleaner](https://www.larrypost.com.au/products/general-pencil-co-the-masters-brush-cleaner-and-preserver-74-7g?_pos=1&_psq=masters&_ss=e&_v=1.0)
-   [Rosemary & Co Series 323 Kolinsky Spotter](https://www.larrypost.com.au/products/rosemary-co-watercolour-brush-series-323-pure-sable-spotter?_pos=1&_sid=14e810eec&_ss=r&variant=42277886001234), shorter tip for botanicals
-   [Sakura Pigma Microns](https://www.larrypost.com.au/search?filter.p.m.magento.brand_series=SAKURA+Pigma+Micron&filter.p.product_type=Fineliner&q=Sakura+Pigma+Micron), permanent and waterproof fineliner pen 
-   [Faber-Castell Kneadable eraser](https://www.larrypost.com.au/products/faber-castell-kneadable-eraser-with-plastic-case-single?_pos=2&_sid=b6600d511&_ss=r) as an alternative lifting tool

### Specifications

-   **Brand:** Rosemary & Co
-   **Brand series:** Eradicator
-   **Origin:** England
-   **Hair:** Specialist synthetic blend
-   **Hair stiffness:** Medium to firm
-   **Hair snap:** High
-   **Hair absorbency:** Low
-   **Shape:** Ultra short flat for controlled lifting
-   **Handle:** Short handle, approx. 7"
-   **Ferrule:** Nickel-plated brass
-   **Use:** Watercolour lifting, edge softening, highlight recovery
-   **Sizes available:** Multiple (see images for fibre measurements)

Mistakes aren’t the problem. Not having a way to control them is.

## Details

- **Price:** 21.95 AUD - 36.95 AUD
- **Vendor:** ROSEMARY AND CO
- **Type:** Short Handle
- **Tags:** Category_LarryPOST/Art Supplies, Category_LarryPOST/Art Supplies/Paint Brushes, Category_LarryPOST/Art Supplies/Paint Brushes/Eradicator, Category_LarryPOST/Brands, Category_LarryPOST/Brands/ROSEMARY AND CO, Category_LarryPOST/Brands/ROSEMARY AND CO/Eradicator, Category_LarryPOST/Brands/ROSEMARY AND CO/Short Handle, Category_LarryPOST/Brands/ROSEMARY AND CO/Synthetic, Category_LarryPOST/Brands/ROSEMARY AND CO/Watercolour All, Category_LarryPOST/Brands/ROSEMARY AND CO/WC Special Effects, Rosemary eradicator

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Small | 21.95 AUD | In stock |
| Small Plus | 23.95 AUD | In stock |
| Medium | 26.95 AUD | In stock |
| Large | 32.95 AUD | In stock |
| Extra Large | 36.95 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- ROSEMARY & CO Watercolour Eradicator Brushes for lifting mistakes 
- ROSEMARY & CO - Watercolour Eradicator Brushes - Short Handle - Various Sizes
- ROSEMARY & CO - Watercolour Eradicator Brushes - Short Handle - Various Sizes
- ROSEMARY & CO - Watercolour Eradicator Brushes - Short Handle - Various Sizes
- ROSEMARY & CO - Watercolour Eradicator Brushes - Short Handle - Various Sizes
- ROSEMARY & CO - Watercolour Eradicator Brushes - Short Handle - Various Sizes
- ROSEMARY & CO - Watercolour Eradicator Brushes - Short Handle - Various Sizes
- ROSEMARY & CO - Watercolour Eradicator Brushes - Short Handle - Various Sizes
- ROSEMARY & CO - Watercolour Eradicator Brushes - Short Handle - Various Sizes

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> Updated: 2026-09-09