I happen to know a famous makeup artist, known for her fabulous and expensive brushes, used to purchase paint brushes to customize for her cosmetic needs. I have always been inspired by this, not only from a creative stance but also as a cost cutting measure. Take a trip to your local artist's supply store to find inexpensive versions of standard makeup brushes.
A word of warning: if you need to cut the bristles to meet your needs use very sharp, precise scissors and only cut a little at a time until you've reached the desired shape/length.
A word of warning: if you need to cut the bristles to meet your needs use very sharp, precise scissors and only cut a little at a time until you've reached the desired shape/length.
