Bake and cook like a professional with the Redecker Natural Horsehair Flat Pastry Brush with Untreated Beechwood Handle The perfect addition to any kitchen, this versatile baking tool is useful for greasing pans with melted butter, preparing egg washes, basting meat and smoothing glazes over cake layers. Featuring all-natural, soft and flexible horsehair, liquids easily adhere to dense fibers allowing for quick and easy application. Untreated beechwood handle is beautiful, elegant and durable enough for regular use. Ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and control. Measures 6-inches long by 1-4/7-inches wide. For maintenance, it is recommended to clean with a mild soap and warm water solution. Towel blot to remove excess moisture and hang to air dry with bristles facing down to prevent damage to wooden handle. Comb out gently using a metal comb and lay flat for storage. Made in Germany. The first handcrafted Bürstenhaus Redecker brushes were produced in 1935. A lot has changed since then. Today, the name Bürstenhaus Redecker stands as it has for many years for an ideal combination of natural quality, function and design. It lives from the blend of inventiveness, sound craftsmanship and creativity. Handcrafted in Germany, Bürstenhaus Redecker brushes are made of domestic woods, bristles, hair, and plant fibers, and have been for decades. Precedence is given to natural, sustainable raw materials.