To be used with Gold overglaze. The gold handle matches the overglazes to be used and prevents cross-contamination of Gold and Silver overglaze. 
 
Mayco Overglaze brushes are handcrafted and manufactured with kiln-dried birch hardwood handles that have five hand-dipped coats of matte gold lacquer and sealer to resist moisture. Triple crimped, nickel-plated, seamless, Cupro brass ferrules offer longer life and resist corrosion. Made with a proprietary blend of natural and Gold Taklon hairs.