This Flat Pastry Brush is an essential tool for all pastry chefs. It can be used to baste on oil, water, or butter on your freshly baked pastries. The boar bristles are both water and heat-resistant making it easy to coat your baked goods. You can also use this brush to evenly grease baking pans without the extra mess of using your hands. The handle is made with a wood material giving it the classic brush look and has a convenient hole at the end for hanging and easy storage. Hand wash. This pastry brush measures 8.5 inches long and 1 inch wide.