Applicators for Flux & Patinas

I am not a big fan of flux brushes, even after cutting the bristles down. So, started looking for a different kind of brush. Because I use polymer clay in another area not related to stained glass, I found a site called Polymer Express. This site has brushes and applicators and have very small brushes and also very small applicators for $2 for a package of 10. There are different sizes, small, smaller and smallest. Some are brushes, some are like tiny more firm q-tips. These are great for applying flux and can be used over and over. I can control the amount of flux so much better using these brushes.

There are also nub applicators that I use sometimes for patina. You put your finger in a plastic piece that has a felt like nub on it. It fits fine on your index finger, and easy to control where you apply the patina. You might like to check this site out and see if you have a use for these.