Sable Paintbrush - 5 This Sable paintbrush - 5 is a lovely fine smooth brush which is ideal for your cake decorating needs! Pure sable paintbrushes are ideal for painting on sugar or for adding dust colour to delicate areas on sugar flowers and decorations.  Also useful as a tool when placing delicate sugar decorations onto cakes and cookies. Very versatile - can be used for cake decoration, hobbies, ceramics, oils, water painting and acrylics, but always use separate brushes for edible and non edible materials. Always wash and dry your sable brushes thoroughly after use to prolong their life.