Michael Eisen Lab:Materials:Paint Brush

A synthetic fiber paint brush is useful for embryo collection from petri-dish molasses plates, as well as for husbandry of adult flies. A size 8 or 10 (8/32" to 10/32") is ideal for embryo collection off the plates.

Example: http://www.artistcraftsman.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=16_17_18&products_id=4320

Paintbrush for embryo collection from small molasses plates