Review (5/5): Wonderful brush tree!
I was initially looking at the benjabelle brush tree, but found this one for cheaper. Yes, there is brown paper stuck to the item, and you do need to run it under water and then it peels off.I would actually pay extra to not have to do that, but once the paper comes off, the brush tree sets up easily. It is fairly sturdy and hasn't fallen apart. I have used big heavy brushes in the larger holes and it has worked out great. A wonderful option if you don't want to spend $20+ on a brush tree. I have been waiting to buy this for a long time because when is a brush tree necessary? I am glad I did, because I think it will help extend the life of my more expensive brushes.