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Q: How do I clean brushes?
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Homemade brush effects
Brushes: Some lovely effects can be made with home made brushes. They are best made with hair that has never been cut, be it human or animal, and bamboo is the easiest handle to work with. It is a simple matter of gluing the hair together inside the bamboo, then twist wiring the outside to get a very tight fit.
Two-bottle wash
When cleaning brushes, always use a two-bottle wash. Use the first to clean your brush as well as you can, then do a final cleaning in a clean second jar. When the first jar becomes too dirty, move your second up to first and get a new second. Let the first jar of cleaner settle and pour off the clean solvent or thinner for using again.
Keeping shape
If you know that you are not going to be using a particular brush for a long period of time, it is best to dampen it in glycerine or soap, form a point or flat edge as applies and let it dry. This will act as sizing and insure that your bristles will be the right shape when you are ready to use them. Simply wash them out before using.
Practice makes perfect
Save old phone books for practicing brush strokes.
Alternative brushes
You can find animal tails in fishing and hunting stores, sold as inexpensive lures. Use these to make handmade brushes. Chicken and bird feathers can make interesting brushes as well.
