Cleaning badger brushes just before use, is easy. Flick, gently and rapidly, the very ends of
the brush hairs against the side of your hand – but use respiratory
protection and be careful not to inhale any dust. If you notice
flecks of dust in your paint when you create a grisaille you’ll
know it’s time for a thorough and wet cleaning again.
After
each use, rinse out the brush tips in cool water. Gently rub the tips
of the brush hairs to loosen any extra paint. Grasp he hairs above
the tips to keep the water from the main part of the brush. Then wet
the exposed ends of the hairs and rub them gently until the water
runs clear.
If you use a blender for oil, you will need to use a small amount of natural soap, if
so, thoroughly rinse.
Flick
the brush to remove excess water, smooth the hairs into shape and
allow to completely dry by hanging the brush with the hairs pointing
downward – this avoids water flowing into the brush base where the
hairs are attached. If you have round-handled brushes, you can twirl
the brush between your hands to remove excess water.
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