Name: Detailing Flat Paint Brush (Bluetop) | GLZ-27
Brand: Faux Brushes
SKU: GLZ-27_Size-020
Price: 6.25 USD
Availability: InStock

Detailing Flat Paint Brush (Bluetop) | GLZ-27

Detailing Flat Paint Brush (Bluetop) | GLZ-27

ITEM #: GLZ-27_Size-020

PRICE: $6.25

Standard flat brush shape with densely packed silky, blue synthetic fiber. Our blue brushes are styled with a white tip. These ends are manufactured to flower to hold more paint which will allow the brush to cut sharp edges and glass-like application of mediums. Small sizes great for painting stiles/rails, small panels, mullions, etc. Uses: to apply varnishes and paint Works well for glazing and stippling Best used with water based mediums Brush hold: Pen hold Tin ferrule with plastic handle Proper brush care - Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry SIZE TRANSLATIONS SIZE BRUSH LENGTH FERRULE WIDTH FERRULE LENGTH HAIR LENGTH 20 7.6" / 19.2cm 0.5" / 14mm 0.7" / 20mm 1.8" / 47mm 30 8" / 20.4cm 0.5" / 14mm 1.1" / 30mm 1.8" / 47mm 40 8.5" / 21.6cm 0.5" / 14mm 1.5" / 40mm 2.2" / 56mm 60 9.3" / 23.3cm 0.5" / 14mm 2.3" / 60mm 2.4" / 61mm 70 9.4" / 23.8cm 0.6" / 16mm 2.7" / 70mm 2.4" / 61mm 80 9.7" / 24.8cm 0.6" / 16mm 3.1" / 80mm 2.4" / 61mm BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS HAIR TYPE Bluetop synthetic fiber USAGE application of glazing medium, varnish paint

Standard flat brush shape with densely packed silky, blue synthetic fiber. Our blue brushes are styled with a white tip. These ends are manufactured to flower to hold more paint which will allow the brush to cut sharp edges and glass-like application of mediums. Small sizes great for painting stiles/rails, small panels, mullions, etc.

Uses: to apply varnishes and paint
Works well for glazing and stippling
Best used with water based mediums
Brush hold: Pen hold
Tin ferrule with plastic handle
Proper brush care - Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry

SIZE TRANSLATIONS

SIZE	BRUSH LENGTH	FERRULE WIDTH	FERRULE LENGTH	HAIR LENGTH
20	7.6" / 19.2cm	0.5" / 14mm	0.7" / 20mm	1.8" / 47mm
30	8" / 20.4cm	0.5" / 14mm	1.1" / 30mm	1.8" / 47mm
40	8.5" / 21.6cm	0.5" / 14mm	1.5" / 40mm	2.2" / 56mm
60	9.3" / 23.3cm	0.5" / 14mm	2.3" / 60mm	2.4" / 61mm
70	9.4" / 23.8cm	0.6" / 16mm	2.7" / 70mm	2.4" / 61mm
80	9.7" / 24.8cm	0.6" / 16mm	3.1" / 80mm	2.4" / 61mm

BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

HAIR TYPE	Bluetop synthetic fiber
USAGE	application of glazing medium, varnish paint

How-To Brush Care Guide

Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.

Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.

Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair

Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)

Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle

To minimize brush shedding, you should:

Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)

Repeat this process a few more times.

All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.

Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.

Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.

Proper cleaning procedure

for oil/water and large or small brushes:

	Oil Medium	Water Medium
Large Brushes	Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down.	Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry.
Small Brushes	Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits.	Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic.

Dusting Brush (Bluetop) | GLZ-22

ITEM #: GLZ-22

PRICE: $21.95

Have a designated duster, and save your finest brushes from wear. Try our ergonomic nylon duster to help support a professional finish. Make dusting a pleasant and necessary habit. Dust is the most common cause of a grainy surface. Go for quality - sand and then dust between every phase of decorative painting. Dust every surface! Classic Banana Shape 100% strong blue POLYTOP 4 rows of fiber, almost 1 inch thick Ergonomic banana shape A softer version than Deluxe Duster - great for delicate surfaces. Fits well in your back pocket SIZE TRANSLATIONS BRUSH LENGTH FERRULE LENGTH HAIR LENGTH 3.9" / 10cm 8" / 203mm 2.4" / 61mm BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS HAIR TYPE Polytop Synthetic BRUSH HOLD Baseball Hold USAGE Dusting before each step in decorative painting MEDIUM Oil or Water FERRULE N/A HANDLE Wooden "boxy" banana shape

Have a designated duster, and save your finest brushes from wear. Try our ergonomic nylon duster to help support a professional finish. Make dusting a pleasant and necessary habit. Dust is the most common cause of a grainy surface. Go for quality - sand and then dust between every phase of decorative painting. Dust every surface!

Classic Banana Shape
100% strong blue POLYTOP
4 rows of fiber, almost 1 inch thick
Ergonomic banana shape
A softer version than Deluxe Duster - great for delicate surfaces.
Fits well in your back pocket

SIZE TRANSLATIONS

BRUSH LENGTH	FERRULE LENGTH	HAIR LENGTH
3.9" / 10cm	8" / 203mm	2.4" / 61mm

BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

HAIR TYPE	Polytop Synthetic
BRUSH HOLD	Baseball Hold
USAGE	Dusting before each step in decorative painting
MEDIUM	Oil or Water
FERRULE	N/A
HANDLE	Wooden "boxy" banana shape

How-To Brush Care Guide

Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.

Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.

Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair

Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)

Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle

To minimize brush shedding, you should:

Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)

Repeat this process a few more times.

All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.

Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.

Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.

Proper cleaning procedure

for oil/water and large or small brushes:

	Oil Medium	Water Medium
Large Brushes	Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down.	Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry.
Small Brushes	Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits.	Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic.

Dusting Brush (Bristle, Nylon) | GLZ-21

ITEM #: GLZ-21

PRICE: $19.65

Have yourself a designated, quality dust brush and make dusting a pleasant and necessary habit. Dust is the most common cause of a grainy surface. Go for quality - sand and then dust between every phase of decorative painting. Dust every surface! 5 flat rows of hearty, black bristle for extra dust collection 1.2 inches thick Ergonomic banana shape Great for wall and baseboard dusting Fits in your back pocket Check out our new Blue POLYTOP Duster Brush Care: Clean with a damp cloth SIZE TRANSLATIONS BRUSH LENGTH FERRULE WIDTH FERRULE LENGTH HAIR LENGTH 3.9" / 10cm 0.3"/9mm 3.1"/80mm 1.6"/43mm BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS HAIR TYPE Natural Bristle / Nylon Blend BRUSH HOLD Baseball Hold USAGE Dusting before each step in decorative painting MEDIUM Water or Oil FERRULE N/A HANDLE wooden "boxy" banana shape

Have yourself a designated, quality dust brush and make dusting a pleasant and necessary habit. Dust is the most common cause of a grainy surface. Go for quality - sand and then dust between every phase of decorative painting. Dust every surface!

5 flat rows of hearty, black bristle for extra dust collection
1.2 inches thick
Ergonomic banana shape
Great for wall and baseboard dusting
Fits in your back pocket
Check out our new Blue POLYTOP Duster
Brush Care: Clean with a damp cloth

SIZE TRANSLATIONS

BRUSH LENGTH	FERRULE WIDTH	FERRULE LENGTH	HAIR LENGTH
3.9" / 10cm	0.3"/9mm	3.1"/80mm	1.6"/43mm

BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

HAIR TYPE	Natural Bristle / Nylon Blend
BRUSH HOLD	Baseball Hold
USAGE	Dusting before each step in decorative painting
MEDIUM	Water or Oil
FERRULE	N/A
HANDLE	wooden "boxy" banana shape

How-To Brush Care Guide

Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.

Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.

Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair

Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)

Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle

To minimize brush shedding, you should:

Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)

Repeat this process a few more times.

All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.

Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.

Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.

Proper cleaning procedure

for oil/water and large or small brushes:

	Oil Medium	Water Medium
Large Brushes	Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down.	Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry.
Small Brushes	Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits.	Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic.

Slim Sampling Paint Brush (Bluetop) | GLZ-28

Slim Sampling Paint Brush (Bluetop) | GLZ-28

ITEM #: GLZ-28_Size-030

PRICE: $5.90

Standard economy flat brush shape with densely packed synthetic silky, blue synthetic fiber. Used to apply glaze medium, varnish and paint for a glass-like finish. Our blue brushes are styled with a white tip. These ends are manufactured to flower to hold more paint which will allow the brush to cut sharp edges. Uses: Application of glaze, varnish, paint medium Small sizes great for painting stiles/rails, small panels, mullions, etc. Perfect basecoat brush for small areas like painting electrical outlets, plates, and samples Brush hold: Pencil hold Tin ferrule with long-handled economy brush Brush care - Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry SIZE TRANSLATIONS SIZE BRUSH LENGTH FERRULE WIDTH FERRULE LENGTH HAIR LENGTH " / mm " / mm " / mm BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS HAIR TYPE Bluetop Synthethic fiber USAGE Application of glaze, varnish and paint medium

Standard economy flat brush shape with densely packed synthetic silky, blue synthetic fiber. Used to apply glaze medium, varnish and paint for a glass-like finish. Our blue brushes are styled with a white tip. These ends are manufactured to flower to hold more paint which will allow the brush to cut sharp edges.

Uses: Application of glaze, varnish, paint medium
Small sizes great for painting stiles/rails, small panels, mullions, etc.
Perfect basecoat brush for small areas like painting electrical outlets, plates, and samples
Brush hold: Pencil hold
Tin ferrule with long-handled economy brush
Brush care - Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry

SIZE TRANSLATIONS

SIZE	BRUSH LENGTH	FERRULE WIDTH	FERRULE LENGTH	HAIR LENGTH
		" / mm	" / mm	" / mm

BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

HAIR TYPE	Bluetop Synthethic fiber
USAGE	Application of glaze, varnish and paint medium

How-To Brush Care Guide

Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.

Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.

Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair

Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)

Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle

To minimize brush shedding, you should:

Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)

Repeat this process a few more times.

All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.

Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.

Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.

Proper cleaning procedure

for oil/water and large or small brushes:

	Oil Medium	Water Medium
Large Brushes	Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down.	Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry.
Small Brushes	Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits.	Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic.

Flat Scrubbing Brush | GLZ-48

ITEM #: GLZ-48_Size-30

PRICE: $3.75

Only 4 items in stock!

Standard flat brush shape with densely packed stiffer, white plastic fiber. This strong hair was originally used to clean machines with harsh chemicals. In our shop,, we find them amazing for cleaning buckets, trowels, and other metal tools. The rigid fiber is very resilient to use and a powerful scrubber. Uses: cleaner, scrubber Brush hold: Pen hold Tin ferrule with plastic handle Proper brush care - Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry SIZE TRANSLATIONS SIZE BRUSH LENGTH FERRULE WIDTH FERRULE LENGTH HAIR LENGTH 30 8.7" / 22.2cm 0.2" / 5mm 11.8" / 30mm 15.4" / 39mm 50 8.5" / 21.6cm 0.2" / 5mm 19.7" / 50mm 15.4" / 39mm BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS HAIR TYPE White plastic fiber USAGE cleaner, scrubber

Standard flat brush shape with densely packed stiffer, white plastic fiber. This strong hair was originally used to clean machines with harsh chemicals. In our shop,, we find them amazing for cleaning buckets, trowels, and other metal tools. The rigid fiber is very resilient to use and a powerful scrubber.

Uses: cleaner, scrubber
Brush hold: Pen hold
Tin ferrule with plastic handle
Proper brush care - Wash thoroughly with soap, shape or hang to dry

SIZE TRANSLATIONS

SIZE	BRUSH LENGTH	FERRULE WIDTH	FERRULE LENGTH	HAIR LENGTH
30	8.7" / 22.2cm	0.2" / 5mm	11.8" / 30mm	15.4" / 39mm
50	8.5" / 21.6cm	0.2" / 5mm	19.7" / 50mm	15.4" / 39mm

BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

HAIR TYPE	White plastic fiber
USAGE	cleaner, scrubber

How-To Brush Care Guide

Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.

Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.

Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair

Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)

Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle

To minimize brush shedding, you should:

Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)

Repeat this process a few more times.

All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.

Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.

Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.

Proper cleaning procedure

for oil/water and large or small brushes:

	Oil Medium	Water Medium
Large Brushes	Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down.	Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry.
Small Brushes	Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits.	Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic.

Round Scrubbing Brush | GLZ-47

ITEM #: GLZ-47_Size-06

PRICE: $14.00

This round scrubbing brush is a replica of our classic glazing (sash) brush shape packed with stiff, white plastic fiber. This strong hair was originally used to clean machines with harsh chemicals. In our shop, we find them amazing for cleaning buckets, trowels, and other metal tools. The rigid fiber is very resilient to use and a powerful scrubber. Uses: cleaner, scrubber Brush hold: Pen hold Tin ferrule with wooden handle Proper brush care - Wash thoroughly with soap SIZE TRANSLATIONS SIZE BRUSH LENGTH FERRULE WIDTH HAIR LENGTH FERRULE LENGTH 6 12.2" / 31cm 1.2" / 29mm 2.1" / 53mm 1.2" / 29mm BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS HAIR TYPE Thick, white plastic fiber USAGE Scrubbing

This round scrubbing brush is a replica of our classic glazing (sash) brush shape packed with stiff, white plastic fiber. This strong hair was originally used to clean machines with harsh chemicals. In our shop, we find them amazing for cleaning buckets, trowels, and other metal tools. The rigid fiber is very resilient to use and a powerful scrubber.

Uses: cleaner, scrubber
Brush hold: Pen hold
Tin ferrule with wooden handle
Proper brush care - Wash thoroughly with soap

SIZE TRANSLATIONS

SIZE	BRUSH LENGTH	FERRULE WIDTH	HAIR LENGTH	FERRULE LENGTH
6	12.2" / 31cm	1.2" / 29mm	2.1" / 53mm	1.2" / 29mm

BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

HAIR TYPE	Thick, white plastic fiber
USAGE	Scrubbing

How-To Brush Care Guide

Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.

Most of our large and fine hair brushes are hand-set and made with different hairs that are tapped in a small copper cylinder before being glued into the ferrule. This is why some of the hairs are not properly affixed to the ferrule, so the brush will shed some hair the first few times you will use it.

Thick hair: examples are; badger, hog (china bristle), horse hair

Fine hair: examples are sable; squirrel, goat, skunk (fine, thin short hair)

Synthetic Fiber: examples are; taklon, samina, bordeaux, synthetic bristle

To minimize brush shedding, you should:

Wash the brush thoroughly with a mild dish soap in warm water and massage the hair to comb out the loose bristles. Rinse until there is no soap residue left in the brush.
Ring the brush out by rolling it between your hands as if you were trying to make a fire with a stick to fluff out the brush.
Let dry by hanging the brushes or lay it down at the edge of a table (a hog bristle will have a strong odor due to the bone glue used to attach the bristles. This will go away after a few washings.)

Repeat this process a few more times.

All acrylic glazes contain some sort of ammonia which attacks the structure of the natural hair. Therefore, brush maintenance and thorough repetitive cleaning as described in step 1, 2, & 3 is imperative to protect and extend the life of your brush.

Applying a few drops of ‘leave in’ conditioner is also a good idea if you’re not going to be using your brush for some time.

Dried Paint: If some acrylic glaze becomes hardened on the brush, start by removing the heaviest part with denatured alcohol then rinse with water and coat the hairs with Murphy’s Oil Soap and leave for several hours. Apply the steps again from 1, 2, & 3 so the paint will brush out easily and leave your brush as good as new. Be careful as soap left too long in the natural hair will deteriorate the flexibility of the hair.

Proper cleaning procedure

for oil/water and large or small brushes:

	Oil Medium	Water Medium
Large Brushes	Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Wash brush with warm water and a lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry upside down.	Rinse thoroughly with warm water. Clean with a tiny bit of lathering soap and rinse until completely clean. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry.
Small Brushes	Prep brushes by thinning in two or more baths of spirits or until a rag runs free of paint. Apply a generous portion of Lard to the tip of the brush and store. To reuse brush, completely thin with spirits.	Clean each small brush very carefully and gently with a tiny bit of lathering soap. Shake out excess water, quickly form brush shape, and then allow to dry . To reshape a brush, dip it in Gum Arabic.

SIZE TRANSLATIONS

BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

How-To Brush Care Guide

Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.

Repeat this process a few more times.

Proper cleaning procedure

for oil/water and large or small brushes:

SIZE TRANSLATIONS

BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

How-To Brush Care Guide

Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.

Repeat this process a few more times.

Proper cleaning procedure

for oil/water and large or small brushes:

BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

How-To Brush Care Guide

Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.

Repeat this process a few more times.

Proper cleaning procedure

for oil/water and large or small brushes:

SIZE TRANSLATIONS

BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

How-To Brush Care Guide

Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.

Repeat this process a few more times.

Proper cleaning procedure

for oil/water and large or small brushes:

SIZE TRANSLATIONS

BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

How-To Brush Care Guide

Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.

Repeat this process a few more times.

Proper cleaning procedure

for oil/water and large or small brushes:

SIZE TRANSLATIONS

BRUSH SPECIFICATIONS

How-To Brush Care Guide

Prepare your brushes for their first use - read below.

Repeat this process a few more times.

Proper cleaning procedure

for oil/water and large or small brushes:

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