Paint Brush Care Quick Tips
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Before use, gently rinse the bristles with your fingers for a few minutes until the bristles become soft.
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Clean your paintbrush immediately after use, especially the base of the bristles which is the area near the ferrule.
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Never let paint dry out on your paintbrush, especially acrylic paint that dries quickly.
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Never rest your paintbrush with bristles down in water or any kind of cleaning solvent. Otherwise, it may cause the bristles to bend and change form forever.
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After cleaning, straighten the bristles while they are still wet and blot all the excess water with a cloth towel or tissue.
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Store clean paintbrushes vertically, head-side up and bristles undisturbed by any pressure.
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