Delaware, United States
Joined: August 01, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 04:07 AM UTC
Hi guys my dad who is an artist gave me tip years ago after cleaning them get some boiling water with a little bicarb suspend them in the container not touching the bottom it brings the brush back into shape.
Also now and again after cleaning brushes use a little hair conditioner leave for a while and rinse,gives the brushes a lovly feel when you paint and makes them last perticulary sable.
Regards chris tango 20
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Grumpyoldman
ConsigliereFlorida, United States
Joined: October 17, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, August 07, 2004 - 05:25 AM UTC
Thanks, Used the hair conditioner trick, but never heard of the bicard one, will have to give it a shot, with the cost of top quality brushes, anything that prolongs their life is a welcome addition to the modelling tool box.
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Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: May 09, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, August 08, 2004 - 11:31 AM UTC
Thanks tango, for the tips.
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