{"id":23388,"date":"2024-05-03T10:15:24","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T14:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/woodcarvingillustrated.com\/?p=23388"},"modified":"2025-12-23T11:45:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T16:45:12","slug":"paintbrush-care-for-carvers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/woodcarvingillustrated.com\/paintbrush-care-for-carvers\/","title":{"rendered":"Paintbrush Care for Carvers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Learn to select, clean, and store your brushes like a pro<\/b><\/span>
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By Betty Padden<\/em><\/p>\n

Selecting paintbrushes can be a daunting task given the array of choices, but knowing the basics can make a world of difference! I\u2019m here to break down the different types, shapes and sizes, and their uses. I\u2019ll also cover brush cleaning and storage. As you use them, your brushes will become like old friends\u2014much like your chisels and gouges; you\u2019ll start to know how they will perform in a given situation. Care for these tools correctly and you’ll be able to use them for years! After learning all about brush care, try out your skills on these cute and cuddly cat shelf sitters.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Bristles<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Naturally, the bristles are the most important part of the brush. They are made either with synthetic fibers (these are very \u201cspringy\u201d and smooth in texture), natural fibers (hair of various animals\u2014kolinsky sable, pony, hog, etc.) or a combination of the two fibers.<\/p>\n

Natural bristles have barbs or scales, which make them thicker, stiffer, and a little harder to clean. Due to their stiffness, natural bristle brushes are mainly used for canvas painting with thicker paint. Typically, they are more expensive than synthetic brushes; however, some can be less expensive than the synthetic options.<\/p>\n

Synthetic brushes, which are smoother and springier than their natural counterparts, go with a variety of paints and are typically easier to clean. I use mainly synthetic brushes for applying paint, but I reserve some natural bristle brushes for blending. Pricing depends on the size; I spend $3-$5 on smaller brushes and $10-$15 on larger ones. However, buying a set is usually cheaper.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Bristle Shapes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Rounds<\/b><\/p>\n

Workhorse of the set; used for applying paint and washes.<\/p>\n

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Flats<\/b><\/p>\n

Used for painting large areas and adding textures, such as house or roof details.<\/p>\n

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Angled flats<\/b><\/p>\n

Used like regular flats, but tip can reach into smaller areas.<\/p>\n

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Filberts<\/b><\/p>\n

Good for blending or painting a soft edge.<\/p>\n

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Script liners<\/b><\/p>\n

Used for fine lines and detail<\/p>\n

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Blenders<\/b><\/p>\n

Used to blur the border between two colors to form a gradation of color.<\/p>\n

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Fan brushes<\/b><\/p>\n

Used to paint textured areas like clouds, trees, or leaves.<\/p>\n

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\u201cSpoiled\u201d brushes<\/b><\/p>\n

Great for blending and adding texture (It may be the Yankee in me, but I have a hard time throwing a brush out!).<\/p>\n

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Washing Your Brushes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When using acrylics, have a container of water ready to wash your brushes instantly because the paint dries so quickly. Note: It is safe to wash acrylic paint off in your work or household sink. Use warm\u2014not hot\u2014water; hot water can cause the glue used to secure the bristles to fail.<\/i><\/p>\n

Clean your oil paint brushes in a paint thinner before washing with water. Note: You can leave your paint thinner in a sealed jar, let the pigment settle, and reuse at a later time.<\/i> Be sure to collect oil paint sludge and dispose of it at your local hazardous waste site.<\/i> Do your best to remove all the paint, especially from the ferrule; paint left to dry here will cause the bristles to splay out and separate.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n

After you wash your brushes in paint thinner and squeeze them with a cloth, give them a final wash with a brush cleaner; I like The Master\u2019s Brush Cleaner (use as directed). A good brush cleaner will even restore a brush with hardened paint on it to some degree. Shape the bristles while they are wet and let them air dry.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Storing Your Brushes<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Store your brushes upright in a container so the bristles don\u2019t bend. I use a simple jar for organized storage and easy access. You can get carriers of all sizes at any art supply store if you need to transport your brushes and other painting supplies.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
About the Author<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Betty Padden and her husband, Bob, own Wooden Apple Signmakers in Auburn, Mass. They have been professional sign carvers for 47 years and have been teaching their craft to students for more than 30. They are the creators of SantaCarls\u00ae, a unique figure that has been sold at Disney parks and Busch Gardens. Betty also designs and paints for Ne\u2019Qwa Art and Blossom Bucket, among other companies. Visit\u00a0bettypadden.com\u00a0for cutouts, patterns, and designs, and help for woodcarvers struggling with projects. See more of Betty\u2019s work at\u00a0woodenapplesignmakers.com.<\/a><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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