Using brush soap

[matty1001]

Iv just got some W&N brush soap and i want to clean up my older brushes, do i wet the brush and draw it over the soap? Or rub the soap onto the bristles or what? Its not the liqud version but a solid block.

 

[Dragonsreach]

Wet your Brush, Scrub it over the soap and then scrub the soapy brush in the palm of your hand.
Use the natural creases of your hand to halp draw the bristles back into a pointed shape and rince thouroughly.
You may also need to put the point back by the tried and trusted means of licking the brush.

Oh and the soap is very good as a moistener for your skin as well.

 

[Ritual]

Does it taste good? :duh:

 

[Dragonsreach]

Originally posted by Ritual
Does it taste good? :duh:

Does soap ever taste good?

You obvoiusly never had your mouth washed out as a kid?

 

[Dammekkos2]

This is quite a good guide
http://miniature-art.tripod.com/paintbrushes/

 

[matty1001]

Cheers for the help, il go try some in a bit.

 

[Ritual]

Originally posted by Dragonsreach

Originally posted by Ritual
Does it taste good? :duh:

Does soap ever taste good?

You obvoiusly never had your mouth washed out as a kid?

Well, it doesn\'t generally taste outright bad... :]

I was just thinking about the taste since you mentioned brush-licking in the cleaning process.

And, no, never had my mouth washed out with soap. I was a very articulate and well-spoken kid...

 

[matty1001]

Its not the tastiest of stuff! Bluergh! Just washed about 12 older brushes and its made a huge difference! Cheers for the help.

 

[airhead]

Once they are clean, I go soap them up again and leave the soap in the bristles, repoint and let dry. The soap dries and makes the bristles stiffer until you wet it the next time before you paint again.