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Shape and Store Brush

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How to clean a paint brush

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After removing excess water, use the paint brush comb or your fingers to carefully straighten and reshape the bristles to their original form. This prevents them from drying in an odd shape. Store the brush by hanging it with the bristles down or laying it flat to allow it to air dry completely. For optimal storage and to maintain bristle shape, place the completely dried brush back into its original cardboard sheath (if available).

Goal: Maintain brush shape and store it properly for future use.

Tools and materials

  • Cardboard Sheath Purdy XL — Protecting and shaping bristles during storage
  • Paint Brush Comb — Straightening and reshaping bristles
  • Paint Brush — The item being stored

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can go like this outside or put in your hands like this. Just twirl it real good. Once you got it kind of dried out, take your brush comb and just kind of straighten your bristles. You always want to hang your brush or lay it flat to dry. After your brush is completely dry, put your brush back in the sheath. It'll help your bristles keep their shape and be ready for your next project. That's how you clean your brush when it comes to water-based paint. When it comes to oil-based paint, you're going to need

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