Looking After Brushes

Painting on pottery is  an expression of creativity and relies on brushwork, especially when using underglazes for a specific pattern or story. 

Looking after brushes helps keep your line work crisp and being able to use the brushes as designed in your work detail. 

If everyone applies a little care and consideration, the brushes can last and be reused for a long time. 

Some hints and Tips 

• Try to never let the paint dry on the brush

• Rinse as you go and wash thoroughly at the end - use clean water and gently massage out any paint residue, especially near the ferrule

• Don't stub the brushes down as you wash them 

• Reshape them whilst damp

• Never dry the brushes downwards, always return them to correctly marked trays, with their brushes up. 

Thank you and happy painting 

Cheers 

Rebecca