Description

Paint that remains in the belly of a brush , beyond the first third of the bristle length, deep in the widest part of the hair bundle , is the enemy of brush longevity. It dries invisibly during a session, gradually forcing the hairs apart from the inside out, destroying the point and the spring that make a quality round brush work. Swirling a brush in plain water removes surface paint effectively but does not reach the belly consistently. The ribbed interior of the Silver Essentials Cleaning Bowl provides exactly the mechanical assistance needed: drawing the bristles across the ribs, gently but firmly, works paint out from the deepest part of the bundle toward the tip, where it releases into the water.