BRUSH CARE

Before first use

• Soak in lukewarm water with mild soap for 10-15 minutes or until bristle coating dissolves.
• Rinse well under running water.
• Reshape bristle gently with fingers.
• Dry standing on wood end in air.

After first use

• Wash brushes after each use:
• Hold under running water while gently moving bristles back and forth with fingers until water is clear.
• Never use hot water.
• Do not soak brushes at all. This will cause the bristles to separate from the handle.
• If deep cleaning is desired, use mild soap, but not often.
• Always dry brushes well, standing up on wood end in a well ventilated room.
• Never store until completely dry.
• Be gentle with your brushes, if they make noise, they are thirsty - give them a drink.

NOTE:Your brushes will become more supple and responsive with continued use.

If well taken care of, they will last for many years. Sometimes after a few years the copper wire will break; you can replace it easily yourself.

PAINT CARE
To prepare paints for easy use:
(a) Dish some paint out of the jar into:

- smaller plastic jars (2-4 oz)

- ice cube tray or muffin tin

- plastic egg container

(these must have smooth edges so they won’t hurt brushes)

(b) Sprinkle or spray generously to keep moist.

(c) Cover well with saran wrap or lid.

(d) Store in refrigerator.

The paint will stay fresh and ready to use for many months.

Check every couple of weeks and add water if needed.

To store jars of paint

- Keep jars in cool place. Otherwise they may ferment, change texture or develop odor.

- Never put water in the primary jar.

- Always use a clean tool to dish out paint.

- Protect paints from freezing.

During painting

These paints are very good quality, but they are not meant to be used without water, and cannot be used in thick layers. If you do so, the paint may crack or fall off after a few weeks or months. You should use enough water for the brush to move smoothly on the paper.