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GLAZE AND DECORATION BRUSHES

Walker Ceramics stock a very extensive range of  high quality brushes, from the wonderful Calligraphy brushes to the ultra fine Sable. 

It is essential that the correct brush is used when glazing ware. Although we recommend the following styles for glazing, they are all multipurpose brushes. The preference of one brush over another is a matter of personal choice.
CARING FOR BRUSHES
A good brush is a sound investment. Any brush, no matter how high the quality, can be destroyed by bad housekeeping.
A New Brush
Wash the brush in lukewarm water with a small amount of household detergent. This will remove any wax used to hold the hairs in place. Rinse well, and dry by standing brush head up.
General Care
Don't leave brushes sitting in water. This will eventually bend the hairs out of shape, and loosen their grip in the ferrule. Rinse the brushes under running water at the end of each day. Work any colour caught up near the ferrule with your fingers.
Re-Shaping
Brush hairs should always be left to dry in the shape you wish the hairs to be. 
Pointed Rounds:  After rinsing, gently "wind the hairs up" by drawing through thumb and forefinger while turning the handle in a clockwise or counter-clockwise direction. The hairs will then be shaped into a point and will dry in that condition, ready to use the next day. 
Squares: Squeeze excess water out between thumb and forefinger, leaving the hair shaped square.
Hake
A simple brush with extremely soft hair suited to laying on large flat areas of colour, glaze or slips. 

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