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Building Tips and technical articles. => Paint and finishing => Topic started by: mike londke on January 27, 2016, 06:43:27 PM
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What type/material of brush will provide the best finish when using dope. Sources? Links? Pics? Thx, Mike
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Mike camel hair brushes have most always been the best choice. I know of no particular brand but go to Hobby Lobby or Michaels and find something close to a 1" camel hair brush. These are known to shed bristles a little the first few times you use it so be ready to pluck out a few as you dope. After a while the dope soaks in deep where the bristles are attached and they stay in pretty well. The camel hair is fine and very soft so they leave the minimum of brush marks.
Dave
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And don't let the prices scare you off. Good quality camel hair brushes are worth it and will last forever if taken care of. Mine get stiff after use, but I soak them in acetone before use each time.
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Is there anything wrong with the Office supply sets of three for $7+/- ?
I had the link and my browser took a dump
I think in the package was 1/4" 1/2" and a 1" camel hair brush with rubber grip for $6.98 plus tax ( and shipping if I don't want to drive 65 miles round trip)
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Also check at wally world and get the 1" and 2" foam brushes. They work well, and to keep them from getting stiff I store them in a zip lock bag, course they will stiffen up if left in the bag too long...
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Good question Ty, but then how do I/we determine if true Camel Hair...even for the much more expensive offerings
I would hate to do a side by side of a sub $10 brush and a +$25 brush to find they are both the same
I would assume there is a preferred or recommended manufacturer ??
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Tower has 1" camel hair brushes for $2 and my friend Omar says they smell like real camel.
MM
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Camel hair it is, Thx.
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Camel hair brushes are not made from real camel hair. Do not know why they call them that. One source they are really squirrel hair. Real camel hair is not soft.
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My 1" sable brush finally wore out after about 30 years. Tried so called camel hair, was like using a broom. A buddy turned me on to a Loew Cornell golden Taklon wash/glaze. Very nice, been using it for about 10 years. If interested, I'll get the model #.
Norm
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My 1" sable brush finally wore out after about 30 years. Tried so called camel hair, was like using a broom. A buddy turned me on to a Loew Cornell golden Taklon wash/glaze. Very nice, been using it for about 10 years. If interested, I'll get the model #.
Norm
Yes please.
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Here's the Loew-Cornell. http://www.amazon.com/Loew-Cornell-3550-1-Comfort-Handle/dp/B000YQKX3O (http://www.amazon.com/Loew-Cornell-3550-1-Comfort-Handle/dp/B000YQKX3O)
If you get one, please let me know how it works for you. Mine hasn't shed a hair and it loads and flows very well. The Amazon link is for convenience, I got mine at a Michael's craft store. When new they seem to have some kind of sizing that makes it stiff. It will soften quickly. Do not let the handle soak in the dope.
Norm