# Restoring Old Brushes (by Utrecht Art Supplies)

**URL:** <https://www.smartermarx.com/t/restoring-old-brushes-by-utrecht-art-supplies/493>\
**Category:** Materials\
**Tags:** materials, brushcare, brushrestoration\
**Created:** [August 15, 2017, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/restoring-old-brushes-by-utrecht-art-supplies/493 "2017-08-15T14:34:56Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 15, 2017, 2:34pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/restoring-old-brushes-by-utrecht-art-supplies/493/1 "2017-08-15T14:34:56Z")

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Most artists are familiar with anatomy, but have you ever investigated the anatomy of a paintbrush? We sacrificed a couple of very nasty old brushes to reveal what’s beneath the ferrule. Professional-grade, interlocked bristle brushes have MUCH longer hairs than cheaper, student-grade brushes. Not only does this greatly improve shape retention, it also makes it possible to peel back (carefully) a strip of metal so dry paint can be removed, and the brush can be restored.

**Read full instructions here:**

> **[restore\_brushes.pdf](https://images.utrechtart.com/Content/pdf/experts_archive/studiocraft/restore_brushes.pdf)**
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