# \#brushcare

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## [Understanding Synthetic Brush Curling](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/understanding-synthetic-brush-curling/592)

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**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [October 25, 2023, 2:11pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/understanding-synthetic-brush-curling/592 "2023-10-25T14:11:06Z")

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Understanding “Curling” or “splaying” with Synthetic or Synth-blend Brushes: Brush curling or splaying can be extremely frustrating. There are many factors in one’s process that can bring about such changes in your br…

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## [Ventilated Makeup Brush Holder for Drying Paint Brushes](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/ventilated-makeup-brush-holder-for-drying-paint-brushes/1379)

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**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 11:31pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/ventilated-makeup-brush-holder-for-drying-paint-brushes/1379 "2021-12-27T23:31:22Z")

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I hope that you all enjoyed a wonderful Holiday this past weekend! I wanted to share a cool device that I received from my admin Anya this Christmas. It’s a ventilated makeup brush holder that can allow my washed paint b…

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## [VIDEO:Residual soap in dense brushes](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-residual-soap-in-dense-brushes/728)

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**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 7:57pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/video-residual-soap-in-dense-brushes/728 "2018-07-16T19:57:07Z")

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Here’s a quick tip that might help those dense brushes perform more evenly for longer:

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## [Restoring Old Brushes (by Utrecht Art Supplies)](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/restoring-old-brushes-by-utrecht-art-supplies/493)

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**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [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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\[OldBrushes\] 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,…

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## [Painting and Paper Towel use](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/painting-and-paper-towel-use/488)

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**Author:** [@AWaichulis](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/AWaichulis)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2017, 1:41pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/painting-and-paper-towel-use/488 "2017-08-08T13:41:16Z")

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I recently came across a promotion for a new brush cleaner by a company called “Creators Workshop”. The promotion included a graphic that offered advice for how to clean a brush. The final step in this recommendation was…