Sign Painting First Steps. How to Clean and Oil your Lettering Brushes.

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[@-the-1-86]

Thank you for the video appreciate you sharing your knowledge

[@JohnKingLetterArt]

You're welcome, thank you!

[@Rock_Whisky]

What about before you use them? Should they sit in oil for some time before use? You have a great lettering channel.

[@JohnKingLetterArt]

Thanks! Yes its a good idea to oil them a few days before you use them, helps condition the hairs nicely for the paint but I wouldnt say its mandatory. Just good to do if you have the time before using them!

[@Rock_Whisky]

@@JohnKingLetterArt Thanks for the advice. I usually wash off the gum that keeps there shape. Then oil them after they air dry. Let them sit overnight before I give them a try. After use i wash them in a dirty jar of mineral spirits then a jar of clean spirits. Finish it all off by storing them in mineral oil. This has been my routine yet for some reason they only seem to last me a short time. Maybe two months max. I’d appreciate your opinion on this. The brush that’s given me issues are the 179Ls. I really like them but Ive been looking into other brands. Perhaps yours lol.

[@JohnKingLetterArt]

@@Rock_Whisky only thing I can think might be the mineral oil? I have always used neatsfoot oil which is pretty standard and also being an animal oil I think is better for the hairs. Are you leaving them submerged in the oil or just putting oil in the hairs then and storing them back in your box?

[@Rock_Whisky]

@@JohnKingLetterArt Yes, I did use mineral oil before and I would leave then in my brush box until use. Could be overnight or later till I would work with them. I did switch to an oil that’s based on animal fats from Von Dago. I have never left them submerged in oil, which is something I should try. I also use to clean them then leave the brush out till I use it. This allowed the brush to dry out, which I see now can be bad for the brush. Now, I rigged up a jar with mineral spirits and a spring (I can send you a pic) so the brush stays wet until I use it. I appreciate your time and advice on this by the way, about how long do you leave a brush submerged in oil?

[@JohnKingLetterArt]

@@Rock_Whisky I dont leave them submerged in oil. After doing what I showed in the video I'll either put them back in my box or leave them standing up in a jar, hairs up.