3 ways to FIX and RESHAPE your synthetic paint brushes

[@RisingApe]

Thanks Everyone, if you enjoyed this or not, let me know, it’s always great to get feedback

[@HiveMind3006]

Never had much luck with synthetics, tip curl after one session. I didn't know they could be repaired and always thought what's the bleedin' point ( no pun intended) and into the terrain buggered brush tub they went. Now I know better, I may have to revisit the synth brush! As ever thanks for the knowledge.

[@tienwidiyaningrum338]

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[@troyancheta3803]

You can do the 3rd method with sugar water. Dissolve the sugar with water (not much) just to have this sticky consistency. Same effect, it will harden the brush but the sugar will dissolve when you put it in water

[@RisingApe]

Never heard this before, thanks

[@nisaaroberts8386]

Thank you for this helpful video. Where did you get those little metal dishes from please?

[@RisingApe]

They are available on Amazon, search metal mixing cups and you will get what you need 👌

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

Nice one, never seen anyone actually straight out synthetic bristles before, didn't know that was a thing. What is that metal cup called? I want something like that to mix paints for my airbrush

[@RisingApe]

Cheers, yeh I got the metal cup idea from Marco Frisoni, Mr Hobby sell them, but I got these on Amazon, I will pop a link in the description and drop you a DM with the link

[@DavesMiniMenagerie]

@@RisingApe sweet cheers mate

[@beckysexton1105]

Thanks! This really helps!

[@RisingApe]

Awesome, glad it was useful

[@AnnoyingNewsletters]

2:15 Using a bar of soap 🧼 to clean and reshape bristles is like using a whet stone to sharpen a blade. 🗡️ 😅

[@PrayerstotheDiceGods]

Some good tips in this one

[@RisingApe]

Thanks mate, appreciate that

[@j453]

Good quote bud

[@RisingApe]

Thanks, it’s my favourite quote of all time

[@dangerssr6025]

Thank you

[@RisingApe]

You’re welcome ☺️

[@trascendentalsunset]

Does this work on a da vinci brush? I got mine new and came all messy out from the package

[@RisingApe]

The cleaning works on any brush, the hot water, just synthetics.

[@Bildruck]

Someone has good taste in weightlifting equipment :)

[@RisingApe]

😂 T-shirt’s anyway! I can’t afford Rogue Plates, I use Bison (uk brand)

[@shademaster24601]

See, I've been trying this and it's just not working. My fine detail brushes are getting too frayed to work right.

[@RisingApe]

There is a limit sadly, brushes don’t last forever

[@miguelangelpicazo7130]

hi, what it is the gel??

[@RisingApe]

There are a few brands that make it but I use Green Stuff world Brush repair gel, if you are UK based I have a link in the video description. If you are based inside the EU I would order direct from Green Stuff World.

[@AgentDingo]

Do... do Americans not have kettles??

[@RisingApe]

Well, according to some American friends no not all 🤷‍♂️

[@Aceofspades2006]

Ertu islendingur?

[@RisingApe]

No, but I do follow some Icelandic athletes

[@Riddler_von]

Why is there no one using a sponge instead of a rag. So much better and easier.

[@RisingApe]

How do you mean? Using a sponge instead of a tissue to wipe the brushes down?

[@Riddler_von]

Yes

[@27Pyth]

Note to self: Reconditioning a crappy cheap brush doesn't magically turn it into a good brush. :(

[@RisingApe]

Sadly not, you can make them usable though

[@karlioskarlios5934]

Not a good idea hot water in Kolinsky brushes, dont do it

[@RisingApe]

I wouldn’t use boiling water but warm water is fine, you would use warm Water to wash your hair, same principle. Either way this video is focused on Synthetic brushes