How to Open a New Chinese Brush

[@annsowers4591]

I took mine and held it in the water then placed it in the palm of my hand. I gently rolled it in my wet palm. Works beautifully!

[@darwinidris4001]

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[@dukeismael5311]

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[@margeholmes5510]

Thank you. This was very helpful.

[@blueheronarts]

Yes, you can do both. Just blot the brush and let it air dry in good shape.

[@blueheronarts]

Yes, you can use it with any water based watercolor paints or sumi ink.

[@blueheronarts]

After finishing you need to clean the brush thoroughly and blot it with paper towel. Then let it air dry in good shape.

[@blueheronarts]

@BekieMarett Just cold, or lukewarm (but not too hot).

[@chubichngoc4135]

i also confuse that could it be the hair of my brush too hard? i seen on ur videos, the brushes are really really smooth. you used them so easily and gentally. =.=

[@PumpkinPails]

I was wondering what that stuff was. Your videos inspired me to go out and buy some Chinese watercolor brushes, but when I started using them all this goo kept dripping out of them. Lol!! Now, I know to rinse them out before I use them.

[@ligaskirbauska8652]

All brushes come coated in some natural glue to conserve them during transportation,just these on top are natural brushes that absorb a lot liquid,have fine point so,they take in extra amount of that ,,glue,, and that,,glue,,is extra hard like to preserve point of brush better...good wash and will be at its best.always wash all brushes before and after work

[@loriyugen5430]

Thank you for your wonderful video! ❤️

[@firstnox]

Thanks a lot!

[@susanhepburn6040]

Thank you, Henry.

[@yue_tsuko]

Thanks, I reslly needed this for my Nihongo class.

[@gianshant]

I Love the ink painting and was wondering if know the technic to draw with water.

[@blueheronarts]

You may use magic cloth to draw with water for practicing. www.blueheronarts.com/magic-cloth-practice-painting-calliphy-plainsmall-p-398.html

[@olgaz2498]

what about for horse/wolf hair brushes? my brushes are sort of old and I just got them haha

[@blueheronarts]

Same way. Just squeeze it while rinsing in running water.

[@Balthazar2242]

Thank you very much for the video. I got a Chinese paintbrush as a gift from a foreign exchange student who came to my town all the way from China. I couldn't read the Chinese instructions on the wrapping, so this video helped. Is it common to use watercolors with a Chinese paintbrush? Is it compatible with all types of paint?

[@allextunardy8106]

I love caligraphy brush!!

[@ismaelmannheim]

Please, When I have finished to pain, how must I do to wash well the brush? Thanks very much!

[@Sky34official]

should ı use turpentine for my brush before using oil paint?

[@blueheronarts]

This kind of soft brush is designed for use with watercolors only. Yes, you might have to use lots of turps if you want to use it oil paint.

[@Sky34official]

@@blueheronarts thank you. when we clean with water and soap . is it good to be distilled water ?

[@blueheronarts]

@@Sky34official no, just tap water will be fine.

[@Sky34official]

@@blueheronarts big thanks ❤️🙌🏻

[@bjornoli]

can u use the brush straight after u open and wash a new one?

[@chubichngoc4135]

i just bought a chinese brush but im no good at using it. T_T poor me, the brush seems to be a bit big and i could not control the tip of the brush, it's gone mad, crazy. my drawing likes a paint of snakes . (_ _") i guess i should try a very small one.. sniff...

[@georgexristou862]

Late but. The thickness depends on how hard you press it If you apply little pressure, it will be a thin line.

[@messyhowling9603]

@@georgexristou862 LMAO

[@BekieMarett]

I was wondering, is there a certain temperature of water that's best to use? Just cold, or lukewarm?

[@melanieaudet]

He mentioned tepid, which is warm (I realize your comment is 10 years old, but someone else will come along and see this new comment).

[@milan9672]

​@@melanieaudet Yes, I am here 10 months after your comment and 11 years from his xD was just looking for this, thank you!

[@BekieMarett]

@blueheronarts 谢谢 :)

[@idxn]

Who taught you to prepare a brush like that? The first part is wrong, no pressing the brush against bottom like that! Besides, you pressed the brush too hard on your palm when testing. We always only use the tip half of a brush! Never bend the hair all the way to the root like that!😮

[@disiboi1496]

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