Rosemary Brushes and Brush Care

[@Raeburnsart]

what a fantastic demonstration for washing/caring for the brush. Thank you Ryan and Masters Academy! Also really enjoyed listening to the descriptions of the different brushes. Considering buying Rosemary and i know i wont look back but really wanted guidance and this has been one of the better videos.

[@mastersacademyofart6968]

Thank you for watching! I'm glad it was useful for you.

[@BB-wn8wr]

I have few Rosemary brushes and would so love a set! Pick me! Your video demonstrates the awesome value of a product well made, thoughtfully made, with care and integrity! Thanks for your good work!

[@mastersacademyofart6968]

Thank you!

[@heidisacco4731]

I love Rosemary brushes!

[@barbarabenedettinewton]

Good video with great information. I use Rosemary many of the brushes mentioned in this video: Ultimate (hog bristle), Ivory and Eclipse. I will try the long filbert hog bristle and Evergreen. LOVE Rosemary brushes.

[@mastersacademyofart6968]

Thank you and I hope you enjoy the long filberts!

[@gautambarua3404]

Instead of freezing the brushes overnight i put them on a shallow dish with some safflower cooking oil. This keeps the brushes fine for the next painting session. Safflower oil is what paint manufacturers use in their tubes.

[@mastersacademyofart6968]

We know many people who also do this. It certainly saves on cleaning time.

[@dago00]

Long filberts and daggers are my weapon of choice

[@kayrush9834]

I'm always looking for that perfect brush. The one that is self-propelled

[@mastersacademyofart6968]

Haha! Wouldn't that be nice.

[@JorgeSilva-rb6nz]

I`ve that disease too ...colected every brushes from everywhere. That brand I`ve not that yet .

[@mastersacademyofart6968]

It's an expensive disease for sure! But definitely try Rosemary brushes if you get the chance. They're amazing!

[@nancyspaulding2012]

Beautiful set.. Would love to have them.

[@mastersacademyofart6968]

Thank you! Rosemary always has them on hand if you'd like to pick up a set.

[@jodyclark3281]

I have an issue... all my brush are frayed. I have purchased Rosemary brushes Ivory and eclipse. Contacted Rosemary and they replaced, as thought could be a manufacture issue. Well it happened again. All my brushes are frayed not just my Rosemary. They told me not to use mineral sprits. See you use mineral spirits, which I do, but then wash with masters brush cleaner soap or ivory bar soap. What could I be doing wrong as so frustrated to not have brushes that work. Any advice would be very much appreciated. Thank you

[@mastersacademyofart6968]

I don't believe it's the mineral spirits that are the problem. I did some tests for about 6 months and I believe that the worst thing for synthetic brushes is friction. If you use them on a rough surface, if you scrub with them, if you rub them vigorously in your mineral spirits canister, all of these lead to the fraying. If I am using a rougher painting surface, or if I'm going to scrub with my paint, I use hog hair brushes because they wear down better. My synthetics, I use for more delicate paint work and when I rinse them out, I don't scrub them, I delicately work the paint out of them. This has lengthened their life significantly. But, it is inevitable that synthetics will fray at some point.

[@jodyclark3281]

@@mastersacademyofart6968 Thank you for your input... I will take your advice and hoping for better brushes in the future!😁

[@dhruvbansal1248]

🤝💜

[@itlacksdepth9559]

What brush soap do you use? Im looking for something different

[@mastersacademyofart6968]

I love linseed oil brush soap from Trekell. They also have what they call a "brush restorer" which I use after washing my brushes. After washing and wiping my brushes dry with a towel, I use just a dab of brush restorer to shape the brush and then leave it lying horizontally to dry overnight.

[@LittleMew133]

Wow, that is a bushel of brushes.

[@laladada7]

Is it just normal everyday hair conditioner ?

[@mastersacademyofart6968]

Yes that's what I use. Just a tiny bit will help shape and condition the brush.

[@michaelkatz2004]

I think I’m catching that disease

[@mastersacademyofart6968]

It's definitely one of the more fun diseases to catch!