Friday, April 16, 2010

BRUSHES page 60

Too much cannot be said in favor of having not only good brushes, but a good assortment of them.

A bad brush is responsible for a great deal of bad work. The best the market affords is none to good for china-painting ; and although they cost more than inferior ones, they give greater satisfaction, last longer, and in the end are really more economical.

There is a very wide latitude in selecting brushes, both as to quality and quantity. Having secured a good brush, it should be well taken care of, and it will amply repay any attention bestowed upon its preservation.

It is useless to attempt to do good work with inefficient materials and tools ; and a poor, cheap brush -- and a cheap brush is always poor -- is