the brush in the turpentine, withdraw it at once, and softly pat it on a rag, pressing very gently, to remove the color, This may be repeated till the brush be perfectly clean.
At the end of the day's work, bushes should have their final washing in alcohol. Nothing so effectually remove every particle of color, and leaves the brush in a pliable condition.
If alcohol is not available, soap and warm (not Hot) water will take its place. If brushes be kept in a box or any similar receptacle, it should be sufficiently long to protect the points, and to prevent the hairs from bending. A cylindrical jar is a good think to keep brushes in ; and they should be thrust in handle down, and brush-end up. If . however, a brush is accidentally allowed to dry in a bent or crooked, twisted position, it is utterly useless until restored to its original shape. This may be accomplished by moistening the brush with a solution of gum Arabic, or any water paste, and gently pulling out straight till it is dry enough to remain so..Set it aside for a few days, then wash out in warm water, when it will be found to have assumed its normal condition.
