Difficulty
Easy
Steps
6
Time Required
2 - 3 days
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- Ferrule
- 6 steps
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Introduction
If your paint brush has been rendered useless due to a detached ferrule, this guide will help you restore your brush into working condition.
What you need
Step 1
Ferrule
- Ensure the paint brush handle, bristles, and ferrule are completely dry. If so, proceed to step two.
- If your brush is not dry, set in a warm dry location before proceeding to step two.
Ensure the paint brush handle, bristles, and ferrule are completely dry. If so, proceed to step two.
If your brush is not dry, set in a warm dry location before proceeding to step two.
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Step 2
- Lightly sand the top of the paint brush handle and the inside of the ferrule.
- Be sure to remove all excess glue, prepping for reattachment.
Lightly sand the top of the paint brush handle and the inside of the ferrule.
Be sure to remove all excess glue, prepping for reattachment.
Step 3
- Remove excess glue and sand particles from the paint brush and ferrule.
Remove excess glue and sand particles from the paint brush and ferrule.
Step 4
- Line the inside of the ferrule with heat resistant glue.
- Be sure to line the ferrule with glue from the opening all the way to the end of the ferrule.
Line the inside of the ferrule with heat resistant glue.
Be sure to line the ferrule with glue from the opening all the way to the end of the ferrule.
Step 5
- Reattach the ferrule to the top of the paint brush handle.
- After attached, if there is excess glue at the base of the ferrule remove it with a tissue.
Reattach the ferrule to the top of the paint brush handle.
After attached, if there is excess glue at the base of the ferrule remove it with a tissue.
Step 6
- Allow the brush to dry for 48-72 hours before use.
Allow the brush to dry for 48-72 hours before use.
Your paintbrush should dry in an upright position for 48-72 hours before use. Be sure to rinse out your paint brushes in lukewarm or cool water to avoid this problem again!
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