CARE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRACTICE BRUSHES
A new brush is stiff because its hairs are covered with a layer of diluted glue
to protect the hairs from damage during shipping.
Before using a new calligraphy brush:
- Wash away the glue and soften the hairs.
- Put your hand under the flowing tap water and form a
well with your palm.
- Place the brush tuft in this well and rotate it in the
water that collects in your hand gently and without pressure (Do not put the brush directly under the
tap water as you could damage the hairs).
- Soon you will notice that the tuft hairs start to
loosen.
- Continue soaking and rotating the calligraphy brush until
all hairs are fully loosened.
Each time a new calligraphy brush is used:
- Dip the brush in water to soften the tip before you dip
it in the ink.
- Do not leave the brush standing in a
jar with water, because the weight of the calligraphy brush can break the
hairs.
- Do not dip the brush in water or ink
more than half way as this could cause the glue to dissolve, loosening the
hairs of the brush.
CLEANING
The hairs are very delicate, so it is important to take good care of your
calligraphy brush.
- Begin cleaning your brush by wiping it on paper until
most of the ink is discharged.
- Then rinse your brush under tap water in the same way
as when you open a new brush.
- Pay attention to the ink, which remains in the belly of
the calligraphy brush, press it out with soft movements from the belly of
the brush towards the tip until there is little ink left in it.
- Then squeeze the brush gently and bring it to a point.
Hang from the handle with the tip down and let it dry well.
Do not reuse the clear plastic cap,
which protects the brush tip during shipping. We recommend using a Bamboo Roll-up Brush Holder once
you have opened the brush.
These brushes are made in
Hiroshima prefecture in Japan.
