Prep Your New Acrylic Brush!

Your new acrylic brush has arrived! Unsure how to prep and clean the brush before use? We've got you covered!

First we have to get rid of the starch film used to mold the brush. This has to be removed thoroughly before using the brush for the first time. The hair splits when the film is not removed completely.

Here are some tips for breaking in your brush:

• Remove your brush from its packaging and remove the plastic protection cap from your new brush. Do not place this back when the brush has been in contact with acrylic liquid as the liquid can cause the plastic to melt together with the hair of the brush.
• Remove the starchy film by thoroughly rolling the brush head over a lint-free towel while it is still dry. Take clean liquid or brush cleaner and submerge the hair of the brush. When using a monomer, ensure that it is clean liquid as the used liquid may be contaminated by acrylic powder particles that can cause the acrylic to cure in the brush.
• Turn the brush to make sure that all the hair is coated with liquid. Fully submerge the brush in liquid, pushing it down on the bottom of the dappen dish. Perform this step a few times.
• Once complete, remove the brush and wipe it on a clean lint-free towel. Check that the hair has separated into individual strands and if not, repeat the above steps until it does.

Once you've cleaned the brush thoroughly, make sure that you have drained all excess fluid out of the brush. When you are not using your brush, it is important to bring the hair to the desired shape and storing the brush either lying horizontally or hanging upside down as this ensures the longevity of your brush.