Saturday Tutorial– Video! Basic Brush Cleaning.
August 7th, 2010
Huge Disclaimer: This is my first video post. It’s rough. But I still think there’s good stuff here, so I’m still going to put it out there.
In today’s tutorial, I review some basics. I’m showing you how to clean your brushes. It seems pretty easy to clean brushes– I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking you don’t need to watch a video on cleaning brushes. BUT! There are a couple of handy tricks. You might be surprised.
This first video explains a bit about different types of brushes, and shows you the best way to take care of them when you’re at your easel.
This next video is at the sink, showing the easiest and best way to wash each kind of brush. The challenge was finding an angle that allowed you to see everything without getting the camera wet. So the angle is a bit awkward.
I know, it’s a lot to take in. Who knew there was so much to learn about brush cleaning? Trust me, I’ll get better with the video posts, I promise.
August 8th, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Such a helpful video.
I hate cleaning my brushes!
August 9th, 2010 at 6:21 am
Thanks! It’s funny– I hate to clean almost anything else, but I love cleaning brushes. It’s very satisfying.
August 9th, 2010 at 12:12 pm
Great first run with video, Jolie. Really helpful, too.
Keep ‘em coming!
August 9th, 2010 at 3:05 pm
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August 10th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
Thanks Jolie! So many good things to know about the brushes. I was wondering what some basic brush strokes are and what different kinds of ways can you each type of brush? Thanks for these!
August 10th, 2010 at 9:00 pm
Also, when you post them could you tag them as tutorial so they are easy to find and reference back to? That would be very handy
August 10th, 2010 at 9:02 pm
Oooh– good questions, Jenn. I’ll add it to my list of tutorial topics!
August 10th, 2010 at 9:03 pm
Smart girl! I keep forgetting about tagging them– If you see one that isn’t tagged, don’t hesitate to remind me!
August 12th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
These are great for your first time wow impressive! Thanks for sharing and love how you call it milking the brushes lol made me laugh haha. Good stuff ♥
August 12th, 2010 at 6:33 pm
why are your nails blue????
August 12th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
Because it’s pretty! My fingernails and toenails match my bike perfectly! Don’t you like it?
August 12th, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Thanks, Ivy! I don’t know where I got that expression, but you’re right– it’s pretty funny to think of milking the brushes.