I'm planning on making a wooden rack to hold a couple of brushes that I'm about to restore. I'm thinking of sighting the stand on the window-sill in the bathroom. Could this cause problems with badger brushes? It's a frosted/translucent window, doesn't get a great deal of direct sun.
Does sunlight damage brushes?
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I don't think it will be a problem.
I think it might discolor the handles over time, moreso than the bristles.
Good point as well.
An interesting question. That would make a good science fair project for someone.
Sunlight affects a lot of materials. You might get some fading.
All fair points, but if you don't introduce your brush to potential abuse, how will you ever justify buying a new one? 
All fair points, but if you don't introduce your brush to potential abuse, how will you ever justify buying a new one?
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One's currently just plain wood that I'm going to stain and varnish. The other is plated/chrome. So I don't think there will be as much of an issue with the handles.
Thanks for the information. Will post pics as I'm restoring the brushes and I'll post the stand as well. It's currently the wooden box that came with a bottle of Dow's Port
You live in Scotland (I think they do not see too much sun 
) and your window is the kind that's only letting only a little light in. The only thing I would be worried is, if the wood you are going to use for the brushes and the stand will fade over time. But, there are vanishes that have a UV protection built in, like outdoor vanish.
) and your window is the kind that's only letting only a little light in. The only thing I would be worried is, if the wood you are going to use for the brushes and the stand will fade over time. But, there are vanishes that have a UV protection built in, like outdoor vanish.
Window glass filters out a lot of the UV which is what usually does the most damage. While it may not actually be "good" for the brushes, it probably won't do any harm either.
You live in Scotland (I think they do not see too much sun
I'd be more concerned about the bristles freezing...
All fair points, but if you don't introduce your brush to potential abuse, how will you ever justify buying a new one?
Collectors don't need any justification.
Some guys wives do...
Yes. My undergraduate degree was in biomedical and chemical engineering. UV light destroys just about everything eventually.
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My answer is YES!!!
I'll show you some pictures blow and you could find the difference and guess which side is always facing out and getting more sunshine.
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So, I think, to dry a brush, sufficient air flow is good but the sunlight may damage the bristle and cause "patina"...
I'll show you some pictures blow and you could find the difference and guess which side is always facing out and getting more sunshine.
Omega 10066
Simpson CH1 Super
So, I think, to dry a brush, sufficient air flow is good but the sunlight may damage the bristle and cause "patina"...
This:
Does solar UV penetrate window glass?
All glass is not created equal. Not all windows are facing the Sun.
All glass is not created equal. Not all windows are facing the Sun.
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