Trying a new finish

[Bad Badger]

I typically use a Cyanoacrylate (superglue) finish on these brushes, but to be honest I hate working with Cyanoacrylate. This afternoon I experimented with a latex paint finish. It applied much easier and I was even able to apply some textured lines. This color is hard to photograph, but it’s pretty close to Robins Egg Blue. Hopefully it will hold up overtime.

 

[GAW9576]

CA is a pain sometimes. Some of the old brushes where painted. What did you use to glue in the knot?

 

[stone and strop]

I typically use a Cyanoacrylate (superglue) finish on these brushes, but to be honest I hate working with Cyanoacrylate. This afternoon I experimented with a latex paint finish. It applied much easier and I was even able to apply some textured lines. This color is hard to photograph, but it’s pretty close to Robins Egg Blue. Hopefully it will hold up overtime.

I would put a clear finish over it to make it last, spray on poly would be great over it and easy to apply to a flawless finish.

 

[BudgetShaverGuy]

Oil-based paint right?

 

[Bad Badger]

Oil-based paint right?

Latex


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[FarmerTan]

Latex


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Clear coat options may be limited. Is the second to last picture close to the color?

It's beautiful by the way.

Don't know why you couldn't just cover it with a water based clear coat. Should hold up fine if you rotate your brushes.

 

[stone and strop]

The latex paint vs oil based is irrelevant for finishing if using an oil based or poly finish.
You can't put a water based finish over an oil paint technically without an in between finish like shellac.
Poly is the best for durability and will easily go over the latex paint.

 

[ajkel64]

Very nice looking brush handle. It looks very good to me. Congratulations on the job.