Thread: How to dry a badger brush properly?

Not really, takes 30 seconds

You guys should check out some older posts by ForestryProf on the issue of brush drying, hanging and capillary action. He's a man whose knowledge of such matters I have a lot of respect for. The basic gist is that a good rinse to remove the lather, a good shake to remove the bulk of the water, and then leaving it sitting bristles up is all that is necessary, as capillary action in those circumstances is stronger than gravity and evaporation will take care of the rest. Of course, a brush stand is OK too, but the bottom line is that they are unnecessary when it comes to encouraging water from the bristles.

Of course, like all things related to drying, a well-ventillated space comes in handy for the evaporative effects.

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

You guys should check out some older posts by ForestryProf on the issue of brush drying, hanging and capillary action. He's a man whose knowledge of such matters I have a lot of respect for. The basic gist is that a good rinse to remove the lather, a good shake to remove the bulk of the water, and then leaving it sitting bristles up is all that is necessary, as capillary action in those circumstances is stronger than gravity and evaporation will take care of the rest. Of course, a brush stand is OK too, but the bottom line is that they are unnecessary when it comes to encouraging water from the bristles.

Of course, like all things related to drying, a well-ventillated space comes in handy for the evaporative effects.

James.

All good info,and capillary action is a real thing as far as the hair itself go's,my concern is with water at the base of the knot,gravity comes into play with that.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

All good info,and capillary action is a real thing as far as the hair itself go's,my concern is with water at the base of the knot,gravity comes into play with that.

Well that bit I know nothing about at all. I've had this same brush since around 2005 and all I do is rinse, shake and sit upright and so far all is good. I wonder whether the shaking forces any water at the knot base up into the bristles, and thence capillary and evaporation takes over? I don't know, just thinking out loud.

James.

Originally Posted by Jimbo

Well that bit I know nothing about at all. I've had this same brush since around 2005 and all I do is rinse, shake and sit upright and so far all is good. I wonder whether the shaking forces any water at the knot base up into the bristles, and thence capillary and evaporation takes over? I don't know, just thinking out loud.

James.

Your most likly correct,I have made 100s of badger brushes over the yrs,have never had one die that I know of,hang them,stand them upright,the ideal might be to make a brush centrifuge now thats an idea))) out to the shop for me

I have made a major discovery,getting all the water out of your brushes will never be a problem again
WALLA,my wifes lettice spinner,Enjoy

I am new to this but for what it is worth I rinse, shake and hang.