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    I recently purchased 3 badger knots from TGN. I made some blown glass handles for the knots but have yet to mount them. Should I wash and dry the knots before the final assembly?
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    I have no idea the correct answer to your question, but I'd like to see those brushes finished.
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    I see no advantage to wash them now. They should be ready to go. Once completed they get the usual washing before first use.
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    IMHO wash after. If you wash them first they will bloom making it more difficult to set a lower loft.

    We definitely need to see your handles.

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    Be still my heart! Blown glass brush handles! Think of the possibilities. My BAD just kicked off. Pic please of these interesting handles. With or without knots is fine. Hair is hair but the handles are the focal point.
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    I have 3 handles thus far, there a pain in the a** to make as I use a long blow pipe(furnace work). I picked up the following knots. 22mm silver tip Premium, 22mm finest badger fan &
    a 24mm HMW. I'm going out of town for 4 days & When I return, will take some decent pics and post for your comments and suggestions!
    Thanks Gentlemen,
    Jim
    P.S. I would appreciate any/all input for handle shapes and uniqueness,
    They can also be "guilded" with 24k gold or Silver leaf, cheers
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    I never wash mine. Put em in, and get to it. I deal with the wet dog smell for the first 8-10 uses. It's not a big deal IMO.

    I'd keep that HMW for yourself. They're heavenly!

    And yes, I would love to see those glass handles as well.
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    +1 on HARRYWALLY. Maybe after months of use a good shampoo to break up the build up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BloodBath View Post
    P.S. I would appreciate any/all input for handle shapes and uniqueness,
    They can also be "guilded" with 24k gold or Silver leaf, cheers
    Any chance you can do a few that look like they came from Murano? Plus, maybe, any small objects that can be embedded in the handle (a custom job for someone that wants to keep an object from deteriorating.) As a fabric artist and glass lover I see miles and miles of swirled, abstract patterns.
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    I can make the handles in almost any configuration, color, graphics,
    etc. Thanks to all for your interest!
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