Thread: "Tying" a brush knot?

The knots aren't really tied like they used to be. Mostly set in epoxy. You still have to know what you are doing or you can easily ruin your investment.

I strongly suggest that those who may have aspirations of making your own from scratch Knots,you have no idea how difficult this is.
This is a very complex art.But carry on if you must.

Originally Posted by pixelfixed

I strongly suggest that those who may have aspirations of making your own from scratch Knots,you have no idea how difficult this is.
This is a very complex art.But carry on if you must.

I tend to agree. When you watch a skilled worker do something, they make it look easy. But they've probably been doing it for years and years. A regular person doesn't have years and years, nor do they want to invest the big money for the materials to practice with. I know I couldn't do it. I have enough trouble trying to decide what the correct loft should be in a brush ;-) Let alone starting on a knot from scratch? Too challenging and time-consuming for me. Especially since you can buy pretty nice knots all ready to be put into a handle. But to each his own. I would be interested in seeing the results of somebody trying though. I mean, if they're going to anyways... Just out of curiosity I guess.