Brushes Review

The metal part that holds the bristles in place while attaching them to the handle

• Bristles
• Handle
• Ferrule

What holds paint, ink, or other wet media on the work that you are working on?

• Bristles
• Handle
• Ferrule

Which of the following is NOT the a rule for proper care of brushes?

• Only dip the bristles in paint, never the ferrule
• Wash the brush by only swishing the brush in a clean cup of water
• Wash the brush by running under water while moving the bristles
• Store brushes with bristles pointing up or flat in a suitable location or holder

Results from inadequate washing, preventing the hair from resuming its true shape

• Compacted pigment
• Distortion of brush
• Fractured hair

Due to standing in water for prolonged period of time

• Compacted pigment
• Distortion to brush
• Fractured hair

Caused by container that is too small

• Compacted pigments
• Distortion of brushes
• Fractured hair

Resulting from jabbing and similar usage

• Compacted pigment
• Distortion of brush
• Fractured hair

The part of the brush that is composed of synthetic or natural hair

• Ferrule
• Bristles
• Handle