Joe,
I make brushes out of well waxed silk thread. I have some 3X5 cards with slits cut into the sides. When I finish a brush I store them on the 3X5 cards. If they're stored for a little time the wax hardens up a bit and unraveling is no longer a problem.
REE
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Hi, Ron.
Of course! I hadn't thought of using waxed silk - like Leisenring did, sort of. Except without the spinning block. Thanks! With Jim's jumbo-sized block I'll just find something to hold them in place that's bigger than a 3x5 card.
Joe
Joe,
I've also had good success by running a dubbing needle coated with head cement up the length of the "top" thread before I start the twisting process. Then I lay the top thread on top of the dubbing material and start the twisting process. After the brush is fully twisted. I lift the "hand-held" end about an inch off the block and pull it tight and hold for about 30 seconds. This gives the head cement some time to dry and will keep the thread twisted. You can also use super glue for this and the wait time is about 10-15 seconds.
I hope this helps.
Jim Smith
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