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Show I I TIPS FeRSl J t A top quality P;iint brush, regardless re-gardless of size or style, is a ,00() investment. It will last longer and produce superior paintinc results with less time and effort. j Brushes contain either natural k,istles or synthetic filaments. The natural bristle brush is recommended rec-ommended for applying coat-inES coat-inES with an oil base such as varnish, enamel and shellac, .fbey should never be used in 'wter-base paints. A polyester lrUSh is especially suited for use in water based coatiims because be-cause of its stillness retention in 'Water. Make sure the brush you buy is "flagged" (split ends.) The more split ends the better as they help retain paint and spread it more uniformly. A good brush contains four or more different lengths of bristles. Multiple lengths insure proper flexibility. Here's how to test a brush, before you buy it. Brush the bristles against the back of your hand. In a good brush, the bristles will feel sprincy and elastic. Next, press the brush gently on a firm surface. The bristles should not-fan out ex-. ex-. ;-vvively. Now. hold it up to i he 'ie'n. If there are gaps be-!!. be-!!. filaments at the tip, ,f-' !';' '' !1::u have a mini- ": i. me hi i-i.es. This type 'l ivi-!. ili n.M pick up the '..p'.ncK flow it on |