Hi,
I've notice the increase use/mention of Jo Sonja's Brush Soap and Conditioner in magazines etc.
Is this product any good?
Does anyone know if there are any suppliers of this within the UK?
Or is there a product as good or better on the market?
Thanks for your help
Mark
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Brush Soap & Conditioner???
Posted: Friday, February 04, 2011 - 02:02 AM UTC
BomberGunner
Western Australia, Australia
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Posted: Friday, February 04, 2011 - 08:37 PM UTC
Hi Mark.
I bought a bottle of this a couple of months ago after ruining an expensive brush with Tamiya thinners (I may not have rinsed it enough afterwards).
It works well, doesn't seem too harsh on the bristles. I also recently had to paint five rooms and ceilings in my house (for SWMBO) and used it when cleaning those brushes as well (and those brushes aren't cheap). The bottle is still 80% full , so at $10 a bottle it's paid for itself already.
Regards,
Lucien
I bought a bottle of this a couple of months ago after ruining an expensive brush with Tamiya thinners (I may not have rinsed it enough afterwards).
It works well, doesn't seem too harsh on the bristles. I also recently had to paint five rooms and ceilings in my house (for SWMBO) and used it when cleaning those brushes as well (and those brushes aren't cheap). The bottle is still 80% full , so at $10 a bottle it's paid for itself already.
Regards,
Lucien
Posted: Friday, February 04, 2011 - 10:47 PM UTC
Thanks Lucien,
Is it easily available in Australia?
Mark
Is it easily available in Australia?
Mark
BomberGunner
Western Australia, Australia
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 11:51 AM UTC
You're welcome, Mark
I got mine from Riot Art & Craft store here in Perth (a shopping centre franchise). Don't know what the U.K. equivalent is. I've also seen it in Jacksons (more of a traditional arts supplies shop). Probably anywhere that sells Windsor and Newton paints and brushes should have it, or could get it in..
I've just woken up and watched the 2nd half of the Arsenal game.
I'm gutted.
I got mine from Riot Art & Craft store here in Perth (a shopping centre franchise). Don't know what the U.K. equivalent is. I've also seen it in Jacksons (more of a traditional arts supplies shop). Probably anywhere that sells Windsor and Newton paints and brushes should have it, or could get it in..
I've just woken up and watched the 2nd half of the Arsenal game.
I'm gutted.
tylusfaust
New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 03:54 PM UTC
Mark,
A couple of weeks ago I got my hands on Windsor & Newtons Artgel Brush and Hand cleaner is was AMAZED by the results. I'm pretty brutal to my brushes but this stuff did wonders for my brushes after one cleaning and just leaving a bit on the brush overnight. It not only cleaned them but conditioned them. You can't go wrong with this stuff.
A couple of weeks ago I got my hands on Windsor & Newtons Artgel Brush and Hand cleaner is was AMAZED by the results. I'm pretty brutal to my brushes but this stuff did wonders for my brushes after one cleaning and just leaving a bit on the brush overnight. It not only cleaned them but conditioned them. You can't go wrong with this stuff.
Posted: Sunday, February 06, 2011 - 10:07 PM UTC
Thanks guys,
I can get Windsor & Newtons Artgel Brush and Hand cleaner here in the UK so think I'll invest.
Thanks for all your help.
Mark
I can get Windsor & Newtons Artgel Brush and Hand cleaner here in the UK so think I'll invest.
Thanks for all your help.
Mark
tylusfaust
New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Monday, February 07, 2011 - 11:26 AM UTC
Mark, let me know how the cleaner works for you.