Glue brushes
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Glue brushes
The medium-size cylindrical brushes are the best choice for
general work, as their holding capacity and distribution qualities are both good. The larger
cylindrical brushes (e.g., the black and red one) are occasionally used for work of more expansive
area, and the largest cylindrical brush in the center is a paste brush. It is reserved for applying
wheat paste to large surfaces. The small flat brushes are ideal for tipping pages, paper mending, and
getting into tight corners where the larger brushes either can't reach or would make a mess. It is
imperative that brushes be washed out thoroughly with warm water and soap after every
use.
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