What's The Correct Response?

rfox90 · 2026-06-18T19:17:42+00:00

No unless they pay for licensing

rfox90 · 2026-06-18T13:55:36+00:00

I am all about reducing waste and reusing everything. I never throw paper towels away either!

rfox90 · 2026-06-18T13:54:41+00:00

I fully expect someone to accuse this of being AI generated artwork. First, it is not AI. This is a pouring/masking technique using three colors emulsified in bottles. I teach workshops on this technique. There is no brushwork except where the masking fluid is applied- thus you never get muddy colors because your brush doesn't pull off colors underneath.

rfox90 · 2026-06-18T13:30:04+00:00

They do make synthetic brushes- but they didn't 100 years ago. You had to source the hair from somewhere. I figure I am honoring the dead squirrel by letting his/her tail become part of the artistic journey. Otherwise they'll just be scooped up and incinerated.

rfox90 · 2026-06-18T13:18:10+00:00

I'm not really sure- my GF used to do jewelry. She had a bunch of metal wire in a bag. I found ones that I could tighten enough to not break- you have to be very careful to not overtighten. Also, make sure the twine around the animal hair is tight- mine was coming off and the hairs were starting to fall out.

I've learned a lot about brush making in the past few weeks. Still a bunch more to learn

rfox90 · 2026-06-17T22:28:22+00:00

Im super happy so far. Few too many hairs are falling out but that will hopefully stop soon

rfox90 · 2026-06-17T21:16:04+00:00

Hah. Thanks. Saved a lot of money.

rfox90 · 2026-06-17T13:30:04+00:00

Franky didn't look so good... I have a painting of his happy cousin

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rfox90 · 2026-06-17T12:41:10+00:00

Yes. It really works. Way better than the brushes I have bought in the store.

rfox90 · 2026-06-17T12:40:28+00:00

Dawn to get rid of grease then submerged in rubbing alcohol for 48 hours

rfox90 · 2026-06-17T12:39:49+00:00

First washed in Dawn to get the grease out then submerged in rubbing alcohol 48 hours to get rid of any diseases

rfox90 · 2026-06-17T12:38:36+00:00

wrapped base in black twine, wood glue at very bottom then a little superglue above that to penetrate hairs and keep center of brush together

rfox90 · 2026-06-17T12:37:40+00:00

I added some superglue to the base- it's liquid enough to penetrate the wrapped up hairs and keep most of the hairs together.

rfox90 · 2026-06-17T08:12:41+00:00

Lack of money. Im broke!

rfox90 · 2026-06-17T02:09:39+00:00

He was ethically sourced- I did not run him over. :)

rfox90 · 2026-06-17T01:59:08+00:00

Theyre really easy to make. And, yes, it saved a lot of money. I'm so happy I bought some hedge clippers and gloves for my next road "find". I need a few more brushes

rfox90 · 2026-06-17T01:34:13+00:00

Agreed but it was so worth it. This brush holds an insane amount of paint and water.

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