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To keep your brushes in order

The brushes used for varnishing are either flat in tin, or round tied firm to the handle, and either made of camel's hair or very fine bristles; in the use of which it is necessary to be very careful in cleaning them after being used, for if laid by with the varnish in them they are soon spoiled; therefore after using them wash them well in spirits of wine or turpentine, according to the nature of your varnish; after which you may wash them out with hot water and soap and they will be as good as new, and last a great while with care; and the spirits that are used for cleaning, may be used to mix with varnish for the more common purposes, or the brushes may be cleansed merely with boiling water and strong yellow soap.