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Bill Balsiger writes:

Martin,

1st photo:
From left to right is a Sable, Rabbit, larger straight bamboo
Rabbit for calligraphy and great for TU, then a Moose and
two Roosevelt Elks, large and small. Notice the three new
ones I purchased the day of the art sale.



The large 1" round you inquired about did not test well for
me. At the art store you can dip them in distilled water and
strike them on to a magic board. It was streaky. I have
been in communication with Keith Lebenzon and will send
him actual badger. I would like him to make a 1" round
shellac mop and small #8/#10 graining/calligraphy brushes.
The "badger" we see in stores and catalogs is nothing more
than "whipped" dyed, chinese bristle. I'm in WI, I need
Badger!

2nd photo:
How I clean and store them.



3rd photo:
A bench shot.



4th photo:
A 1963 Baldwin music stand that was dropped by clients
children and badly damaged.  The back,  platform and
two corners were broken apart and crushed. 



5th
An 1839 F.R. Lee R.A. for restoration and in-painting.
This had been poorly repaired in the past. I will correct
it. Notice the discoloration and tenting.



As a note, the two projects combined were over
$6000.00 in business.

Tech. Note: Never mix color with your "nice" brushes
if you want them to last. Tough for me to do in the
house most of time. In the studio I mix with a "lesser"
brush and then render with the high-end tools.

~~~~~

Bill Balsiger writes:

Martin, Indrek,

There is a readily available supply of true vintage Badger
hair on the market and it is cheap. The last bunch cost
fifty cents. I am serious, check out the photo.

Vintage shaving cream brushes were done in actual
Badger. This one was purchased at a rummage sale
for fifty cents. They are easy to clean for use and
brush on finish beautifully.

Bill Balsiger
Mil. WI





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