Brushes Blog

Cinderella and Wire Brushes

nicolet — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:33:43 +0000

Photo Courtesy of West Coast Brush Mfg. Inc.

Almost every child knows the story of Cinderella. She was a girl with a wicked step-mother and step-sisters, and she was forced to wait on them all day long. She had t

Spiral Brushes for the Star Chimney Sweep

nicolet — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:53:50 +0000

Photo courtesy of Industrial Brush Corporation

“Chim chiminey, chim chiminey, chim chim cher-ee, a sweep is as lucky as lucky can be!” The chimney sweep scene in Mary Poppins was one of my favorites in any movi

Our Broom and its Interesting First Winter

nicolet — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:14:46 +0000

Photo Courtesy of Gordon Brushing Mfg. Co., Inc.

When my roommate and I moved into our new house we had rented, we both remembered to bring brooms. We used these to clean out the house upon arrival, and sweep the p

The Torments of Cleaning, and the Benefits of Cleaning Brushes

nicolet — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:10:44 +0000

Photo Courtesy of Spiral Brushes, Inc.

One of my least favorite things in the world is cleaning. I like having a clean room, car and home, but I have a very difficult time getting there. I tell myself I will clean

From Art to Heavy Industry, Nylon Brushes

nicolet — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:06:32 +0000

Photo Courtesy of Jenkins Brush Company

I know for ladies it may be surprising to hear, but there are other uses for nylon other than stockings. Nylon is a polymer that can be used in fabrics, veils, musical string

Power Brushes for the Toughest Jobs

nicolet — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 16:01:41 +0000

Photo Courtesy of Tanis, Inc.

When it comes to those tough jobs, when no other brush can handle it, where do you turn? Power brushes. Actually this is not entirely true. Power brushes aren’t used in the tradition

Brush, Brush, Brush

nicolet — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:58:03 +0000

Photo Courtesy of Schaefer Brush Manufacturing

Brushes are in our lives everyday, sometimes overwhelmingly so because they seem to be a chore no matter what form they come in. Whether it is a toothbrush, hairbrush,

Industrial Brushes, Some of the Best There Is

nicolet — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:54:12 +0000

Photo Courtesy of The Industrial Brush Company, Inc.

When it comes to light or heavy cleaning, or polishing or forming surfaces, the options can be endless. But, often you don’t need a heavy industrial machine. A

The Artist’s Touch and Artist Brushes

nicolet — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:50:12 +0000

Photo Courtesy of Precision Brush Company, Inc.

Artists have a way of finding magic in the everyday world. They have a gift that allows them to take something ordinary and make it breathtaking. A talented artist

Strip Brushes as a Buffer

nicolet — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:43:51 +0000

Photo Courtesy of Braun Brush Company

Closing doors doesn’t always completely block out sound or completely seal off the room. Sound or small items are often able to slide underneath the doors in the small gap be