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brush maker

Brush makers insert different types of material such as horsehair, vegetable fiber, nylon, and hog bristle into metal tubes called ferrules.

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DESCRIPTION

Brush makers insert different types of material such as horsehair, vegetable fiber, nylon, and hog bristle into metal tubes called ferrules. They insert a wooden or aluminium plug into the bristles to form the brush head and attach the handle to the other side of the ferrule. They immerse the brush head in a protective substance to maintain their shape, finish and inspect the final product.

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
create smooth wood surface
operate wood sawing equipment
manipulate plastic
OPTIONALOptional competences
manufacture texturised filament yarns
manipulate stainless steel
prepare animal materials for brush bristles

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Skills overview

29total
11 essential
18 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
0
Skills
6

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Quick insight

This role requires 11 essential competences across practical skill domains.

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