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90 the broad end of the quill and taken out from the narrow end. The size of the hair and the hole in the quill should match well so that they do not move. Before the plait of hair is inserted through the quill, the end is secured by tying hard and applying a drop of rabit skin glue saras on it. A bamboo stick in then inserted in to the quill to make it in to a brush with handle. At the end, the brush is held in the left hand with its point upwords and facing against light. The excess bristles which come out from the bunch are cut off and then a perfect point in obtained.
Certain precautious are to be taken while making brushes. Squirrels jumping about on plastered walls of houses in the city generally spoil the bristles hair of the tail of the squirrels tail. They become split and short which are not recommended for use. Therefore those animals which thrive in gardens and farms are preferred. Similarly the hair of tender squirrels is used to achieve thinnest possible point of the brush. Because of the natural tendancy of the bristles to be slightly curved; such curved and pointed brushes are found ideal for miniature painting rather than the straight ones.
Sable hair can be compared with the hair of a mongoose or Nevla in Rajasthani language, whose hair can be used for making brushes. Similarly, camel and hog hair are also in use for different purposes.
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