Description
Acquire suitable animal materials, such as fur and hair, from slaughterhouses and fur farms to use as bristles in brushes and brooms. Clean the materials to remove blood, fat, and any other body parts present. Dry the hair and inspect it.
Alternative labels
prepare animal materials for brush bristle
arrange animal materials for brush bristles
supply animal materials for brush bristles
provide animal materials for brush bristles
prepare animal material for brush bristles
develop animal materials for brush bristles
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Prepare animal materials for brush bristles is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Prepare animal materials for brush bristles is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Brush maker: 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.
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