Call me strange, but...
I learned to paint with a brush as an artist. I later advanced my skills painting religious icons. Yes we call it writing, as its really an expression of scripture.
Anyways, enough of that.
Iconographers get their brushes blessed, as they become tools of God's message.
But that's a trait a lot of crafts person adhere to, in and out of religion.
If you have a tool you rely on to express your gifts, offerings or whatever, treat it like a family member.
Every time I use my brushes, I hold them in the right solvent, free of the bottom of the jar, Then I wipe them left-right on a towel, draw them through my mouth and put them in a jar point up.
Them I actually thank them, for being my team and helper. Same prayer I make to our Lord every night. Really, I do.
So you say, well i've seen your models, what gives? Imagine how worse off I'd be otherwise.
Keep your brushes like you keep your knives, or your saws.
Bill