Brush holder

Hi...just wondered if anyone could help me ... I'd like a brush holder for all my brushes to stand up in when I'm set up for a gig...the specific brush wallets/easels etc seem v expensive and I wondered what everyone else does. Trying to keep costs down but also want to look professional. Your help is much appreciated.

Angelface

Water bottle ice cube tray from walmart.

I actually use the holes from my wash bin. I'll have to find a photo when I get home. It's bulky but it works for me.

P. S. I bought it from here so you may want to check the forum shop.

I use the "ice tube tray" as well, but my Walmart didn't have them. I had to go to a Kitchen store in the outlet mall.

On second thought, Gina you are right. I thought I could get one at Walmart, didn't find it and the went to General Dollar and bought a Popsicle maker. It looks the same, I just had to take the top with the sticks off and threw it away.

I got mine at Walmart but it was really hard to find. I do like the way those professional folding things look.

Walmart carries them in the spring . They are seasonal.

I bought one this month. It was with other plastic housewares.

i got my ice cube tray at walmart..it was in a strange place..you could ask them at the store...

I actually use a paint brush bowl. I don't know what you call it. You can get them in the oil painting section at craft stores like Michael's or Hobby Lobby. Not too expensive. they have little ridges in the bottom good for getting the paint off the brushes when you swish it down in the water. and the bowl has different size holes around the edges to hold the brushes. my bowl also actually has two different sides, so I can use one side for lighter colors and the other to wash out black and dark colors-so my water lasts longer. Maybe something to look for!

Thanks everyone. Thats really useful. I have been looking all over on the internet for the water bottle ice cube tray thing but they all seem to be flat and long as opposed to tall (if that makes sense). I live in the UK and we dont have Walmart here. I do like the idea of the brush holder that Alicia mentioned...will go to my local hobby craft art shop and see what I can find. Will let you know how I get on.

I had the same problem.... couldn't find the ice tube trays anywhere... so I made my own. It's still in use 1.5 years later

http://www.facepaintforum.com/t1082-look-what-i-made?highlight=made

I use the water bottle ice tray and it is amazing i organize all the brushes and its perfect for it, highly reccomended i got mine at walmart for 7$

I use a folding stand alone brush easel from Mehron. Keeps all my brushes secure and easily visible and it looks really great...I love it. Holds alot of brushes too.

JBax, I remember seeing that post. Your PVC brush stand is awesome! It is actually on my "dream list." And it makes such great sense to leave the bottom open. Thanks for that one