I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.

What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
used.

It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of pans
and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It wasn't so
stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for it's
originally intended purpose.

It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.

If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on Thanksgiving
and in previous years.

Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
might have missed a place or two.

Thanks in advance.

A.

On Dec 9, 9:13*am, "A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote:
> I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.

....

Have you looked in hardware stores in the paint department? A very
wide variety of paint brushes are made for various purposes. I'm sure
you could find one to suit your needs.

John Kuthe...

On 12/9/11 10:13 AM, A.Nonny.Mouse wrote:

> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
> important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of pans
> and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It wasn't so
> stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for it's
> originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>


That sounds more like an old fashioned basting brush-the type often used
on poultry during roasting. Try looking in the grilling section of your
local hardware store.

"A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote in message
...
>I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
> important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of
> pans and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It
> wasn't so stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for
> it's originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on
> Thanksgiving and in previous years.
>
> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
> might have missed a place or two.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> A.
>

I know exactly what you are talking about, and darn if I can't find one on
line. this is close:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Hors...em3 a6cfed75e

these might serve you:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/World-Kitche...em415f4c e501

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PASTRY-BRUSH...em1c1442 4b12

I wonder if you can find one in a dollar store or ethnic store.



..

On Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:13:34 -0500, "A.Nonny.Mouse"
> wrote:

>I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
....

Have you tried hardware stores in the paint department? There are a
great many paint brushes available, I'm sure you could fuind one to
suit your needs.

OBGoogleGroops sucks: It's sucking again! I posted this reply from GG,
but it was MINUTES and I still haven't seen my reply in GG. It'll be
where whern I go bacl. I'n in Free Agent now. :-(

John Kuthe...

..

John Kuthe wrote:
> On Dec 9, 9:13 am, "A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote:
>> I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> ...
>
> Have you looked in hardware stores in the paint department? A very
> wide variety of paint brushes are made for various purposes. I'm sure
> you could find one to suit your needs.
>
> John Kuthe...

Did you actually read my post? I said that I did NOT want a paint brush.

GO back to bashing google gropes. At least you are in your own environment
there.

"A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote in message
...
>I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
> important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of
> pans and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It
> wasn't so stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for
> it's originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on
> Thanksgiving and in previous years.
>
> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
> might have missed a place or two.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> A.
>

http://www.tanisinc.com/paint.php



..

Goomba wrote:
> On 12/9/11 10:13 AM, A.Nonny.Mouse wrote:
>
>> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both
>> grandmothers used.
>>
>> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my
>> thumb to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The
>> bristle end is the important part. The bristles were stiff enough
>> to get into corners of pans and into the smaller indentations of
>> ornate mold type pans. It wasn't so stiff that it would ruin the
>> tops of pastry when it was used for it's originally intended purpose.
>>
>> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber
>> things that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a
>> small, softer bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint
>> brush that you might use for painting the rungs on the back of your
>> chairs.
>
>
> That sounds more like an old fashioned basting brush-the type often
> used on poultry during roasting. Try looking in the grilling section
> of your local hardware store.

OK, maybe I'm using the wrong term here, that makes more sense because you
really did have to be careful when brushing uncooked pastries, but pastry
brush was what Mom and both Grandmoms called it.

Yes, I have looked at grilling departments and @ BBQ/grilling stores and
all they have is the silicone ones and the ones that can be bought in the
paint department for much less.

Thanks. I am off to Google Search (not to be confused with google gropes)
to look for "basting brushes".

A.
will report back with any success and pictures if successful

"A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote in message
...
>I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
> important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of
> pans and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It
> wasn't so stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for
> it's originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on
> Thanksgiving and in previous years.
>
> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
> might have missed a place or two.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> A.

http://www.torringtonbrushes.com/syn...k-brushes.html



..

"A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote in message
...
>I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
> important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of
> pans and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It
> wasn't so stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for
> it's originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on
> Thanksgiving and in previous years.
>
> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
> might have missed a place or two.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> A.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75590211...-basting-brush



..

On 2011-12-09, A.Nonny.Mouse > wrote:

> GO back to bashing google gropes. At least you are in your own environment
> there.

Hey!! Why don't you eat shit and die!

Go find a wire brush yerself, asshole.

First page of google groping:

http://tinyurl.com/c67s8d6

nb

--
eschew obfuscation

On Dec 9, 10:09*am, "A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote:
> John Kuthe wrote:
> > On Dec 9, 9:13 am, "A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote:
> >> I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> > ...
>
> > Have you looked in hardware stores in the paint department? A very
> > wide variety of paint brushes are made for various purposes. I'm sure
> > you could find one to suit your needs.
>
> > John Kuthe...
>
> Did you actually read my post? *I said that I did NOT want a paint brush.
....

Yes I read your post. I don't think there is a substantial difference
between a paint and pastry brush, except that a pastry brush is one
type of paint brush among many types. My point was with the extremely
wide variety of paint brushes made for various purposes, I'd bet you
could find one to suit your preference.

Or are you hung up/fixated on the label "pastry brush"?

John Kuthe...

On Dec 9, 10:25*am, notbob > wrote:
> On 2011-12-09, A.Nonny.Mouse > wrote:
>
> > GO back to bashing google gropes. *At least you are in your own environment
> > there.
>
> Hey!! *Why don't you eat shit and die!
>
> Go find a wire brush yerself, asshole.
>
> First page of google groping:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/c67s8d6
>
> nb
>
> --
> eschew obfuscation

Oh notbob, that will not suit nonnymouse at all, who specifically said
"...with a loop large enough for my thumb
to go through on the end opposite the bristle end"!

Wait a minute, those little holes in the handle may fit a mouse
thumb!!

John Kuthe...

On Dec 9, 9:13*am, "A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote:
> I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. *The bristle end is the
> important part. *The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of pans
> and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. *It wasn't so
> stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for it's
> originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. *It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. *I
> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on Thanksgiving
> and in previous years.
>
> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
> might have missed a place or two.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> A.

The type of brush you are looking for probably will be found with the
barbecue tools - that's where mine came from - just as you described,
actually.

N.

"A.Nonny.Mouse" wrote in message ...

I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.

What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
used.

It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of pans
and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It wasn't so
stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for it's
originally intended purpose.

It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.

If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on Thanksgiving
and in previous years.

Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
might have missed a place or two.

Thanks in advance.

A.

- - - - - - - - - -

I know exactly what you are describing. My mother used to get them as free
gifts when she bought items from the Fuller Brush door-to-door salesman. I
still have a couple of hers. They are great! So, you might be able to find
one if you do a search for pastry brush and attach Fuller Brush to your
search.

MaryL

"MaryL" > wrote in message
...
>
>
> "A.Nonny.Mouse" wrote in message ...
>
> I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
> important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of
> pans
> and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It wasn't so
> stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for it's
> originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on
> Thanksgiving
> and in previous years.
>
> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
> might have missed a place or two.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> A.
>
> - - - - - - - - - -
>
> I know exactly what you are describing. My mother used to get them as
> free gifts when she bought items from the Fuller Brush door-to-door
> salesman. I still have a couple of hers. They are great! So, you might
> be able to find one if you do a search for pastry brush and attach Fuller
> Brush to your search.
>
> MaryL
>


That didn't work for me. I have some good hits, but eternal september has
them in limbo.

"A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote in message
...
>I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
> important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of
> pans and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It
> wasn't so stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for
> it's originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on
> Thanksgiving and in previous years.
>
> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
> might have missed a place or two.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> A.

Eternal September is in a funk, so here are a few of my posts they have in
limbo:

__________________________________________________ ________

I know exactly what you are talking about, and darn if I can't find one on
line. this is close:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Hors...em3 a6cfed75e

these might serve you:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/World-Kitche...em415f4c e501

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PASTRY-BRUSH...em1c1442 4b12

I wonder if you can find one in a dollar store or ethnic store.

__________________________________________________ ___________

http://www.tanisinc.com/paint.php

__________________________________________________ ___________

http://www.torringtonbrushes.com/syn...k-brushes.html

__________________________________________________ ___________

http://www.etsy.com/listing/75590211...-basting-brush

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> On 2011-12-09, A.Nonny.Mouse > wrote:
>
>> GO back to bashing google gropes. At least you are in your own
>> environment
>> there.
>
> Hey!! Why don't you eat shit and die!
>
> Go find a wire brush yerself, asshole.
>
> First page of google groping:
>
> http://tinyurl.com/c67s8d6
>

that's funny. I didn't get that hit earlier. In fact, I still can't get
that hit, even using the title terms on e-bay. e-bay can be funny that way.

"Pico Rico" > wrote in message
...
>
> "A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote in message
> ...
>>I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>>
>> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
>> used.
>>
>> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
>> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is
>> the important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners
>> of pans and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It
>> wasn't so stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used
>> for it's originally intended purpose.
>>
>> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber
>> things that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small,
>> softer bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you
>> might use for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>>
>> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
>> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on
>> Thanksgiving and in previous years.
>>
>> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
>> might have missed a place or two.
>>
>> Thanks in advance.
>>
>> A.
>
> Eternal September is in a funk, so here are a few of my posts they have in
> limbo:
>
> __________________________________________________ ________
>
> I know exactly what you are talking about, and darn if I can't find one on
> line. this is close:
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Hors...em3 a6cfed75e
>
> these might serve you:
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/World-Kitche...em415f4c e501
>
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/PASTRY-BRUSH...em1c1442 4b12
>
> I wonder if you can find one in a dollar store or ethnic store.
>
> __________________________________________________ ___________
>
> http://www.tanisinc.com/paint.php

DANG IT! I thought this was the best hit of all, but now it looks like it
has wire bristles.

>
> __________________________________________________ ___________
>
> http://www.torringtonbrushes.com/syn...k-brushes.html
>
> __________________________________________________ ___________
>
> http://www.etsy.com/listing/75590211...-basting-brush
>
>
>

On Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:13:34 -0500, "A.Nonny.Mouse"
> wrote:

> I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
> important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of pans
> and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It wasn't so
> stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for it's
> originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on Thanksgiving
> and in previous years.
>
> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
> might have missed a place or two.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
My mother gave me hers and I bet I still have it in a drawer
somewhere. She didn't like it and I didn't like it either. I used
natural bristle paint brushes until I bought a silicone one which I
love.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:09:49 -0500, "A.Nonny.Mouse"
> wrote:

> Did you actually read my post? I said that I did NOT want a paint brush.

Old fashioned hardware stores have extensive kitchen sections and
you're more likely to find an old fashioned pastry brush there than
anywhere else.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On Fri, 9 Dec 2011 09:41:33 -0800, "Pico Rico" >
wrote:

>
> "notbob" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On 2011-12-09, A.Nonny.Mouse > wrote:
> >
> >> GO back to bashing google gropes. At least you are in your own
> >> environment
> >> there.
> >
> > Hey!! Why don't you eat shit and die!
> >
> > Go find a wire brush yerself, asshole.
> >
> > First page of google groping:
> >
> > http://tinyurl.com/c67s8d6
> >
>
> that's funny. I didn't get that hit earlier. In fact, I still can't get
> that hit, even using the title terms on e-bay. e-bay can be funny that way.
>
Everyone's vision is different, I guess. That one wouldn't fit my
conception of the necessary terms.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On 12/9/2011 9:13 AM, A.Nonny.Mouse wrote:
> I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
> important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of pans
> and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It wasn't so
> stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for it's
> originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on Thanksgiving
> and in previous years.
>
> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
> might have missed a place or two.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> A.

Not sure if the following link from "Cooks Illustrated" about pastry
brushes will help. Maybe it has some information you might be able to
use. This link was included in the "Notes from the Test
Kitchen--Recipes and Kitchen Tips" I received today from America's Test
Kitchen. A lot of the pastry brush choices are silicon, which you don't
want. The Oxo boar bristle brush looks pretty good, however

--- quote ---

Pastry Brushes: Pitting Old versus New
A few years ago, we found a pastry brush that could handle a range of
tasks, from spreading thick barbecue sauce to delicately painting egg
wash on pastry. But since then, new brushes have hit the market. To make
sure this past winner still had what it took to handle our intensive
Christmas baking and basting, we pitted it against eight new pastry
brushes and went back into the kitchen.

--- end quote ---


http://www.cooksillustrated.com/equi...code=L1NN2AA00

or

http://tinyurl.com/7m5uwc4


Sky


--

Ultra Ultimate Kitchen Rule - Use the Timer!
Ultimate Kitchen Rule -- Cook's Choice!!

On Fri, 9 Dec 2011 08:26:14 -0800 (PST), John Kuthe
> wrote:

> Yes I read your post. I don't think there is a substantial difference
> between a paint and pastry brush, except that a pastry brush is one
> type of paint brush among many types. My point was with the extremely
> wide variety of paint brushes made for various purposes, I'd bet you
> could find one to suit your preference.
>
> Or are you hung up/fixated on the label "pastry brush"?

I found an image of a "boring water brush" (hair filaments) that fits
the description. Scroll down.
http://www.schellenberger-brushes.co..._stdprg_en.pdf


--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On Dec 9, 10:13*am, "A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote:
> I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. *The bristle end is the
> important part. *The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of pans
> and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. *It wasn't so
> stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for it's
> originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. *It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. *I
> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on Thanksgiving
> and in previous years.
>
> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
> might have missed a place or two.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> A.

There are 654 results for "pastry brushes" on Amazon.com. Perhaps one
of them might be what you're looking for.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Fri, 9 Dec 2011 08:26:14 -0800 (PST), John Kuthe
> > wrote:
>
>> Yes I read your post. I don't think there is a substantial difference
>> between a paint and pastry brush, except that a pastry brush is one
>> type of paint brush among many types. My point was with the extremely
>> wide variety of paint brushes made for various purposes, I'd bet you
>> could find one to suit your preference.
>>
>> Or are you hung up/fixated on the label "pastry brush"?
>
> I found an image of a "boring water brush" (hair filaments) that fits
> the description. Scroll down.
> http://www.schellenberger-brushes.co..._stdprg_en.pdf
>
>

good find, but pretty small, no?

On Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:13:34 -0500, "A.Nonny.Mouse"
> wrote:

>I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
>What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
>used.
>
>It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
>to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
>important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of pans
>and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It wasn't so
>stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for it's
>originally intended purpose.
>
>It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
>that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
>bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
>for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
>If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
>really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on Thanksgiving
>and in previous years.
>
>Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
>might have missed a place or two.

I use a cheapo disposable wooden handled 1" paint brush, stiffen the
bristles by snipping off some until they're of sufficient stiffness
for your liking (I can see you haven't much mechanical ability)... I
have one I've been using some 35 years... filled the ferrul with
epoxy, bristles never shed.

I know exactly what you want but I think you are out of luck, odds are
they don't make that type anymore... if you're very lucky you may find
old stock at one of the dollar stores. But Amazon sells many
different pastry brushes, this is probably the closest modern day
version:
http://www.amazon.com/Rosle-12468-1-...460296&sr=8-20
Were I in the market I'd buy this:
http://www.webstaurantstore.com/roun...mazon+Campaign

On Fri, 9 Dec 2011 11:52:39 -0800, "Pico Rico" >
wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Fri, 9 Dec 2011 08:26:14 -0800 (PST), John Kuthe
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> Yes I read your post. I don't think there is a substantial difference
> >> between a paint and pastry brush, except that a pastry brush is one
> >> type of paint brush among many types. My point was with the extremely
> >> wide variety of paint brushes made for various purposes, I'd bet you
> >> could find one to suit your preference.
> >>
> >> Or are you hung up/fixated on the label "pastry brush"?
> >
> > I found an image of a "boring water brush" (hair filaments) that fits
> > the description. Scroll down.
> > http://www.schellenberger-brushes.co..._stdprg_en.pdf
> >
> >
>
> good find, but pretty small, no?
>
There's always a problem.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

In article >,
"A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote:

> I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. The bristle end is the
> important part. The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of pans
> and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. It wasn't so
> stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for it's
> originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. I
> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on Thanksgiving
> and in previous years.
>
> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
> might have missed a place or two.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> A.

I use an Ateco brush for greasing pans (it has a wood handle that I just
replaced this summer), and a goose feather brush for egg washes on
pastry. Ateco makes cake decorating supplies. It is a natural bristle
brush that would probably cost $10-20 now. I've had it for 30+ years.
<shrug>
--
Barb,
http://web.me.com/barbschaller September 5, 2011

In article >,
Brooklyn1 <Gravesend1> wrote:

> Were I in the market I'd buy this:
> http://www.webstaurantstore.com/roun...27140380.html?

That is very similar to mine, Sheldon, though mine has a metal ferrule
band instead of the plastic one shown in your link.
--
Barb,
http://web.me.com/barbschaller September 5, 2011

In article >,
Goomba > wrote:

> That sounds more like an old fashioned basting brush-the type often used
> on poultry during roasting. Try looking in the grilling section of your
> local hardware store.

Aren't those, though, usually quite soft so as to not tear tender pastry
or skin. I want a fairly stiff brush for greasing a pan. I have two
separate brushes for the two different uses. <shrug>
--
Barb,
http://web.me.com/barbschaller September 5, 2011

Thanks to everyone who emailed me or just read my message only.
I'll look through your suggestions.

On Dec 9, 10:13*am, "A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote:

>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today.

I scoffed at the silicone type - until I finally bought one. Hey, I
can clean it well, and use it almost daily. I remember as a kid that
thing you speak of - it was impossible to get it clean - had a rancid
smell and I never wanted to use it.

An old toothbrush or mascara wand makes a pretty good cleaning tool.

"Kalmia" > wrote in message
...
On Dec 9, 10:13 am, "A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote:

>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today.

>>I scoffed at the silicone type - until I finally bought one. Hey, I
can clean it well, and use it almost daily. I remember as a kid that
thing you speak of - it was impossible to get it clean - had a rancid
smell and I never wanted to use it.

An old toothbrush or mascara wand makes a pretty good cleaning tool.>>

I have a nice gentle boar bristle brush for painting pie crusts. I like to
briefly pre-bake the pastry with an egg white wash to hopefully keep it from
getting soggy. Anyone have some good ideas on how to clean the brush? I
only use hot water - am reluctant to get any sort of soap in it. Is there a
better way? Polly

On Dec 11, 11:20*pm, "Polly Esther" > wrote:
> "Kalmia" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Dec 9, 10:13 am, "A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote:
>
>
>
> > It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> > that every place in the world sells today.
> >>I scoffed at the silicone type - until I finally bought one. *Hey, I
>
> can clean it well, and use it almost daily. *I remember as a kid that
> thing you speak of - it was impossible to get it clean - had a rancid
> smell and I never wanted to use it.
>
> An old toothbrush or mascara wand makes a pretty good cleaning tool.>>
>
> I have a nice gentle boar bristle brush for painting pie crusts. *I like to
> briefly pre-bake the pastry with an egg white wash to hopefully keep it from
> getting soggy. *Anyone have some good ideas on how to clean the brush? *I
> only use hot water - am reluctant to get any sort of soap in it. *Is there a
> better way? *Polly

I'd paint the crust with clean fingers. Easier to clean than a pesky
brush.

Polly Esther wrote:

> I have a nice gentle boar bristle brush for painting pie crusts. I like to
> briefly pre-bake the pastry with an egg white wash to hopefully keep it from
> getting soggy. Anyone have some good ideas on how to clean the brush? I
> only use hot water - am reluctant to get any sort of soap in it. Is there a
> better way?

Clean it as you do in hot water first. Then douche in a mild solution of
hot water and dish detergent. Finally rinse well in more hot water or even
let it soak for a bit. No worries about leftover soap residue if you rinse
it well.

Gary

On Dec 11, 11:20*pm, "Polly Esther" > wrote:
> "Kalmia" > wrote in message
>
> ...
> On Dec 9, 10:13 am, "A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote:
>
>
>
> > It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> > that every place in the world sells today.
> >>I scoffed at the silicone type - until I finally bought one. *Hey, I
>
> can clean it well, and use it almost daily. *I remember as a kid that
> thing you speak of - it was impossible to get it clean - had a rancid
> smell and I never wanted to use it.
>
> An old toothbrush or mascara wand makes a pretty good cleaning tool.>>
>
> I have a nice gentle boar bristle brush for painting pie crusts. *I like to
> briefly pre-bake the pastry with an egg white wash to hopefully keep it from
> getting soggy. *Anyone have some good ideas on how to clean the brush? *I
> only use hot water - am reluctant to get any sort of soap in it. *Is there a
> better way? *Polly

Use soap and water. Use cool water at first in order not to set the
egg. (No need to freeze your hands.) When it is well washed, rinse it
thoroughly under running water. It you're a self-doubter, swish it in
a saucer with water. If there is no trace of bubbles, it was rinsed.

If you like the bristles well together rather than splayed, wrap the
end of the wet brush with a piece of brown paper bag. Start at the
ferrule and extend the paper past the end of the bristles so the
paper is twice as long as needed to cover. Then fold the extra length
back to make a nice pocket and keep it in place with a rubber band. I
do this with bristle paint brushes, but I don't bother with the ones I
use for basting. Try it once. You might prefer it.

Jerry
--
Engineering is the art of making what you want from things you can
get.

On Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:20:32 -0600, "Polly Esther"
> wrote:

> I have a nice gentle boar bristle brush for painting pie crusts. I like to
> briefly pre-bake the pastry with an egg white wash to hopefully keep it from
> getting soggy. Anyone have some good ideas on how to clean the brush? I
> only use hot water - am reluctant to get any sort of soap in it. Is there a
> better way? Polly

I used to buy my soft bristle brushes from the paint store and have
always washed them in the dishwasher. The metal gets rusty after a
while, but nothing falls apart... and they're clean.

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On Dec 9, 9:13*am, "A.Nonny.Mouse" > wrote:
> I think I have searched EVERYWHERE.
>
> What I am looking for is the old type, like my Mom and both grandmothers
> used.
>
> It had a thick twisted wire handle, with a loop large enough for my thumb
> to go through on the end opposite the bristle end. *The bristle end is the
> important part. *The bristles were stiff enough to get into corners of pans
> and into the smaller indentations of ornate mold type pans. *It wasn't so
> stiff that it would ruin the tops of pastry when it was used for it's
> originally intended purpose.
>
> It was NOT one of those limber, practically useless silicone rubber things
> that every place in the world sells today. *It was NOT a small, softer
> bristled brush resembling a natural bristle paint brush that you might use
> for painting the rungs on the back of your chairs.
>
> If anyone has a link to such a thing, I would really appreciate it. *I
> really don't want to go through Christmas baking like I did on Thanksgiving
> and in previous years.
>
> Like I said, I think I have searched everywhere, this is hoping that I
> might have missed a place or two.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> A.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/85256038...e-pastry-brush
I think this is waht you are looking for

"Jerry Avins" <Use soap and water. Use cool water at first in order not to
set the
egg. (No need to freeze your hands.) When it is well washed, rinse it
thoroughly under running water. It you're a self-doubter, swish it in
a saucer with water. If there is no trace of bubbles, it was rinsed.

If you like the bristles well together rather than splayed, wrap the
end of the wet brush with a piece of brown paper bag. Start at the
ferrule and extend the paper past the end of the bristles so the
paper is twice as long as needed to cover. Then fold the extra length
back to make a nice pocket and keep it in place with a rubber band. I
do this with bristle paint brushes, but I don't bother with the ones I
use for basting. Try it once. You might prefer it.

Jerry>>
Thank you. Sounds like a plan. Polly