> source for cheap paint brushes
> that don't lose quite as many bristles.

Squeeze the excess epoxy off with a paper towel, then dab the brush in about
1/2 oz of Acetone and wipe again, repeat.  (wear acetone proof gloves)  Let
the brush dry/cure bristles up.  This will result in progressively stiffer
brush for better stippleing and no more bristle picking.

Steve Colwell   Legacy   (530) 621-3408  Placerville, CA