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The Patina Project · Care Tools

Which Brush Should You Use?

You don't need every brush to get started. Begin with the everyday essentials, then add specialist tools as your walnuts and patina develop.

Best place to start
Everyday Essentials

Black + White Nano Brush Duo

For most collectors, this is all you need for daily care. Use the firmer black brush for polishing and deeper surface cleaning, then use the softer white brush for fine dust and narrow crevices.

Black Nano
Firmer · Cleaning + polishing
White Nano
Softer · Fine cleaning + crevices
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Wan Mao

Dense bristles provide broad, even contact for smoother, more consistent polishing.

Best for Even polishing
Stage Developing
03

Steel Wire

A preparation tool for stubborn dried residue on raw or insufficiently cleaned walnuts.

Best for Preparation
Stage Initial only
Not for daily use
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Natural Horsehair

Gentle natural fibers for mature walnuts when you want additional brightness and a refined finish.

Best for Brightening
Stage Finish / Mature

ZenWalnut note: Our walnut pairs are already cleaned and prepared before shipping, so most collectors can begin directly with the Nano Brush Duo.

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