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Elizabeth, I have worked a little with the Polymer clays (Fimo) that can easily be found at the local craft store (even Wal-Mart). Very inexpensive and they often use this soft clay wrapped around objects such as other clay tools, jars etc. for decorative uses. The only thing is it must be baked at a very low heat (275 degrees F.) for about 15-20 minutes and then it becomes hard and can be drilled, etc. (One has to be careful not to burn this clay in your oven.)
I do not know if this is of any help but it could be wrapped around the brushes and then baked but I'm not sure of the outcome with the bristle part of the brush. I'll be trying to find another solution, meanwhile.
Good Luck.
Oh and I just checked with the hubby. Try clear silicon purchased at local Wal-Mart in the paint department. It can be bought in a smaller tube where you do not need a chalk gun to dispense it. It is pliable, soft, cushy, clear and stays pliable like the soft rubber that goes over pencils. I would apply it further up on your brush in a long rope-like piece, put it aside and let it dry overnight. It can be put onto the wooden handle as thick or thin as you like. Let dry thoroughly.
I feel sure this could work and would be easy on the fingers too. Not positively sure about the brush cleaner or turpenoid, etc. Care would have to be taken not to dissolve it but you could try it. It can be removed simply by cutting it off with an Exacto blade or razor blade.
Bye now and good luck. We will be checking other options.
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