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1. Artist Loft Oil Paint Brushes
2. Cleaning Artist Oil Paint Brushes
3. Brushes For Oil Painting
4. How To Wash Artist Oil Paint Brushes

You pull a clean, fresh paintbrush out of the pile, and a smile stretches instantly across your face. There is simply no better feeling!

Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could keep your brushes in this good of shape for as long as possible? It may not come as a surprise, but all it takes is some regular care and maintenance.

But, while dirty brushes are the bane of every painter’s existence, they happen. Whether they are accidentally forgotten about after a long day in the studio or merely on their last leg, seasoned artists and brush makers have a few tricks up their sleeves for bringing your brushes back to life.

So, think twice before you pop that trashcan lid, and consider these twelve tips for caring for and salvaging your favorite brushes.

“Repeat the washing and rinsing process until the soap and water runs clear. Keep your water warm, but not hot, as hot water may cause any remaining paint to clot.” - Winsor & Newton

“Soaking your brushes in fabric softener periodically will help restore softness and pliability to their bristles, keeping them from becoming brittle and breaking off.” - Paint Nite

“You can use vegetable oil for cleaning a palette and dish soap and water for brushes. Just don’t let them sit in the water—it will ruin them. But, if they do lose shape, you can stick them in boiling water for a few seconds and they will reshape.” - Lori McNee, Fine Art Tips

“ Remove all excess paint with a soft rag or paper towel. Never let your brush rest on its head. There are many accessories available that will suspend your brush.” - Princeton Artist Brush Co.

Artist Loft Oil Paint Brushes

“The most important thing to remember with regard to caring for your acrylic brushes is not to let the paint dry following use, as the paint is not soluble in this state and will produce a plastic-like dried texture.” - Winsor & Newton

“Soak oil paint-covered brushes for 5-10 minutes in baby oil (yes, baby oil). This gets a lot of paint and medium off before washing thoroughly with mild soap and warm water. “ - Teri Granger Martin

“The area near the ferrule is often the hardest to clean, but it's actually just as important for maintaining a brush's shape as the tip. Any paint residue that coats the bristles at their base will prevent them from coming together at the top.” - Craftsy

“If the ferrell gets gummed up, I was told that you can soak your brushes in rubbing alcohol for a couple of days and that will solve the problem.” - Carol McIntyre

“After washing with dish soap and water I finish the job as a usual rule with olive oil! You fight oil base with oil! Won't believe how much oil paint is removed from what I thought was a clean brush! The olive oil keeps the bristles soft as well!”

“Grab a glass cup and fill it about 1-2 inches deep with distilled white vinegar. Heat it in the microwave for 1-1.5 minutes then submerge your nasty paintbrushes into it… Take some dish soap (Dawn, Palmolive, etc.) and rinse off the brushes in warm soapy water.” - Crafty Morning

Cleaning Artist Oil Paint Brushes

“If you have a painting project in mind, but the only paintbrushes you have are old, hard, and frayed, don’t go through the trouble of buying new ones. Revive old acrylic brushes with hair gel instead! Coat frayed bristles with any hair gel to mend the tips, then wash and soak them in fabric softener. They’ll be good as new!” - Paint Nite

“No matter what works for you, ensure that you reshape your brushes to the way they first looked when you bought them before you let them dry.” - Rosemary and Co

Hungry for more painting tips? Check out this smart advice for all painters we scored at the Plein Air Convention this year!

*Tips may work differently for acrylic and oil paint brushes. Make sure you double check any recommendations with the type of brush and paint you are using, as it varies with paint types.

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Many individuals enjoy doing creative things in their spare time and one popular creative act is that of painting. There are now many different ways in which to paint and there are many different mediums to play with. One of the most important tools that you will need if you choose to carry out painting is that of paint brushes. There are many different types of paint brushes and these will serve different purposes, depending on the type of painting that you choose to do and the type of paint that you choose to use. In this article we will take a look at a selection of different paint brush sets that are available for individuals who want to carry out painting in their spare time. We will review 10 different painting sets and will analyze the positive features, as well as the negative features.

1. 24 Paint Brushes Art Set

This is a well designed set of 24 different paint brushes that can be used through a wide variety of different mediums. Those who wish to paint in different types of paint will be able to use these brushes for watercolor, oil, guache, as well as acrylic and other mediums of paint. The paintbrush sizes come between zero and 10 and offer different shapes such as fan, flat and round to name a few.

2. Outop 12pcs Nylon Hair Paint Brush Set Artist

Ralink driver download. This set of high quality paint brushes comes with 12 nylon brushes that are of a high density. These brushes are designed to be incredibly sturdy and will stay in good shape after they have been washed from each painting session. They also come in a selection of different shapes and sizes so that you will be able to carry out paintings of all styles.

3. Cubecraft Art Brushes

The cube craft paint brushes have been designed with the painter in mind and come with a proper box that makes them easy to choose from, so as to use quickly and effectively. They are easy to store away and have been designed for many different painting mediums, including guache, oil, watercolor and acrylic. This is great as it means you can try out different mediums and combine mediums if you choose to do so.

4. ARTIST PAINT BRUSHES – Professional Quality

These professionally designed weasel hair paintbrushes have been created for painters of all different skill levels. The brushes come in the same shape and offer a number of different sizes and have been designed oil painting, acrylic painting, watercolor and gouache.

5. Art Advantage Oil and Acrylic Brush Set, 24-Piece

This is a large paint brush set comes with 24 different brushes of various sizes. 12 of these brushes are designed as white nylon brushes and 12 of them have been designed as hog bristle brushes that are sturdy and effective for painting in a number of different styles.

6. 36 Paint Brushes Art Set for Acrylic, Oil & Watercolors

This large paint brush set offers 36 different brushes of varying sizes and shapes and also comes in a canvas pouch that allows the brushes to be rolled up and kept securely. These brushes are also effective at using different paint mediums such as acrylic, oil color and watercolors. This wide variety of different brush styles means that you can carry out many different styles and effects by using the same kit brushes.

7. Paint Brushes – 15 Pc Art Brush Set

This kit offers 15 high quality paint brushes that can be stored away and then propped up so that they are easy to access when painting with. They can be used for many different mediums as well as for face painting, acrylics and oil painting mediums.

Brushes For Oil Painting

8. Paintbrush Set- Oil and Acrylic Artist’s Brush Set with Canvas Bag, 28 Pieces

This is a brush set of high quality 28 deluxe brush designs that feature synthetic bristles with long handles so that the painter can carry out different styles with ease. The brushes also come in a canvas bag that can be rolled up and stored away effectively.

9. Detail Paint Brush Set – 12 Miniature Brushes for Fine Detailing & Art Painting

This set of 12 paint brushes have been designed for a detailed painting on minatures for games workshop models and for smaller pictures that require a lot of detail. They can also be used for different mediums including acrylic, oil and watercolor to name a few.

10. Paint Brush Set – 7 Travel Brushes

How To Wash Artist Oil Paint Brushes

This set comes with seven chunky paint brushes that are of a high quality and have been designed for professional painting and a wide variety of mediums. They also come in a carry case that can be propped up and this allows easy access to each brush.