The Masters Brush Cleaner is also quite successful at rescuing brushes hardened with dried paint. I also like Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver, which not only cleans my brushes effectively, but conditions them as well. I never use hot water because it can break down the glue in the ferrule, and it causes the bristles to lose their shape. When all the pigment is gone from the suds I rinse the brushes well in cool water. I then scrub the brushes around in palm of my hand and use my fingers to work the soap into the bristles. When using the dish detergent, I squeeze out some soap into the bottom of the sink, and rub the brushes in the soap puddle to coat them thoroughly. The Dawn liquid quickly and easily removes oil paint from my brushes.
I prefer to avoid the toxicity of turpentine or mineral spirits when cleaning my brushes, and instead I use Dawn dish detergent or Master’s Brush Cleaner and Preserver. First dipping the brushes in safflower oil or baby oil also aids in pulling out pigment residue.Īfter the excess oil paint is removed, I bring all the brushes to the sink for cleaning. For thick paint or powerful colors, I have also used baby wipes to pull out the excess pigment. I gently pull upward and remove as much paint as possible. I use paper towels or rags and squeeze the brush hairs, starting from the base of the bristles at the ferrule.
To make the job of cleaning my brushes easier, I always wipe off the excess paint from each brush before heading to the sink.
#Mybrushes pro skin
I use disposable latex free gloves that I buy at the grocery store to keep any harmful residue from being absorbed through my skin as I come in contact with the brush’s bristles. Although not fun, my cleaning methods are effective and easy!Īlthough I don’t use gloves to paint, I always wear them when cleaning my brushes to minimize exposure to any toxic traces from oil paints or mediums. Carefully cleaning and conditioning my brushes after a day in the studio maintains the quality and adds to the life of the brush. One of my biggest investments as an artist is my collection of oil painting brushes, and I strive to keep them all in good shape for as long as possible.
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