Artist Problems: TOP 6 Ways To Keep Your Brushes Like New!

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[dbdsar]

My "suspension" system is a couple of cheap bamboo mats (I think made for sushi rolls?). Paint, clean brushes (The Masters Brush Cleaner is an actual thing of miracles), roll into the bamboo roll with a couple rubber bands, and stand it up (bristles down) on the sink counter for a day or two. It allows my brushes to survive against the odds with how I use them.

[mjpete]

I want to add that even cheaper brushes benefit from proper care! I took my first watercolor class in college in 1980. The instructor insisted that everyone have identical tools, from paint to palette to brushes size and brand! Well I bought the LeMer natural hair squirrel brushes and I still have them for use today! They were NOT top of the line, even in a student grade brush. If you take care of your tools they can last a lifetime! Oh the company that made the LeMer brushes is no longer in business, well I cannot find them! Good video Mike, keep those tips coming!

[lisaowen]

I have a brush problem. Last time I took inventory I had over 300 brushes from long handled to short handled. Some for oils, acrylics, inks watercolors, painting ceramics and some for guests (who want to paint with me) and the kids. For storage I've used a zippered knitting needle case and other cases designed for brushes.🖌️ I ♥️my brushes .👩‍🎨

[kathleenwildey]

You can also use the old plastic ashtrays because the center is lower than the outside and you can lay them across so the tip is in the downward direction without the tip touching the ashtray. Great for catching any drips from a still wet brush too, no mess left on the table.

[conniemcconnell]

I've always cleaned my brushes and 20 years later, I still have my initial brushes. Also with acrylic, don't leave them soaking in water for long periods of time. Keeps the water from wicking into the wood handle. On the upside when your brush does get rough, its still very useful for paint effects.

[Janet_scribbles]

I put flat brushes in between two large popsicle sticks clipping them together tight and let dry.

[Janet_scribbles]

Windsor Newton acrylic brush cleaner will clean dried acrylic no problem.Also get it off clothes.

[JC-ilor]

I rig up a clamp or clothespin for after cleaning. So while it's damp it is held tip down to dry completely. Then into an ArtBin brush box where it is suspended in foam holders. For the cheaper brushes, not so much .🙃

[hasumatichandra]

Thanks for all this valuable information

[mariakellner]

To reshape brushes after cleaning I use a drop of gum arabic shape then let dry, , rinse before use, I do this when traveling the brushes hold their shape better.

[jrm]

You mentioned acrylics and oils, would you recommend a different process with watercolors?
Tfs.

[selenadixon]

do you know why my brush tips get all fuzzy flared what I am doing wrong and how to stop or fix it?

[RobbieKayeB]

Hey, Mike, I am able to suspend my acrylic brushes until they are dry. Then I put them upside down in a jar. Is this ok since they're good and dry when I put them in the jar?
Thanks, for all of the helpful videos. Keep them coming, please. Seems like I always learn something new.

[Utube]

I use water soluble oils. I've just been using water and lavender and olive oil soap to clean my brushes. Should I use paint thinner too? After I clean my brushes, I hang them bristle side down. Once dry can I not store them bristle side up?

[SkylarMixtape]

... ha ..haha .... I keep my brushes in a pringles container 🤣🙃

[robertmojsov]

Hey Jerry, let me tell you how I do it. I first used Turpentine. And you know it well, that shit is awful, just God damn awful. It gets the job done but the brushes still remain sticky. I don't have that Chelsea soap in my country so I aged use pig soap. That's right. Soap made from pigs fat aged over 20 years. My grandma made it some 20 years ago and its a mirracle. It not only removes paint, it removes the stains. So i have brand new brushes after every painting session. One brick of soap will serve you for around 5 years. And i just counted them after viewing your video. I have 18 left. So no more turp for me.

[ASteph]

I thought water ruins natural bristle brushes