paint brush preserving....

[Jesse in Laramie]

Maybe everyone knows this, but  I didn't until an artist friend hooked me up with this stuff  nearly 20 years ago.

I use a product called " The masters brush cleaner and preservative ", which can be found easily on amazon or art supply houses. 

I clean my brushes with the appropriate thinner, then dip them in water and clean them according to their io instructions. I cannot tell you how long they last, as I have not had to replace any.

great product, not affiliated in any way

[Painted Black]

 

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[OldNYJim]

My wife's a professional artist and she swears by this stuff - it will also somewhat salvage brushes that have been ruined by having paint left on them.  I need to have a brush cleaning session and try it on mine!

[slusher]

One thing I do is when cleaning with paint thinner is to roll the brush on a paper towel until clean. Once in a while always wash with soap and water…

[nyguy]

I've also been using "The Masters" for years now. An excellent product. Paint brushes seem like a smaller investment but they're "tools" and should be treated as such.