Suitable for watercolour, acrylic, oil, gouache and tempera painting, this set includes synthetic taklon brushes in liner 3/0, round size 1, filbert size 2, round size 3 and 6, filbert size 4 and ...

The water-based cleaner on the right is only good for synthetic brushes.

Paint brush cleaning soaps or solvents: These include mineral spirits, paint thinner and turpentine, as well as liquid or solid soaps formulated for oil- and water-based paints. How We Found the ...

If you’re using oil-based paints, opt for brushes with natural bristles. Synthetic brushes, like ones made from nylon and polyester, are great for acrylic and latex-based paints.

1. Remove Excess Paint. Wipe off as much oil from the dirty brush as possible using a cleaning cloth or clean paper towel. Wrap the brush bristles in a piece of paper towel and gently squeeze from ...

If you used oil-based paint: Fill a bucket with mineral spirits or turpentine. Swish and swirl the brush around in the liquid, using your fingers to work the paint out of the bristles, then wiping ...