HOW TO CLEAN ACRYLIC PAINT BRUSHES

CLEAN ACRYLIC PAINT BRUSHES

1. Ensure that you’ve wiped off excess paint with your rag or a damp paper towel. 2. Swish your brush in a cup of lukewarm water (hot water sets paint into the bristles).

CLEAN ACRYLIC PAINT BRUSHES

3. Slide your brush up the rim of the jar to squeeze excess water from the brush. 4. Repeat these steps until the majority of the paint is removed.

CLEAN ACRYLIC PAINT BRUSHES

5. Place a little artist’s soap or dawn dish soap into the palm of your hand.

CLEAN ACRYLIC PAINT BRUSHES

6. Run the bristles back and forth across your palm to get the bristles soapy.

CLEAN ACRYLIC PAINT BRUSHES

7. Wipe the soap and paint off the brush with your rag or paper towel. 8. Put a little pail under your faucet, Run a trickle of water to dislodge remaining paint/soap.

CLEAN ACRYLIC PAINT BRUSHES

9. Save your rinse water for filtration (keep reading for rinse water disposal tips). 10. Lay your brush(es) out on a paper towel to dry.paint/soap.

CLEAN ACRYLIC PAINT BRUSHES

11. Do not dry your brush head down (bristles will splay) or head up (moisture will drain into the heel and ferrule, which can be problematic in terms of corrosion or mildew).

CLEAN ACRYLIC PAINT BRUSHES

12. Once your paintbrush is completely dry, it is safe to place it into a storage rack or paint brush roll. (You can find these at your local art store or online).