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My biggest hesitation for oil painting has been the cleaning process so thank you so much, this will help me push forward and actually progress as an artist!
So I got three "good" brushes, I didnt knew how oil paint worked, so my first two brushes got rock hard and I didnt knew why (by he time i didnt got a solvent to clean them up with so i just used water), with my other brush I kept using acrilyc, so nothing happend to it. I research how to revive brushes and I found your video, so far the vinager hasnt done anything for me BUT using the solvent has helped A LOT to revive the other two brushes, one of them got recovered (is looking rough but im still in the process) and the other is still rock hard. I AM GRATEFUL because of your advice with the vegetable oil, makes the brushes incredibly soft and managable and with my last brush I've been using your cleaning process with 100% success, so far it hasnt got hard at all, thank you for saving my brushes from catastrophe!
Wow, at last a very useful and clear process for cleaning brushes. It's the bane of my life. I have not used agitation before or apple cider vinegar and hair Conditioner. I'm glad I came across your video and thank you so much for your efforts.
Great video. Working on a large number of cabinets, I had several brushes soaking in mineral spirits. Went about cleaning them as per your video and now all brushes look great.
I prefer a non-toxic approach by using vegetable oil like walnut or safflower. I use one jar for the initial (dirty) application and one for a final (clean) stage, swishing and wiping until the brush is clean. The oil removes the paint effortlessly. Then I do a final wash with Murphy's Oil Soap and Master's cleaner.
@@jaychen7651 When the oil is dirty I pour it in a plastic tub (empty yogurt tub, for example), then freeze it so it won't spill everywhere and throw it in the trash. I tape the lid down, too. A lot is lost through dipping and wiping as well.
Thank you so much! I've been using turpentine from the hardware store, because it comes in a bigger container, but had a hard time getting my brushes as clean.
Great video well explained. What to do if I only have white spirit? Will it be enough if I just wash the brushes with that?? Can I use any other oil instead?
And what do you do with the dirty solvent jar? You cant throw it away am i right? Because its so toxic for the environment. And where do you store your terpentine? I'm new to oil paint and super scared that i burn my house down by using those solvents.
Thank you so much for this video. I found it very useful especially the part where you mention about the acetic acid paint removal. I have two questions sir 1) would you recommend cleaning oil paints off the brush this way after every single paint stroke, or after the entire day’s painting session is over? 2) can I use linseed oil in place of turpentine oil as the solvent ?
Hi there, thanks for your questions! You don't need to wash your brushes until your painting session is over (if you're switching colours you can use different brushes or wipe the paint off the brush using a rag if it's similar to the previous colour). Linseed oil won't be as effective as turpentine, but if you're sensitive to turps, you can try using citrus oil instead :)
@@MontMarteArt thank you so much sir. I tried your other tip of removing paint with cider vinegar. It worked beautifully with my first brush :) thank you so much
CLEANING FRESH PAINT 1. Wipe off excess paint onto paper towel 2. Scrub it in a jar of solvent and wipe onto paper towel. Repeat as necessary. 3. Scrub it in a second jar of clean solvent. Wipe off on paper towel. 4. Now scrub it in a third jar of vegetable oil and wipe off on towel. 5. Scrub it in clean solvent to remove any excess veg oil. Wipe off on towel. CLEANING DRIED UP PAINT 1. Put it in some apple cider vinegar for 24 hours. Wipe off on paper towel. Repeat as necessary. 2. Dip into clean solvent, wipe away, and then into veg oil, again wipe away. 3. Shape the brush by applying hair conditioner on bristles, and shaping it onto your palm. 4. Wash conditioner out before starting a painting.
Hi Kristine, thanks for getting in touch! Great question, it's best to pour it out onto the garden. Just be mindful that the chemicals will affect plants and flowers, so just choose a patch where there's just soil or weeds. Hoping this helps! 😊
So do you clean off the conditioner before using the brush in the next painting session, or is it fine to just start painting with it, with the conditioner in it? Thank you.
I just bought terpentine. I didnt use it yet. I have nightmares at night that my appartment is burning because the terpentine did catch fire. I dont know what to do. I bought this thing and its just sitting there. I'm just super scared to use it.
Hi there, great question! You can pour the solvent into another jar to separate it from any paint that might have settled in the bottom, then dispose of this paint by wrapping it in newspaper and putting it in the bin. By doing this, you can reuse your solvent again and again :)
Hi there, Yes you can. Make sure to thoroughly wash out the linseed oil as it dries incredibly hard and will cause your brushes to become stiff. Hope this helps 😊
I’ve heard mineral spirits can spontaneously combust, so I’m not sure how to dispose of the paper towel with the solvent on it afterwards. Can I just throw it away?
Hello, in very rare cases this can happen if lots of ‘soaked fabric rags’ are piled up on the top of one another. However it is simple to prevent spontaneous combustion since oxygen is needed for it to occur. Materials subject to spontaneous combustion should be stored in sealed metal containers such as a safety can or rubbish bin. If you are using paper as you have stated simply allow it to dry and dispose of it in the bin.
one oil artist suggests just having multiple brushes for diffrent color groups, kinda wanna do it but id be using 30 cent brushes either way seems money consuming 🤣 🤣 😭😭💸
Hi Gary, thanks for getting in touch! We have a great video on how to keep your palette fresh in between sessions which you can check out here > ua-cam.com/video/_yewW9oEjBc/v-deo.html 😊
Well when i first used oil paint i didn't know u needed something called a solvent to wash off the paint from the paint brushes and uhh i ruined all my paint brushes i used for that one painting and Even the painting sucked. And the solvent is pretty expensive in many countries..so thats why i DESPISE oil paint.
Get the odorless mineral spirits instead. You can keep it almost forever in one of the metal brush washing cans. Worth the extra price to be able to breathe.
Comment number 100! Woohoo! Also, I have like, a whole collection of unusable paintbrushes due to being unable to clean the oil off of them (have had them for years now!). Hopefully, now I will be able to finally be able to clean the dry paint off it at long last!
I want to use the least toxic way to clean my brushes, I paint in oil, so to clean them what is the least toxic way. Also how do you dispose of the used dirty solvent ? thank you.
Hi Eric, thanks for getting in touch! The most natural non-toxic brush cleaner is Citrus Solvent - an alkaline solvent made from the skin of citrus fruit. You can also use Citrus Cleaner, which you should be able to pick up from most hardware shops. You could decanter it into a large glass jar and as you clean your brushes, the muck from them will settle to the bottom. Then, you can gently pour off the clean solvent/cleaner out into another container. Hoping this helps :)
Hi Trevor, you can use a solvent (paint thinner) such as safflower oil or mineral spirits that will help dissolve the oil paint and remove it from your paintbrushes 😊
Possibly the worst way you can treat your brushes. 0:30 dont jab and jam your brushes like that, get a coil in there that separates the bristles in a gentler way. dont jab your brush in the paper like that. 1:04 jesus Christ man, what are you doing to those bristles?! STOP JAMMING AND JABBING THEM!
🖌 Check out our range of oil paintbrushes here 🖌
Global website: www.montmarte.com/collections/oil-paint-brushes
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My biggest hesitation for oil painting has been the cleaning process so thank you so much, this will help me push forward and actually progress as an artist!
Hi Casey, great to hear that it was helpful for you! Thanks for your feedback :)
This is so helpful! I've been reluctant to paint because of the brush cleaning process. This makes me want to paint again! Thank you,
A useful video,short and to the point, without being 'dragged' around the houses!
Tnx.
I tried your method, last night. Checked my brushes this morning - absolutely fantastic job, they look and feel good! My newly adopted method! Tnx.
Hi Anthony, that's what we love to hear! Thanks for passing on your feedback and we're glad this video helped you out! 🙌🎨
So I got three "good" brushes, I didnt knew how oil paint worked, so my first two brushes got rock hard and I didnt knew why (by he time i didnt got a solvent to clean them up with so i just used water), with my other brush I kept using acrilyc, so nothing happend to it. I research how to revive brushes and I found your video, so far the vinager hasnt done anything for me BUT using the solvent has helped A LOT to revive the other two brushes, one of them got recovered (is looking rough but im still in the process) and the other is still rock hard. I AM GRATEFUL because of your advice with the vegetable oil, makes the brushes incredibly soft and managable and with my last brush I've been using your cleaning process with 100% success, so far it hasnt got hard at all, thank you for saving my brushes from catastrophe!
You can find brush cleaner at paint or hardware stores. It's pretty noxious but it will restore your brushes.
Wow, at last a very useful and clear process for cleaning brushes. It's the bane of my life. I have not used agitation before or apple cider vinegar and hair Conditioner. I'm glad I came across your video and thank you so much for your efforts.
Glad it was helpful!
The bane of your life? Like in "you are the bane of my existence" from bridgerton? 😂 Or is "bane" a real word? I'm not a native so idk. 😂♥️
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yes bane is a real word meaning: causing trouble or grief to someone. second meaning: Baneberry is a poisonous berry.
Thank you so much!! I figured that dish soap alone doesn't cut it for my oil brushes, this is great thank you!
thank you (: im very new to oil paints and this video was very beginner friendly
Great video. Working on a large number of cabinets, I had several brushes soaking in mineral spirits. Went about cleaning them as per your video and now all brushes look great.
We're so pleased that our video helped you! 🥰🎨
Oh wow, I got more solutions than I wanted with your video! Gonna try them all soon!
Thanks for the feedback!
I prefer a non-toxic approach by using vegetable oil like walnut or safflower. I use one jar for the initial (dirty) application and one for a final (clean) stage, swishing and wiping until the brush is clean. The oil removes the paint effortlessly. Then I do a final wash with Murphy's Oil Soap and Master's cleaner.
Hi there, thanks for the tip!
may i know how the solvent/oil is disposed or reused in any wayv
@@jaychen7651 When the oil is dirty I pour it in a plastic tub (empty yogurt tub, for example), then freeze it so it won't spill everywhere and throw it in the trash. I tape the lid down, too. A lot is lost through dipping and wiping as well.
You can reuse the oil after the pigment settles, just pour it into another jar and clean the pigment from the first.
Can you use normal vegetable oil (like what you would cook with) or is that a no-no?
Thank you so much! I've been using turpentine from the hardware store, because it comes in a bigger container, but had a hard time getting my brushes as clean.
great video mate! bloody hell what a lovely voice
Great video well explained. What to do if I only have white spirit? Will it be enough if I just wash the brushes with that?? Can I use any other oil instead?
I didn't see the tip about hair conditioner coming. Brilliant!
Yes! It's a handy tip 😊 Glad you found it helpful!
The hair conditioner part made my day lol I’ll definitely try ❤️
Haha we're glad it did! Let us know how you go 😊
@@MontMarteArt yesterday I cleaned all my messy brushes along with dried out paint on them. Life saving tutorial for my brushes thank you so much!
@@Tyler3853 That's awesome to hear, Aria! You're welcome! 😀
And what do you do with the dirty solvent jar? You cant throw it away am i right? Because its so toxic for the environment. And where do you store your terpentine? I'm new to oil paint and super scared that i burn my house down by using those solvents.
Thank you so much for this video. I found it very useful especially the part where you mention about the acetic acid paint removal.
I have two questions sir
1) would you recommend cleaning oil paints off the brush this way after every single paint stroke, or after the entire day’s painting session is over?
2) can I use linseed oil in place of turpentine oil as the solvent ?
Hi there, thanks for your questions! You don't need to wash your brushes until your painting session is over (if you're switching colours you can use different brushes or wipe the paint off the brush using a rag if it's similar to the previous colour).
Linseed oil won't be as effective as turpentine, but if you're sensitive to turps, you can try using citrus oil instead :)
@@MontMarteArt thank you so much sir. I tried your other tip of removing paint with cider vinegar. It worked beautifully with my first brush :) thank you so much
@@nonexistenty4152 you're welcome!
finally I got the solution for this
Just an amazing video fir beginners like me thank you !
Hi there, we're so pleased you found it helpful! Happy creating 🎨🥰
Fantastic I will try using the hair conditioner - great rips, thank you!
Omg removing harden paint from the brush bristle is very useful tip. And I feel regret that I threw away many brushes cuz the dry paint.
wow, so well explained. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Your technique helped me a lot. Thankyou So Much ❤️😊
CLEANING FRESH PAINT
1. Wipe off excess paint onto paper towel
2. Scrub it in a jar of solvent and wipe onto paper towel. Repeat as necessary.
3. Scrub it in a second jar of clean solvent. Wipe off on paper towel.
4. Now scrub it in a third jar of vegetable oil and wipe off on towel.
5. Scrub it in clean solvent to remove any excess veg oil. Wipe off on towel.
CLEANING DRIED UP PAINT
1. Put it in some apple cider vinegar for 24 hours. Wipe off on paper towel. Repeat as necessary.
2. Dip into clean solvent, wipe away, and then into veg oil, again wipe away.
3. Shape the brush by applying hair conditioner on bristles, and shaping it onto your palm.
4. Wash conditioner out before starting a painting.
Thanks a lot. Clear and professional 🙏
You're welcome! Glad you fond this video helpful 😊
Best video on the Internet, cheers!
Absolutely amazing 🤩
Wow! Thank you 😊❤️👍
Amazing! So clear easy-to-follow steps thank you!!! :)
You're welcome! Glad you found them helpful 😊
wonderful explanation! One question ... what is the proper way to dispose of the 2 cleaning fluid in those jars afterwards?
Hi Kristine, thanks for getting in touch! Great question, it's best to pour it out onto the garden. Just be mindful that the chemicals will affect plants and flowers, so just choose a patch where there's just soil or weeds. Hoping this helps! 😊
thanks alot.....finally some one had a solution
Glad you got some helpful tips out of it!
THHANNKK YYOOU VERY MUCH❤️❤️, that will help me a lot
if the bristles are synthetic you can use fabric softener to condition them
Hi there, yes that should be fine 😊
Love this video. Can you use pure white vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar? Will the vinegar loosen the hairs from the base?
Thanks a lot
Great tips! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
this was SOOO helpful! thank u!
We're glad to hear! Thanks for your awesome feedback 😊
Simple Green, sold at Home Depot will clean hardened oil paint.
Conditioner! Handy tip ☺️ thanks
Yes! It's a great hack 😊 Glad you found it helpful!
so helpful!! thank u 👍🏼
Congrats on 100k
so glad I found you
Awesome. Thank you!!!!
You're welcome!
So do you clean off the conditioner before using the brush in the next painting session, or is it fine to just start painting with it, with the conditioner in it? Thank you.
Hi there, thanks for commenting! 😊 Great question - we recommend washing the conditioner off with water before you use it. Happy creating! 😊🎨
I just bought terpentine. I didnt use it yet. I have nightmares at night that my appartment is burning because the terpentine did catch fire. I dont know what to do. I bought this thing and its just sitting there. I'm just super scared to use it.
I just started painting a canvas of a cat and I want to wash my brush and I can’t get rid
Where do you buy SOlvent water??
I'm just gonna buy new ones and take good care of it
Great tips thank you
Glad you liked it! :)
What do you do with the dirty solvent after? Like throw it away?
Hi there, great question! You can pour the solvent into another jar to separate it from any paint that might have settled in the bottom, then dispose of this paint by wrapping it in newspaper and putting it in the bin. By doing this, you can reuse your solvent again and again :)
Thank you, Sir
Aldi Almat. Works every time, no fumes.
Hi Amanda, thanks for passing on your tip! We'll have to try it out 😊
Just leave the conditioner on the bristles or do I have to clean them after?
Hi there, great question! Yes, you can leave the conditioner on the bristles and then wash it off with water before the next time you use it.
Thank You very much
Can we use simple vinegar ?
No, unfortunately. You need to use Oil or mineral turps.
was so good useful video thank u so much
We're glad to hear! 😀
Thank you!!!
Hi! This is extremely helpful and thank you for doing this, can I substitute safflower oil with linseed oil instead?
Hi there, Yes you can. Make sure to thoroughly wash out the linseed oil as it dries incredibly hard and will cause your brushes to become stiff. Hope this helps 😊
@@MontMarteArt thank you so much!
Thank you 🎨😁new artist friend from Ohio
Happy creating 😝👨🎨
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so...can I use a soap or detergent to remove the oil paint on my paint brush?
Thank youuuu 😊
its ok to leave two different colors in the vinegar?
Yep that's fine 😊
That's quite informative, but can I use diluent instead of a solvent?
Hi Evelina, we're glad you found the video helpful! You can use citrus oil instead of solvent which should be available at most supermarkets 😊
Good job 👍
Thanks for your feedback! 😊
I’ve heard mineral spirits can spontaneously combust, so I’m not sure how to dispose of the paper towel with the solvent on it afterwards. Can I just throw it away?
Hello, in very rare cases this can happen if lots of ‘soaked fabric rags’ are piled up on the top of one another. However it is simple to prevent spontaneous combustion since oxygen is needed for it to occur. Materials subject to spontaneous combustion should be stored in sealed metal containers such as a safety can or rubbish bin. If you are using paper as you have stated simply allow it to dry and dispose of it in the bin.
one oil artist suggests just having multiple brushes for diffrent color groups, kinda wanna do it but id be using 30 cent brushes either way seems money consuming 🤣 🤣 😭😭💸
How 2 save unused paint on ur palette? I didn't realize how much I wasted!
Hi Gary, thanks for getting in touch! We have a great video on how to keep your palette fresh in between sessions which you can check out here > ua-cam.com/video/_yewW9oEjBc/v-deo.html 😊
Damn didn’t know it would be so complicated
Can i use white vinegar instead of apple cider? My brush is dry
Hi Mont Marte Art, can I use Linseed Oil instead of Safflower oil for cleaning the brushes?
Yes you can, however, it is not as effective. It will take multiple cleanings 😊
Well when i first used oil paint i didn't know u needed something called a solvent to wash off the paint from the paint brushes and uhh i ruined all my paint brushes i used for that one painting and Even the painting sucked. And the solvent is pretty expensive in many countries..so thats why i DESPISE oil paint.
I followed these instructions but all of the brushes ended up being stiff! Any help?
What’s the first chemical the brush dip in ???
Hi Mary, we dipped it in Turpentine 😊
But do you rinse out the hair conditioner?
Hi there, no you don't need to rinse it off, just let it dry 😊
@@MontMarteArt thank you 😊
I dipped the brush in turp, but now the whole room has its fumes. I'm scared, what to do?
Get the odorless mineral spirits instead. You can keep it almost forever in one of the metal brush washing cans. Worth the extra price to be able to breathe.
I want the truth , does it work with gamblin oil paints ?
Awesome work!! fabulous... Hope you enjoy my multi stamp art, hello from JAPAN.
Thank you . BLESSINGS '24
Ive used baby oil and it works
As a solvent or for cleaning? I have baby oil at home that I'm not using for anything. I'll try it out.
Can I paint thinner instead of turpentine/white spirit
Hi Giyuu, we haven't tried using paint thinner to clean brushes, but if it's an enamel thinner it could work.
Comment number 100! Woohoo!
Also, I have like, a whole collection of unusable paintbrushes due to being unable to clean the oil off of them (have had them for years now!). Hopefully, now I will be able to finally be able to clean the dry paint off it at long last!
That is awesome! 🙌 This video is packed with handy tips, so hopefully you'll be able to restore your oil brushes. Do let us know how you go! 😊
I want to use the least toxic way to clean my brushes, I paint in oil, so to clean them what is the least toxic way. Also how do you dispose of the used dirty solvent ? thank you.
Hi Eric, thanks for getting in touch! The most natural non-toxic brush cleaner is Citrus Solvent - an alkaline solvent made from the skin of citrus fruit. You can also use Citrus Cleaner, which you should be able to pick up from most hardware shops. You could decanter it into a large glass jar and as you clean your brushes, the muck from them will settle to the bottom. Then, you can gently pour off the clean solvent/cleaner out into another container. Hoping this helps :)
@@MontMarteArt thank you
Can I use sesame oil instead?
Hi there, yes you can definitely give it a try. We used safflower oil but sesame oil should work too.
Did u know that Rembrandt used the dirty turp as a brown pig. in his paintings!
Hi Gary, that is so interesting! Such a unique way to use leftover material, thanks for passing on that art fact! 😊🎨
I don’t understand what’s the solvent?
Hi Trevor, you can use a solvent (paint thinner) such as safflower oil or mineral spirits that will help dissolve the oil paint and remove it from your paintbrushes 😊
@@MontMarteArt thank youu 🤍🤍
What is the solvent? did you use
Hi there, thanks for getting in touch! We used terps in this video, but you can also use white gum to clean your oil brushes 😊
@Mariam Khan Rp Hi Miriam, yes you can use turpentine 😊
I brought painting supplies from this brand and I only realize it just now that this brand have a UA-cam channel lmaooo
Mate whats solvent? (I'm a bigginer )
Hi Sajida, thanks for your question! The solvent we used in this video is a natural turpentine :)
i’ve been painting and cleaning brushes is so annoying
It can be chore, but your brushes will thank you in the long run! 😊🖌
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Which solvent is this in first step? Crosen oil orany other pls tell me?
Hi Maha, we'd recommend to use natural turpentine for that step :)
@@MontMarteArt thank you so much 😇 u make my brushes life easy i tried n its works only some brushes failed but over all good
bruh didn’t know this
Glad it helped! 😊
i accidentally put paint on the tabke
Is that ordinary supermarket sunflower oil?
Hi Francis! No, the oil we used is called safflower oil ;)
Possibly the worst way you can treat your brushes. 0:30 dont jab and jam your brushes like that, get a coil in there that separates the bristles in a gentler way. dont jab your brush in the paper like that. 1:04 jesus Christ man, what are you doing to those bristles?! STOP JAMMING AND JABBING THEM!
Thanks a lot