Thursday, February 25, 2010

How can remove oil paint from a used brush? I can't find paint thinner in any store.?

I used to use kerosene for this but its not available where I live now...How can remove oil paint from a used brush? I can't find paint thinner in any store.?
USE YOUR HAIRSPRAYHow can remove oil paint from a used brush? I can't find paint thinner in any store.?
You should be able to get the thinner Turpentine from any good art shop.
Use ';Turpentine substitute'; or ';White Spirit';.
Try a bottle of brush restorer
If you want a cheap option use baby oil (mineral oil), vegetable oil (canola oil), or dish soap, all are non-toxic, giving them a huge advantage over kerosene or paint thinner.
i personally use a product called turpenoid, which is less harsh that turpentine and can be found in any craft store like Michael's or jo ann fabric. there are also bar soaps that have sand in them that can do the job, it just takes a little longer.
Hi kavs! If you mean oil paint that has gone hard on art brushes then use a little drop of nail varnish remover in an old cup and work it into the bristles, leave it stand for a few hours then when the paint is soft, wash it out with liquid soap and finally rinse with water. Try not to inhale the fumes.
use white spirit or turpentine - these are what i use in my art lessons at college.

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