Oil paint can be messy. If cleanup is put off, it gets harder and harder (and can even ruin your paint brushes).

The type of bristles, size, and shape of the brush are all factors that can affect the performance of the brush. The bristles can be made from natural or synthetic materials, and each has its ...

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Wrap the brush bristles in a piece of paper towel and gently squeeze from the ferrule to the tip to remove trapped paint residue. Fill a container with a solvent, a natural oil, or a natural cleaner.