Something I found that works

Go4fun · April 24, 2013, 06:04:49 PM

I know this has happened to you.
You grab one of your favorite brushes to do a little painting and the thing is stiff as a board! One purchase at a hobby mart or art store can end the frustration. Once you do your normal cleaning process rinse the brush with this stuff then lather it up and rinse it again. This stuff keeps brushes soft and ready to use.

NARSES2 · April 25, 2013, 07:10:17 AM

I use something similar that I got from a local arts store. The tub was relatively expensive but has lasted for ever, and has undoubtedly saved a small fortune in brushes. I tend to give my brushes a good cleaning with it every few weeks or so find it very good for keeping the flat ones in order in particular.

Go4fun · April 25, 2013, 09:04:51 AM

I find it is great if you use more than one kind of paint also. I also do oil paintings, (Sorry, no aircraft or what ifs), so getting the brushes really clean is important as it lets me use them for both hobbies.

Dizzyfugu · April 25, 2013, 11:57:34 PM

In dire cases, you might also try oven cleaner - great stuff that not only removes old paint from models, but also from brushes. Takes time, though, but it IS effective!

rickshaw · April 26, 2013, 05:29:56 AM

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on April 25, 2013, 11:57:34 PM
In dire cases, you might also try oven cleaner - great stuff that not only removes old paint from models, but also from brushes. Takes time, though, but it IS effective!

Kills spiders too.

Dizzyfugu · April 26, 2013, 06:57:47 AM

I prefer hair spray for that.

rickshaw · April 26, 2013, 06:38:31 PM

Hair Spray is too slow. Downunder, we need instant kills when we're dealing with spiders. Afterall, we have some of the world deadliest and they aren't rare!

Go4fun · April 26, 2013, 09:38:27 PM

From brush cleaner to spider annihilator? The ways the minds work in here it leaves me no room to wonder where the ideas for whiffs come from!

NARSES2 · April 27, 2013, 01:49:53 AM

Quote from: Dizzyfugu on April 26, 2013, 06:57:47 AM
I prefer hair spray for that.

Was being pestered by a wasp whilst ironing so it got a spray with starch - that worked instantly

Rheged · April 27, 2013, 02:22:42 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on April 27, 2013, 01:49:53 AM
Quote from: Dizzyfugu on April 26, 2013, 06:57:47 AM
I prefer hair spray for that.

Was being pestered by a wasp whilst ironing so it got a spray with starch - that worked instantly

There's a punch-line here about "stiffs" just clamouring for a joke to arrive.