Painter Essentials

Paint Brushes? Cleaning brushes and rollers after painting a room is always a pain in the butt. What is the best/easiest way to clean them so that I don't have to keep buying new rollers each time I need to paint?

Paint brushes...? What is the best paint brush to buy when painting your kitchen cabinets. I dont mind spending the extra money for the best quality. I dont want any brush marks to show.

paint brushes? Does anyone know of a way that i can keep my paint brush wet with paint in between times when i'm not using it? Sometimes i dont need it for a couple weeks but cleaning then out everytime is such a pain in the neck. Does anybody have or use anything that will keep the shape of the brush, keep it clean, and keep it wet for a couple weeks at a time?

What type of paint brushes are best for oil paint? My brushes tend to end up with the tip coming off and the strokes don't paint on as clean as I would like. I am looking for high quality brushes that are meant for oil paints and also acrylic, as well. Brands, what the bristles are made of? Also, I'll ask the same for watercolor.

How do I clean paint brushes after using oil-based paints? I am painting walls in my house with oil-based paints and I want to clean and reuse these paint brushes.

How many paint brushes are sold annually? I am trying to do a industry analysis for the paint supply industry (focus on paint brushes). I want to know how many paint brushes are sold annually ( how many by sherwin williams, benjamin moore, small businesses?) Does anyone know where I can find this kind of information? I know you can but market research reports, but they are usually very expensive. Thank you!

What's the difference between paint brushes and make up brushes? make up brushes are so expensive! i want to know if it would work if i just used really soft paint brushes that are the same size as a make up brush. Would the brissels (sp?) fall out when applying the make up because maybe they're too weak? i dont know!

When I finished painting with my paint brushes, how do I clean them, and keep them soft? My mom told me to wrap them up in a plastic bag and put in freezer, but I don't wanna do that, I just wanna keep them clean and soft... how do you keep em from getting hard? By the way these brushes I am using to paint my walls in the house.

What is the difference between paint brushes and makup brushes? many of them look the same and even feel the same so what makes them different. also why are paint brushes so much cheaper.

What kind of paint / brushes / background material should i use to get a smooth look? What kind of paint and brushes should i use to get a very professional, smooth, high opacity, non painterly look, and what surface should I paint on? Your input is appreciated, thanks! I'm thinking more, acrylic paint, also.

How do you clean paint brushes, etc, after using oil based paint? I've only used latex paint in the past, and the paint rinses right out of the brushes. Just now I was just painting with oil based paint, and it won't rinse out !

How can I get free artist paint brushes for free? I have been looking on the web but have not found any sites that offers free paint brushes. It's bothering me. I need paint brushes by tomorrow!

What brand and type of paint brushes should I get? My girlfriend is a studio art major, and she paints with oil paints a lot, and i want to get her some new brushes for her birthday. Thing is, I know nothing about paint, brushes, or art in general really.. so any help would be appreciated.

How do you clean dirty oil paint brushes when you haven't cleaned them for a long time? I didn't clean the oil paint off the oil paint brushes and left it like that for a long time, I believe for about 4 years? The bristles are hardened, and they don't seem to bend at all. IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET THEM CLEAN AGAIN?

How do you add paint brushes to gimp? I have windows 7, and I've watched tutorials, and read some on the internet on how to get gimp paint brushes on gimp. And I sweat I'm doing it right but, they're like going in the paint brush folder. No matter what I do.

Can you use paint brushes from the craft shop instead of makeup brushes? My makeup brushes have recently gotten ruined - they got covered in a mixture of PVA glue and poster paint by my 2 year son by accident. I can't replace them until the weekend. Could I use some clean paint brushes until I can replace them?

I have been painting my cabinets, how do I get primer off my paint brushes? I live in a trailer home, and decided to make my kitchen look alot nicer, buy painting the kitchen cabinet doors, I was told to prime my cabinet doors then later paint them. Well I have been having a hard time with my paint brushes, cause that primer gets on my paint brushes really bad, and well what can I do to get this stuff off, and be able to reuse my paint brushes?

How to get paint/poster colour stain off your paint brushes.? I have been doing some painting recently, and my paint brushes are either stained with blue, red or yellow. I soaked it in soap, water, leave it over night. It just won;t come off. Is there any solution to this problem?

What should I use to clean my oil paint brushes? I am normally a water color painter, but recently was intrigued by oil paint. What should I use to clean my brushes? ( I cant afford the water soluble oil paints) Am I going to get sick/ a head ache from the chemicals?

How can I get water-mixable oil paint out of my paint brushes? I use water-mixable oil paints, and I'm having trouble cleaning the paint from the brushes. I use hot water to wash them, but maybe there is a better, less taxing way? If this helps, I use the Artisan water-mixable oil colours. I also use rather cheap brushes, but I was given a nice brush set for Christmas so I want to take especially good care of them.

Does anyone know of a cheap set of paint brushes that i could buy online? I want to buy a set of paint brushes to paint an oil or acrylic painting. I bought a set at wal-mart but the brushes fell apart the first time I used them. I do not have any other supply store near buy so I must purchase it online. Thanks for the help.

How can I get Polyurethane Gloss out of paint brushes? I'm staining my hardwood floors and using a Fast-Drying Polyurethane Clear Gloss for the finish/top coat. After putting the final coat down I let the brushes soak in a jar filled with paint thinner. So far they've been soaking for three days and it's still not coming off. I'd rather not buy new brushes if I don't have to. Is there anything else I can try to get it out of them?

Are our paint brushes still good? We're going to paint a couple rooms in our house next weekend so I was taking a look at what supplies we have and what we need to buy. I found a stack of paint brushes but the bristles are kinda crunchy. Are they still good? Should I soak or rinse them? Should I do that now or wait till the day we use them? It would have been ordinary latex paint that we last used with them.

How could I clean the oil paint off of my brushes without using Turpentine? Is there a way to clean my oil paint brushes without using turpentine? Thank you

How long are paint brushes supposed to last? I want to start painting more, but I want to know if my old paint brushes are less useful than I think they are :P Thank you

Can anyone give me advice on good quality paint brushes? I do a lot of oil painting and I find that the supposedly good quality paint brushes I bought last time loose hairs.

How to remove paint from old paint brushes? I have a few paint brushes that i forgot to clean a while ago and now they are hard and have paint stuck on them..is there anyway to restore them so i can use them again..any products i can put on them? thanks

How do you revive old paint brushes? my school doesn't have the funds to buy new school supplies. My art teachers and my self want to try to revive our old paint brushes that were abused. How can I do this. i want to say acrylics. but there are 100's of brushes so there really is no telling. i would have to just try until I get it right. Trail and Error.

Can you use regular paint brushes for as makeup brushes? I have severeal paint brushes whose bristles are really soft like a makeup brushes. Also, I bought some brushes from ELF. Can I use those to paint? Thanks. yeah all the brushes i have are brand new. yeah all the brushes i have are brand new.

How to make paint brushes soft? I have a few paint brushes that seem to have very hard bristle's, I need to know a method to make them soft. Only answer if you have a legit method.

How do you clean artists paint brushes when they paint with oil paint? My son got a whole Art Studio with paints, brushes, easel and canvases. He is using the oil paints and we can't figure out what to use to clean the brushes; soap and water isn't working.

Does anyone know what kind of japanese paint brushes are used in Wicked? I know they use japanese paint brushes to apply "Elphaba`s" makeup before the show. The interviews say you can find these paint brushes in any local art store... except all the ones I`ve checked. Just let me know if you have ANY clue where I could get 2-3 inch wide japanese soft bristle brushes... good luck.

What are the uses for the differently shaped paint brushes and different fibers used? I am new to painting and have learned everything I know the hard way, by trial and error. I use acrylic paints and I do like nylon fiber brushes. I don't know the correct names for the shaped brushes (I'd love to learn!) I don't know the suggested use of each brush and would like to know. And I would like to know how and why different materials are used for the brushes.

worlds best paint brushes painting and decorating? what are the best paint brushes for painting and decorating.a brand name ?

I have seen archaeologist remove dust off buried items with brushes. Are they special brushes or regular paint? regular paint brushes? If they do use special brushes, what type do they use because I would like to buy some?

How do I use my starter paint brushes on neopets? When i click on it, there is no option to use the paint brush on my neopet.

How do I get rid of that really bad smell from paint brushes...? It's that vomit-like smell from leaving them in water too long, and it's on quite a few of my paint brushes. I've soaked them in paint cleaners, washed them with soap and water, let them air-out, sprayed them with Febreeze...I'm just wondering if anyone knows any methods for de-stinking them. Any help is appreciated.

what's the best way to remove dark acrylic paints from paint brushes? how about oil paints? I started off with pretty new, crisp brushes, did one painting, then tried to wash it out with soap and warm water. Did not help. Is there a solution you can recommend? Or a handy, creative method of ridding the stains from my brushes?

What are starter paint brushes on neopets used for? Like the ones you get in your newbie pack (starter green, blue paint brush) What can you use them for?

Can you use paint brushes as nail polish brushes? i was just wondering. cause i have good paint brushes and i want to use them for my nails.

Where do I get a special paint brushes on Neopets? I really want a baby paint brush, faerie paint brush and strawberry paint brush. Help!!! The one who directs me the best will earn 10 points!

Is it possible to save paint brushes with dried oils on them? I kind of forgot about my three brushes after I walked away from my oil painting and now they are completely dry and hard. I soaked them in turpentine overnight but it didn't help at all. What do I do? Or is it a lost cause? Thanks fellow artists :)

Can soap be used to clean paint brushes? I'm talking about the brushes used for minature painting. I know that you have to keep the natural oils in the brush hairs to prevent damage, making chemical cleaners like washing up liquid bad for the brush, but would a bar of soap be acceptable? As an addition to this question: what's best for cleaning varnish from brushes? I've used white spirits in the past but was looking for something a little less harsh.

I'm taking a trip to Disneyland. Do they still hide the paint brushes on Tom Sawyer Island? I've read that right when Disneyland opens up there are about 5 paint brushes on TS Island. And if you find one your group will get a fastpass or something. Does anyone know if they still do this? I'm going at the end of January. Thanks!

How do I clean my oil paint brushes ...is there an easier way? I am new to the world of Oil painting...I just love it, and I am not too bad with oils. But I hate cleaning brushes, is there an easier way to get them clean. I use turpentine and a little brush-cleaner-shampoo. It takes a lot of time to clean them. I haven't started my next painting...please help

How to get paint out of paint brushes!? My mom is screaming because i was painting with exterior house paint. And i didn't wash it out, so its now stuck to the brush. Remember, its exterior house paint. How to get it out?!

what can i used instead of paint brushes? i want to paint tiny little flowers on my shoes but i have no paint brursh, just acrylic paints. what could i use besides a paint brush?

Are paint brushes okay to use for applying make-up? If I bought a few paint brushes, would they be okay to apply my make-up with? Or would they apply make-up horribly?

does anyone know who could make custom human hair paint brushes? i want artist paint brushes made out of my own hair & need to find someone that can make them.

I have the paint, brushes and canvas; now what? I just bought some acrylic paint, some brushes (intended for oils or acrylics), and a 12" by 16" canvas. I know what I want to do but I want to make sure I don't do anything wrong. Give me the basics, what should my first step be, etc. Thanks for any help you can provide! I'm looking to do a cubism type work.