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Oil painting brush maintenance method

The maintenance and care of oil painting brushes are very important. They should be cleaned after work every day. Some people like to just soak the brushes in water after painting, thinking that this can prevent the brush hair from drying and becoming stiff. However, long-term soaking in water will cause the brushes to lose elasticity and deform, and the adhesive between the brush hair and the tube will also separate, leading to brush hair falling off. Therefore, this is not a good long-term solution.
The correct method for cleaning a brush is to first wipe off the paint with a soft cloth or paper, then wash the brush in a container with turpentine and white spirit to remove the paint. If a special brush cleaning liquid or soap is available, it is even better. After that, use warm soapy water to thoroughly clean the brush, and finally, dry it with a cloth or shake it dry.
To keep the brush in its original state, it should be carefully straightened and then placed with the brush head up into the brush hole. Alternatively, you can also wrap the flat brush head with used newspaper to press it and maintain its shape.
If the paintbrush is not cleaned in time, it will become hardened due to the drying of oil paint, and can only be dissolved and cleaned with strong solvents such as benzene or banana oil. However, this will make the bristles become brittle and shorten their lifespan.
Brushes made from animal hair are prone to moth damage, and it is important to store them in a box with mothproofing agents if they are not used for a long time.