How to clean and maintain your brushes - An in-depth guide

[@TeamStaley80]

Great to see all these videos being produced, very useful to get some help with getting the best out of the brushes.

[@ArtisOpus]

Exactly our thinking, glad the videos are helping :) was

[@leegarner4592]

Really useful, bought a large Series D a week ago and it's been invaluable for doing some terrain pieces. Was unsure how best to clean it, so I used my standard brush soap, but I did not know about leaving it overnight so this tutorial has been informative. A medium and a small are now on their way to me and I'm very much looking forward to using them on my new army.

[@ArtisOpus]

Amazing lee we would love to see your work with the brushes :)

[@raffaelemargara578]

Really really useful! The best video I've ever seen for the cleaning of the brushes. Thank you with heart.

[@ArtisOpus]

Our pleasure dude!

[@nataliewenn888]

Ordered some brushes beginning of the week, after stumbling across you guys! And the awesome videos. Told the husband I have to have them, and need them, so he kindly treated me. ☺ Now watching all of your videos to learn how to maintain them....... Now the waiting game, hurry up postie 🤣🤣

[@ArtisOpus]

Good hubby! Shouldn't take long to get to you at all, depends on where you are in the world :). Let us know in another video when they arrive, and if you have any questions!

[@taz481]

This is great! please can you include series D too, I’ve just received mine and would love to know how to maintain them properly 👌🏻.

[@ArtisOpus]

We got you covered, make sure you tune in and ask any questions in the comments LIVE! We will be on hand to answer!!

[@naus6081]

@@ArtisOpus Second this; just purchased your drybrush set and I'm very excited to try them on my tanks!

[@bizgigj820]

Really useful video m8, thanks and keep up the great work 👍

[@ArtisOpus]

Glad it helped mate! Thanks so much for the support and the comment😊

[@BurntAquilaPainting]

👌 great video! Really useful, and great brushes, absolutely love mine!

[@ArtisOpus]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@BurntAquilaPainting]

Artis Opus keep smashing the great content and products guys!

[@ryanhager7985]

Such good information! I will be ordering a set!

[@ArtisOpus]

Amazing thanks for the support Ryan

[@devinchisholm5587]

Thanks so much! Just received my first set of artist opis brushes (series D) last week, now I can clean them properly!

[@ArtisOpus]

Amazing Devin, thank you for the support! Make sure you share your progress on social media and don't forget to shout up if you have any questions - we are always happy to help!

[@devinchisholm5587]

They are amazing, beat brushes IV ever used. Now I need to save for more!!

[@josku5]

I’d really like to see a detailed basing tutorial. Keep up the good work!

[@ArtisOpus]

Guess what our next video is ;)

[@WrenchNato]

Great video! I have my series d set coming in next week! You say not to leave brushes vertical but can I leave them upside down with the tip facing down? That way gravity helps with any excess moisture.

[@ArtisOpus]

Thanks :). You absolutely can, you can also clean D very easily as you go with a little moisture from the dampening pad, and texture palette, too, it really cuts down on the need for saturated soaking. Cleaning your drybrush and using it are the same thing, you use a little moisture (a little) and texture (model/texture-palette) to remove paint :)

[@WrenchNato]

@@ArtisOpus Thank you so much for all the help and please excuse all the questions. I'm actually getting my series D brushes tomorrow (although I'm waiting on my texture palette still) and I want to take good care of them. How often should I do a thorough cleaning like this? For example, if I go through a painting session (but not complete the project yet), should I go and thoroughly clean my brushes used?

[@paulcunliffe]

Thanks for this! great video

[@ArtisOpus]

You are welcome Paul, I hope it helps

[@Tukkerted]

Really helpfull! i might buy less sinche they last longer due to this video, but i will buy the same when they do need replacing.

[@ArtisOpus]

:D Woops! Joking, our pleasure mate, thanks for your custom!

[@marcolai9735]

I was looking forward to this video. I’m always not a fan of ‘clean your brushes’ videos that demonstrate the process on brushes that are already clean! It would have been better to show how you clean the cry brush after a painting session (like the yellow container one)

[@AC-uy2jh]

Looking forward to this!

[@ArtisOpus]

Thanks buddy ^_^

[@AllHailTheAle]

Looking forward to receiving my brushes so I can put this video to good use. Cheers all!

[@ArtisOpus]

Amazing, sure they will be with you soon! Which did you go for?

[@AllHailTheAle]

@@ArtisOpus I took a gamble and ordered the big sets you have in the sale, Series S,D and M with the texture pallete and some restorer/cleaner too 😀 Go big or go home is my motto - makes sense to try the entire range.

[@kevinsai1]

Sure would be nice to have the brushes I ordered. I guess I will have to wait another month.and hope I get them.

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey buddy, please contact [e-mail] with your order number and the team will sort you out :).

[@kevinsai1]

I was told I have to wait till July 9 before someone will help me.

[@SNONYM]

Do you have a video on how to deal with hooks at the tips?

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey Seth, on our brushes? This really shouldn't happen on high quality brushes.

[@SNONYM]

@@ArtisOpus on my 00 it has some curling but just in general

[@bostin316]

Thanks for this , really helps

[@ArtisOpus]

Not a problem! Glad you love it!

[@RichMidGaming]

Hey guys, great video (as usual) - having so much fun with the Series D brushes. Quick question around the palette - can these be cleaned in anyway?

[@ArtisOpus]

The texture pallet Richard? It can't be cleaned, but a re-priming works great, I actually prefer working on a black primed one, it just doesn't work great on camera.

[@RichMidGaming]

@@ArtisOpus yes, I meant the texture pallet - many thanks for the primer trick, nowhere near ready to do it yet but i'll be sure to give a go when the time comes!

[@timofaust1315]

Thanks for the cleaning video. Have tested my D series today and after a frustrating mess at least I got them clean. Will get some time to get used to them. Still do not have the right feeling about how moist or not it has to be. Stuff looks nice when doing preparing on my wooden board and then on the minis it just looks terrible. Either it does not leave colour at all or it looks flakey and rough... I am still a beginner, but this has been the most terrible painting experience I had in my 6 months ^^ Will have to look if I can find any models I do not care about to learn with these brushes and see tomorrow if I can bring my messed up models back to at least healthy standard with a regular brush over the weekend. Still, don't blame the product, just the guy using them.

[@ArtisOpus]

Ohhh no! We don't want you to be having a bad experience! We have loads of videos on here make sure that you watch them as we cover the full process of how to use Series D. It sounds like you may need to use the dampening pad a little more. Any questions please feel free to ask as we are more than happy to help!

[@SilentRcher]

Really helpful tutorial so thanks for that! But I wondered(since I really don't want to damage those brushes) when you rinsed the series s in the water did you lit it touch the bottom of the bowl? Sorry I'm kind of new to painting so I don't want to mess anything up! 😅

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey dude! We tend not to, but it doesn't really matter if you do :) Thanks for the question🤩

[@Saefogeo]

I've been painting just for 2-3 months and still using some cheap brushes (now I'm painting with one of those "starter brush" that came in my Primaris Space Marines+ paint set from Citadel. At the moment I can't really afford some good brushes and want to take good care even of that not so good brush so my question is, Are there some cheaper or even "homemade" products I can use instead of that specifically designed brush soap? Something like hand soap or dish soap maybe? Thanks and congrats on another great video as usual.

[@oochi30k]

Hi - great video, do you have the series D brush sets in stock on your website? I need to take the plunge and get some minis painted!

[@ArtisOpus]

Cheers Paul! Yes, absolutely you can find Series D here: store.artis-opus.com/collections/brushes/products/series-d-brush-set

[@anabehrendt7472]

Hiya, would it be possible to get a video on the Series D set after painting? I have the set and found that paint dries on the bristles and I just can't seem to get it out with the brush soap etc. The brushes are already in very average condition and I've only used them on one small set of terrain, any help would be much appreciated!

[@ArtisOpus]

We're working on it! In the meantime try using the dampening pad before, during and after the painting process. It adds moisture and helps clean the brush😊

[@anabehrendt7472]

@@ArtisOpus thanks so much, I was trying to but the paint was bubbling and/or streaking, maybe there was still soap on the brush, I did rinse it prior to using 🤷‍♀️

[@Zoulz666]

How often would you recommend cleaning the brushes? after every use?

[@ArtisOpus]

After every few sessions we would suggest, but if you get to much paint on the head or near the ferrule then perhaps a quick clean after each session is always a good thing!

[@eliasbelinazo5841]

nice points

[@ArtisOpus]

Hope it helped Elias!

[@Northwoodslures]

What about Mastersons Brush Soap/Conditioner? Will that work for cleaning and conditioning Series D? I love your brushes, your technique and your tutorials. You've opened up a whole new approach of miniature painting for me. 🥰🥰🥰🤘🏼🤘🏼💚💚💚💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey dude, we clean using our conditioner/soap, but if you've got existing products they'll work, too. Thanks so much, it's why we do the channel! :)

[@noeldelia4915]

Hi! I have a question: can I leave the brushes vertically but upsidedown (with their cap obv👌) after cleaning process or is it not recommended? Thanks! P.S.: nice video!!

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey dude, absolutely, in fact this is *the best* way to store them (y)!

[@noeldelia4915]

@@ArtisOpus ook, thank you so much!

[@darrenstrange2244]

Hello. Is this the same process if the brush has been used for Nuln Oil and other Citadel shades, as opposed to the layer or base paints?

[@oliverconnell5299]

Any recommended alternatives to the thinner? Would flow aid have a similar effect?

[@ArtisOpus]

The best thing to use is thinner or cleaner we have found!

[@ConquererCraig]

How often do you do this sort of cleaning for the brushes? Everyday? Once a week?

[@ArtisOpus]

They get cleaned as we paint, using the texture palette and dampening pad between colours. If they are getting heavy use they get a proper clean every couple of weeks.😊

[@Telon1984]

Great video and very useful. I would however recommend not using airbrush cleaner. It has some lubing agent in there and I'm not sure how this would effect the brush.

[@DudeOnADualMotor]

My series S box just arrived yesterday, after so many raving reviews, what a beautiful presentation, love the feel of holding them, nice and ergonomic, fantastic brushes!

[@ArtisOpus]

Thanks man! Make sure you put them to use! We made them to be used hard and last forever :). Any questions just let us know in another vid comment, enjoy :)

[@gamelover260]

Im loving the series D, However im running into the problem of them being a bit ti pointed and losing their lightbulb shape, how to i remedy/fix/prevent that?

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey dude! Sorry for the delay in reply! This can happen if you use them too wet or if you don't clean as you go using your dampening pad, as I often do in videos. They're the most common causes, does that help you out at all? Stay safe❤

[@gamelover260]

@@ArtisOpus Thank you for the clarification. These definitly have a learning curve

[@DamOperadyse]

great!

[@ArtisOpus]

Thanks!

[@alexb1340]

In the tutorial you say to leave the series D overnight and then 'flick out' the bristles but you do not mention about rinsing the brush! Do you need to rinse out the soap?

[@ArtisOpus]

You can rinse it out if you want but we advise leaving it over night to dry and then as per the video flick and break them open over night that will help massively.

[@shawnfairbanks9339]

Just ordered all 3 sets... oh boy, can’t wait. Gonna be a genuine fuckin Picasso

[@ArtisOpus]

LOL! Comment of the month dude 😅 Please message us on Instagram, we're gonna send you some freebies😊

[@corkey2077]

Can we use the same airbrush cleaner on series D?

[@ArtisOpus]

Yes you can just wash it out like with our other ranges, but make sure to fully rinse it out!

[@liquidtoad3910]

do you have to rinse the series D brush after leaving the soap working it overnight ? because wouldnt the soap reactivate when you start using them to paint or ?

[@ArtisOpus]

No, we just flick the brush on our fingers until the set finish has 'cracked' and then continue painting. :)

[@LoftOfTheUniverse]

You don't rinse out the series D at least once and then use the method with the conditioner to store it?

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey bud, sorry for the delay in reply! Hope you're well!❤ With the texture palette and the dampening pad we clean a lot as we go with Series D. Occasionally, I'd take all of my brushes off for some TLC and reset them overnight.

[@colouredIncognito]

What's up with the volume...?

[@jayfjellbrook4313]

Sweet baby jeebus ive been drying my brushes upright for years...

[@WithinWicked]

Love the video and the little bit about series D and airbrush thinner. But I have to say it feels rushed - you guys cleaned clean brushes :D Like in the joke about shaving machines for women - you wanna impress people, stop shaving shaven legs, shave a gorilla :D Also - would have been cool if you actually waited over-night and showed us how that shape is reformed on series D after you flick it. Should it then still be rinsed ?

[@eliasbelinazo5841]

my deep concern with brushes is how to keep drybrushes "brand new", for me is a nightmare

[@ArtisOpus]

If you follow the Series D cleaning process and clean while using also that will keep them working well!

[@TheTimeTravellerTale]

your videos are way too quiet

[@ArtisOpus]

Check out some more recent ones, should be rectified!

[@Presbiter]

whats so special about your "game changing" dry brushes? They look like ordinary cosmetics brushes, except those cost a tiny fraction of what you want for your brushes.

[@ArtisOpus]

Hey dude, they're specifically made for this industry, not for power application, use high quality hair (high quality makeup brushes cost 3x what these do, you have to compare like for like), last forever, and also come with a full set-up for technical use, and safe transport etc. The dampening pad is a large part of achieving high level results, and the case and soap keep them pretty for as long as possible! Like any high quality brush they're an investment, but well worth it.

[@Presbiter]

@@ArtisOpusi like your m and s series of which I own two of each series and see their price justified, they are good quality. Never the less I dont get why anyone would want to use high quality brushes for drybrushing, I buy for that purpose those cosmetic brush sets from china for around 50ct per brush. Using high quality material for drybrushing is like taking a ferrari on the off road track, simply makes no sense and i highly doubt that with the d series one achievs a better drybrush job than with so cheap china brushes since all the point like if its real hair, if it holds a pointy tip etc simply dont come in play when drybrushing. But thats personal preference. Thanks for the reply. Wish you success with your business venture ;)