How to Clean and Condition Brushes - Removing dried oil paint

[@tommywalker742]

I ordered the Bob Ross conditioner, was wondering how to properly use it. Great content thank you.

[@danielaguareschi8330]

Thank you for this tutorial. I tried a couple of different brand but to me the bob ross brushes are the best. I can’t wait for your new paintings, I hope you will do some ‘green mountains’ soon!

[@paintwithbram]

You are so welcome!

[@NyaasuNekoban]

Thank you for this video! I only just started trying to do some Bob Ross projects, and I've never painted before at all so I'm learning a lot! I had a question though, can you store and re-use the Bob Ross brush conditioner? I learned you can re-use the paint thinner, but I can't find an answer on re-using the conditioner. the bottles are so small I was hoping it could be used a few times. Thank you! ☺️

[@juliestropp4713]

Aahh!!! Thank you for this!! I’ve not been the best at cleaning them. I DO clean them but I don’t seem to get it all out. I want to get my cleaning set up like yours and I’m definitely going to get this conditioner! That’s amazing!

[@paintwithbram]

You are so welcome!

[@michaeldelaney3587]

the technique is great as long as you take great care of the brushes the way you do its different when you have a brush that the paint has really set in

[@paintwithbram]

I have used this and mineral oil for brushes that sat for 3 weeks. Just had to keep soaking them but eventually got them back to being nice brushes again. There are other options that will work for brushes that are stubborn. Using a degreaser can work but it a last resort

[@michaeldelaney3587]

@@paintwithbram Its best just to keep them clean but they slip through the cracks some times and you find one that has been dry for some time, I usually boil them in white vinegar but try not to beyond the exposed bristles because it does weaken the integrity of the brush but it really loosens things up to make it easy for the thinner to do its thing

[@AnewStart-Mark]

my brushes are clean. well at least from what I am seeing. but my issue with my Bob Ross Brushes is fraying. the hairs are just going wild. how do I reshape my brushes. I need them back to form because nothing works right with the brushes as of now. I have only ad them for maybe 2 weeks I bought them off amazon. came with the Bob Ross Master Kit. Please any help would be much appreciated. ................. Thanks. P.S I have just started using a different kind of thinner it is ( Klean Strip green) Brush cleaner and oil thinner. has little to no bad chemicals in it. its a GREEN product safe for environment,

[@tracybuford7225]

Super good info!! Thanks Bram.

[@paintwithbram]

My pleasure!

[@deaniecoleholland5551]

Thanks for this on cleaning brushes, question, I read in the comments BR brushes are not what they use to be. What brand do you recommend?

[@chrisabbott1960]

Thanks for the tips Bram!

[@paintwithbram]

You bet!

[@bohonativos]

Thanks for this vid! I have a question: How often can I wash my brushes in the same cleaner? As it's kind of expensive and the bottle seems to be small

[@paintwithbram]

I use my thinner over and over. Just clean your thinner bucket regularly to extend how long you can use your thinner.

[@2ASteph]

I have a script liner brush that I accidentally didn’t clean. It has liquid clear dried in it, it like it’s glued . Any tips?

[@paintwithbram]

Let is soak in this or mineral oil. That should loosen it up.

[@MaryWhite252]

Hi is that a palette that you have on the table? If so, where can I get one? Thank you!

[@paintwithbram]

An 18x24 glass cutting board that I painted the back with grey acrylic paint.

[@joycekowbelharvey4816]

I use canola oil to clean my brushes and the I dip my brushes in half and half Murphy’s oil soap then rinse them off in water. So far this method is working fir me. I don’t like to use thinner at all.

[@paintwithbram]

I try and stay away from water with natural bristle brushes.

[@joycekowbelharvey4816]

@@paintwithbram I have some natural brushes to of Bobs. Wgat does the water do to them?

[@paintwithbram]

@@joycekowbelharvey4816 Water can strip them of their natural oil. If you use water, do conditioning them thoroughly.

[@joycekowbelharvey4816]

@@paintwithbram thank you so much fir the information!

[@Domkizzle]

I’ve had that Bob Ross cleaner for a couple years and never knew how to properly use it.

[@paintwithbram]

It's really good to get those brushes feeling soft again. Baby oil/mineral oil also works.

[@stanmerrell5390]

Thanks.

[@Aleahh1]

I saw a lady use acetone too to clean and soften brushes.

[@paintwithbram]

I would recommend that.

[@beckylangley4833]

I got a brush soap I dab my brushes in water then rub it around on the conditioning soap

[@paintwithbram]

I am not a big fan of using any water with these natural bristle brushes. It will eventually ruin most of them. Glad it works for you.

[@youmarc11]

Brushes are bad!

[@paintwithbram]

Brushes are bad?

[@youmarc11]

@@paintwithbram Yes the BR brushes are terrible now. I don't know what they changed but they were much better 10+ years ago. I used to have the same liner brush for 10 years. Had to get rid of the new BR liner in less than 2 months. And the soft blender brush completely lost its shape. Had to get rid of that one also. Before you didn't need to use "conditioner". The brushes just stayed soft and kept their shape.

[@paintwithbram]

@@youmarc11 I don't think they are terrible but they are different. And all the brushes I have are older weber brushes. They still need conditioning at time and it also helps to remove some of the old paint residue.

[@youmarc11]

@@paintwithbram I bought 3 brushes from BR in the last 2 months and I had to get rid of all of them. I used to have my original set for years. Wish they would just go back to the way they used to be.

[@youmarc11]

@@paintwithbram I'm going to buy one more BR liner brush. Take care of it as best I possibly can, with the conditioner. If that thing stiffens up or falls apart, my BR brush buying days are over!