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How to Clean Acrylic Paint Brushes: The Ultimate Guide

Last updated: January 21, 2022 by Wayne Crossland

If you’re an artist, then you know the importance of keeping your brushes clean. Not only will this help them last longer, but it will also ensure that your paintings look their best. In this guide, we will teach you how to clean acrylic paint brushes while painting using a variety of methods. We’ll also provide some tips on how to protect your brushes from damage. So whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, this guide is for you!

Why You Should Keep Your Brushes Clean

Keeping your brushes clean is important for a few reasons. First, it ensures that your paint goes on smoothly and doesn’t get muddled with old pigment. Second, dirty brushes will wear out more quickly – and we all know that the cost of art supplies can add up fast! Paintbrushes can last for a very long time if they are taken care of properly. [Read more…] about How to Clean Acrylic Paint Brushes: The Ultimate Guide

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5 Best Acrylic Paint Brushes – Product Reviews, Tips & Questions

Last updated: January 21, 2022 by Mel Stabin

We’ve all seen the colorful displays of brushes in art stores. From tiny fine-pointed rounds to large flat filberts, they look like an artist’s dream come true! Unfortunately, many artists are disappointed when their new acrylic paint brushes don’t work as well for them as expected. For some people, it seems that no matter what kind of brush they try there is always something wrong with at least one aspect of its shape or performance.

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BOSOBO Paint Brushes Set
BOSOBO Paint Brushes Set
The best value paintbrushes for acrylic paint
A great overall value for a beginner and experienced artist. The BOSOBO Paint Brushes Set offers a nice variety of sizes, feels sturdy and well-constructed, cleans up quickly and easily, and is comfortable to use.
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In this article, we will discuss 5 of the best paint brushes for acrylic paint available on the market today. We have taken time to answer some common questions and provide product reviews so you can make an informed decision about which brush is right for you!

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How To Clean Watercolor Brushes: A Guide for Beginners

Last updated: October 2, 2021 by Wayne Crossland

The first thing to know about clean watercolor brushes is that they are made of animal hair. The two most popular types of hairs for this purpose are squirrel and Sable. One brush might be labeled as Sable Hair, the other Squirrel Hair, but both work just fine for painting with watercolors.

The second thing to know is that there are different levels of quality when it comes to these brushes. A good-quality brush will hold its shape better than a cheap one; it will also retain more pigment and paint because the bristles won’t fall out so quickly or shed so much in general use.
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