How to Clean a Paint Brush of Acrylic Paint

Acrylic paint is a fairly new medium. The ease of use and removal makes it a favorite among artists. Read on to learn how to clean a paint brush of acrylic paint.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dish soap
• Water

1. Wet your brush with cold water. Try to remove any large gobs of paint.

2. Pour a small portion of dish soap into your open palm.

3. Coat the brush in soap as you would paint.

4. Using short strokes "paint" the soft part of your palm under your thumb with soap. You should see bubbles in the same color as the paint on the brush.

5. Rinse your brush and pick up more soap with it. This time there should be less paint in the bubbles. Repeat this step until there is no paint in the bubbles.

6. Rinse the brush again. Look at the end of the brush. Is it the same shape as it was before? then you are done. If not, try reforming that shape with a paper towel or your lips.

7. Place the brush so that is stands upright, with the brush end up.

[JetFish]

on 9/7/2009 haha, okii i know it is ridiculous but hey, I got paid ...

[JetFish]

on 7/22/2008 dry acrylic is very hard to remove. try soaking the bristles in turpentine and water for a few days and then rinsing. you might not get the brush back to perfect tate but you should be able to use it for rough work.

[okii]

on 7/22/2008 you mean wet paint? Oh come on now, no one needs a guide for that. D:
Now, if you come up with one on how to effectively remove DRY acrylic paint...