Pro tip: stop washing your brushes in the sink like I did for 2 years

I finally figured out why my acrylic brushes kept getting stiff and bristles were falling out. Turns out you're not supposed to let water run up into the ferrule, the metal part where the bristles meet the handle. A guy at the art store pointed it out when I complained about my $30 brush set. Now I just wipe them on a rag and use brush cleaner, been 3 months and they still feel new. Anybody else make this dumb mistake?

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sarahhart1d agoMost Upvoted

My husband used to clean his brushes in the driveway with a garden hose, said it worked fine for years. Then one day he left them soaking in a coffee can of turpentine and the bristles completely melted off. I showed him the little scrub pad from the art store and he acted like I invented the wheel.

wren8061d ago

Wait, what kind of brush cleaner are you using? I've been using this cheap stuff from the craft store and I'm wondering if that's what's ruining my brushes too.