about oil painting?

Question

What else can I use to wash my oil paints out of my brushes? I don't have any paint thinner or gasoline on hand I want to paint, but I don't have anything to wash my brushes out with. So any ideas that work?

would Lysol floor cleaner work well?

don't worry, I would only use gasoline as a last resort and if I plan on getting new brushes... :)

Answer 1

Windsor and Newton make a range of water-based oil paints called Artisan. They are incredible - they have the same qualities as traditional oils, and look the same when they dry. But brushes and palettes etc wash out in water, just like acrylics.

They also make a range of water-based oil thinners and mediums, as well as water-modified linseed oil. I had to move over to these paints because I now share a small house with 2 other people, and have to paint in my room. So I didn't want to smell the house out with turps. There is no smell at all with these paints - its wonderful!

Answer 2

Unless you are planning on starting a engine or a bond fire stay clear of gasoline. Dish washing soap works well for cleaning brushes as well as vegetable oil.

Answer 3

Just buy some odorless paint thinner in the art supply section in Hobby Lobby or any of the other supply stores. That is what it is designed for. You can use it over and over if you let it settle a while. I have a screen to put in the bottom of my container to scrub the bristles against to get the paint out easier.

Answer 4

don't use gasoline, get a small can of odourless mineral spirits from your art supplier, it really doesn't take much and a paper towel to clean the brushes with...dispose of the towels out of doors when you are done, as spontaneous combustion, though rare, is a risk with them...the thinner you can let settle in a covered container and use again.

Answer 5

I use Pamolive.... grease fighter kinds.. Works wonders! Put a dab of the soap on the brush and use your fingers to get in the brissles..... and keep repeating until the water runs clean... Usually takes 2-3 go's.

Answer 6

simple soap and water will solve your problem!! Maybe the best is the liquid soap used for washing dishes and warm water..the same actually as when you are washing the greesy dishes. dishwashing soap delutes oil perfectly. Most of the students in my school actually cleaned their brushis in this way. Only,be sure your brushes are dry, before you start using them again for oil painting.
Good luck

Answer 7

Try using waterbased oil paint you only need water to clean your brushes etc etc

Answer 8

try soaking in dish soap and warm water not hot cause it softens the glue that holds the bristles in place and then the bristles will fall out.don't use gasoline.but paint thinner works best.
fellow artist

Answer 9

Goop might work. I used to paint with oils but switched to acrylics because its easier clean up.