The methods to prevent oil painting brushes from getting dirty after cleaning are as follows:
First, thoroughly clean
Use warm water and soap: Put the oil painting brush in warm water, add an appropriate amount of soap (such as laundry soap, pen soap or mild detergent), gently stir to fully moisten the bristles and let it soak for a while.
Gentle scrubbing: Use your fingers to gently scrub the bristles, especially the areas at the base where paint tends to accumulate. Avoid applying excessive force to prevent damage to the bristles.
Rinse thoroughly: Rinse the bristles repeatedly with clean water until the water becomes clear, making sure all the paint and detergent are washed away.
Second, drying and storage
Dry upside down: Place the cleaned oil painting brush upside down in a well-ventilated area to dry, avoiding direct contact of the bristles with the table or floor to prevent secondary contamination.
Avoid direct sunlight: When drying, avoid direct sunlight to prevent the bristles from fading or deforming.
Proper storage: After drying, store the oil painting brushes in a dedicated pen holder or pen case to prevent contamination by dust and debris.
Third, daily maintenance
Timely cleaning: After each use of the oil painting brush, it should be cleaned promptly to prevent the paint from drying and adhering to the bristles, which would increase the difficulty of cleaning.
Avoid mixing: Oil brushes of different colors should be cleaned and stored separately to prevent mutual contamination of colors.
Regular replacement: As the usage time increases, the bristles of the oil painting brush may wear out or deform, affecting the painting effect. Therefore, the condition of the oil painting brush should be checked regularly. If necessary, replace it with a new one in time.
Fourth, usage skills
Control the amount of paint used: During the painting process, try to control the amount of paint used to avoid excessive accumulation of paint on the bristles.
Alternating use: When painting large areas of color, multiple oil brushes can be used alternately to reduce the usage time and cleaning frequency of a single oil brush.
By using the above methods, it is possible to effectively prevent the oil brush from getting dirty after cleaning, extend its service life, and keep the painting tools clean and hygienic.