Acrylic Painting: How to Clean Paintbrushes
All levels | 5 min 30 sec
Introduction
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Acrylic Painting: How to Clean Paintbrushes
04:57
Taught by Lisa Solomon
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Believe it or not, your paintbrushes and tools can serve you well for years as long as you clean and care for them properly. In this quick class, Lisa Solomon demonstrates how to clean your tools like a pro. You will learn how to scrape your palette clean, and how to thoroughly clean and care for your brushes between uses.
 
Learn how to:
  • Clean your tools like a pro
  • Scrape your palette clean
  • Thoroughly clean and care for your brushes between uses

What you’ll get:
  • Step-by-step expert instruction from Lisa Solomon on cleaning your paintbrushes
  • A quick video lesson you can access online anytime, anywhere
  • Detailed supplies list
  • The ability to leave comments, ask questions, and interact with other students
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Acrylic Painting: How to Clean Paintbrushes Reviews
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Abe Beca
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Great instructions about the brushes. I didn't know that laying them flat was a problept too. I wished for more cleaning tips for the pallet as most of the time some of the colours paint it and I can't remove it even with nail polish remover.

August 6, 2026
 
Nia Kelley
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Nice tips on cleaning brushes!

August 6, 2026
 
Kathryn Eng
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Nicely done, concise and helpful.
More than 3 months ago