
Over the years we have noticed that more and more folks are putting down their oil paints because they don't want to deal with mineral spirits and the market has responded with different products. In 2012 we came up with the D.I.Y brush cleaner and uploaded a video last year on how to make it. While many folks liked the D.I.Y brush cleaner it was lacking in performance. Now in 2018 6 years later we have the answer with my new signature handcrafted brush soap!
The 3 main needs of a brush cleaner / soap
1. Conditioning
2. Shaping
3. Restoring
Conditioning: D.I.Y brush cleaner will clean your brushes in a pinch, but it doesn't condition your brush. When using water to clean your natural brushes you must use a product that will condition the bristles so it doesn't harm your brush and will actually extend the life of your fine artist brushes. You should condition your brushes at least 3 - 4 times or more a year depending on how much you paint. You will be surprised at how much pigment comes out when using my new brush soap and how great your brushes feel after. Almost like a brand new brush!
Shaping/reshaping: You need the product to give you the ability to reshape the brush so when it's dry it doesn't puff out. D.I.Y brush cleaner doesn't offer this. My new brush soap gives you the ability to reshape old brushes that have lost their shape.
Restore: Restoring brushes isn't easy but with the right product it can be done depending on the condition of the brush. My new brush soap will allow you to restore old brushes that have harden, lost their shape and will remove old dried paint. ( If the brush is caked with dried paint you will not be able to restore the brush )
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Each bar is hand-made, cured, and then hand-wrapped in recyclable paper.
Brandon, I ordered your 2" brush and your Script liner brush. I got to tell you they are hands down the best brushes I have ever used. I have been painting for 2 years now. I have used a lot of brushes. Yours are the best. I will tell all of my Art friends about these brushes. I will buy others. Thank you very much.
I do have to say that switching to the Brandon Thomas brushes I feel my paint works better and looks better
The best brushes I have ever used! I've used the brushes made for this technique and have struggled, once using Brandon's my paintings have changed! Thank you Brandon for creating awesome products!
Brandon Thomas,
Founder
Welcome to Brandon Thomas Art Supply! Founded in 2015 by Brandon Thomas to offer the highest quality products for the Wet-on-Wet oil painting technique. Today, 6 years later we're doing just that, and are committed to helping you start your art hobby, or career right! with Brandon's specially designed tools, painting lessons, books, and his growing certified instructors, you can take your art journey from hobbyist to Master with the Brandon Thomas Art team helping you each step of the way! When you make a purchase with us, you're not only getting a high-quality product, but you're getting the support of the Brandon Thomas Art team that will teach you to use the products that you purchased. What other art supply store offers that? each purchase also funds our free painting lessons on TV and YouTube. Just click the YouTube icon on this page or search The Painting With Magic Show on YouTube and start learning today! We hope to serve you in your painting endeavors.
God bless
- Brandon Thomas Art Team