What is the best way to save a paintbrush with hardened paint?

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Janet Pizaro
on Oct 12, 2017

https://www.wikihow.com/Revive-Paintbrushes-With-Vinegar

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Ken
on Oct 12, 2017

You could use paint remover but it would probably be less expensive to buy a new brush and take care of it next time. I don't think that you will find a pantry staples concoction that will cut hardened latex paint.

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Darlene Holien
on Oct 12, 2017

Throw it in the garbage!

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- Ann-Marie
  on Oct 13, 2017
  
  Hahaha...yep, that was my first inclination. But would really like to save it
  
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Victoria
on Oct 12, 2017

Soak your paintbrush in straight white distilled vinegar. I have not tried this, only read about it, so I can't guarantee the results

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Sandra Allen
on Oct 12, 2017

This is a good start. Hope it helps.

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/quick-tip-40-how-to-remove-dried-paint-from-paint-brushes-154477

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Ann
on Oct 12, 2017

If acrylic or watercolor, soak in warm soapy water. If oil, there’s a brush cleaner solvent in any craft or art store. (Michael’s, AC Moore, Jerry’s Artarama.com)

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Ann-Marie
on Oct 13, 2017

Does this harm the brush bristles?

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What is the best way to save a paintbrush with hardened paint?

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