4. Vaseline-Based Cheap Art Supply Cleaner
Estimated Cost: $1–$2* Goal: Condition art supplies while removing obstinate paint
Enjoy this gentle and affordable Vaseline trick for cleaning your painting equipment, artists! Paintbrushes, palette knives, and even your hands can be stubbornly painted over with Vaseline. Apply a tiny bit of Vaseline to the brush or other tool bristles after your painting session and gently work it in.
Vaseline as a Cheap Art Supply Cleaner @sincerelysarad/Pinterest
Vaseline facilitates paint thinning, making soap and water washing of the paint easier. It works particularly well with oil-based paints, which can be difficult to clean. This technique conditions your brushes, keeping them supple and prolonging their life, in addition to cleaning them thoroughly. Make art without creating a mess and save your supplies!