Oil paint can be messy. If cleanup is put off, it gets harder and harder (and can even ruin your paint brushes).

You can leave the brushes in oil (leftover paint or linseed oil) for a few hours. Too long can cause the bristles to oversaturate and clump together. For an overnight fix, wrap the bristles ...

There’s no trade secret here—mineral spirits are a universal solvent for oil-based paint. They emit less odor than paint thinner and are considered more effective as a paint brush cleaner.

I'm also trying this with two of my eye-shadow brushes and a mini beauty blender. First you pour the dish soap and olive oil onto a plate. You wet your brushes, then swirl the brushes into the ...