Technically yes. There are going to be differences in how much they condition or if they are drying. I know artists that use Dawn, and they say it works fine. I like The Masters Brush Cleaner because it cleans well and offers some brush conditioning. You can even use isopropyl alcohol to clean a really dirty brush, just rinse it after and condition the bristles so it does not dry them out. Never let them soak in anything as that will weaken or dissolve the glue and your bristles will fall out.
It’s a water based varnish and According to the MSDS it is not considered toxic to the environment. The amount left on my brush when I finish and wipe off the brush, is not a lot either. It does say not to discharge into drains like storm drains or on the ground, but it only says that in the emergency spill area of the sheet, so I think that is for large spills. I don’t think the tiny bit I deal with is going to be an issue. That said if you live in certain areas where your water goes into the ocean or lake, or you varnish a lot, maybe you would need to be more careful. But it is a good point, and we should always read the MSDS when dealing with our mediums.
Thank you so much, from all the videos i watched yours was the only one that helped me
You are very welcome 🥰 I am happy it helped!
At one point you mentioned “any soap” does this work if i use baby shampoo or dishwashing liquid?
Technically yes. There are going to be differences in how much they condition or if they are drying. I know artists that use Dawn, and they say it works fine. I like The Masters Brush Cleaner because it cleans well and offers some brush conditioning. You can even use isopropyl alcohol to clean a really dirty brush, just rinse it after and condition the bristles so it does not dry them out. Never let them soak in anything as that will weaken or dissolve the glue and your bristles will fall out.
Varnish down the sink pipe? Seems like a bad idea
It’s a water based varnish and According to the MSDS it is not considered toxic to the environment. The amount left on my brush when I finish and wipe off the brush, is not a lot either. It does say not to discharge into drains like storm drains or on the ground, but it only says that in the emergency spill area of the sheet, so I think that is for large spills. I don’t think the tiny bit I deal with is going to be an issue. That said if you live in certain areas where your water goes into the ocean or lake, or you varnish a lot, maybe you would need to be more careful. But it is a good point, and we should always read the MSDS when dealing with our mediums.
Love varnishing my paintings but hate the cleanup of the brush! blahhhhh