How can remove oil paint from a used brush? I can't find paint thinner in any store.?

I used to use kerosene for this but its not available where I live now...How can remove oil paint from a used brush? I can't find paint thinner in any store.?
i personally use a product called turpenoid, which is less harsh that turpentine and can be found in any craft store like Michael's or jo ann fabric. there are also bar soaps that have sand in them that can do the job, it just takes a little longer.How can remove oil paint from a used brush? I can't find paint thinner in any store.?
If you want a cheap option use baby oil (mineral oil), vegetable oil (canola oil), or dish soap, all are non-toxic, giving them a huge advantage over kerosene or paint thinner.
You should be able to get the thinner Turpentine from any good art shop.
Hi kavs! If you mean oil paint that has gone hard on art brushes then use a little drop of nail varnish remover in an old cup and work it into the bristles, leave it stand for a few hours then when the paint is soft, wash it out with liquid soap and finally rinse with water. Try not to inhale the fumes.
Try a bottle of brush restorer
Use ';Turpentine substitute'; or ';White Spirit';.
use white spirit or turpentine - these are what i use in my art lessons at college.
USE YOUR HAIRSPRAY
You don't say what bristle the brush is. If it is a fine bristle like Red Sable, you should use nothing stronger than White Spirit or Turpentine ( for oil based paint ) Most other solvents will damage it. do NOT use nail polish remover as this will kill the 'spring'.





I was a vehicle sign-writer and on occasion have even used a drop of petrol. While this is dangerous it is effective. When I have cleaned the brush, I always lightly grease the bristle with 'Vaseline'. This protects it until the next use as it is easily washed out with white spirit or turps and is not greasy.


p.s. You do not say where you live but maybe your Kerosene could be branded as Paraffin.