Cleaning Paintbrushes Please

[zuludog]

What sort of solvent can I use to clean leather dye, please?

I'm using Fiebings oil dye, and up till now I've applied it with a cotton bud or a dauber, and just discarded them when I'd finished

Today I used a small paintbrush, and tried to clean it with paraffin/kerosene, but it's not touching it

Edited September 24, 2015 by zuludog

[penguineer]

Isopropyl alcohol perhaps?

Cheers!

[billybopp]

I use 90% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl) if needed, and then follow that with running water and brush cleaner http://www.amazon.com/General-Pencil-Company-Masters-Preserver/dp/B0009RRT9Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1443110240&sr=8-1&keywords=artist+brush+cleaner

Bill

[zuludog]

OK I've just experimented with methylated spirits, which is the British name for ethanol intended for hobby and camping stove use, and it works well. Thankyou.

[King's X]

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