How to NOT Ruin Your Watercolor Brushes - How to Take Care of Your Brushes

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  • čas přidán 6. 06. 2024
  • Hey! In today's video I'm going to show you how to take care of your watercolor brushes so they can have a happy and fulfilled life without ruining them! From what to do during the painting process, how to clean and how to store your watercolor brushes, to even how to save them, because let's be honest, no one is perfect! I really hope these tips and tricks will help you!
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  • @Makoccino
    @Makoccino  Před 5 lety +139

    Happy Saturday! Since you asked for more brush related videos, today I'm going to show you how to take care of your watercolor brushes so they will stay happy and fulfilled with their lives! I really hope you find it helpful!

    • @koalagirlgames515
      @koalagirlgames515 Před 5 lety +1

      makoccino hi so helpful

    • @koalagirlgames515
      @koalagirlgames515 Před 5 lety +1

      Y out help me so much

    • @ahmedwan7218
      @ahmedwan7218 Před 5 lety

      Makoccino I am a really big fan of yours.. Love the way you tell...you are my favorite CZcams,favourite artist and favourite teacher... Thank you for sharing these beautiful ideas❤️

    • @vasundhara7063
      @vasundhara7063 Před 5 lety

      Thanks for the pin it's my first pin ever 😘

    • @rashaahmed4475
      @rashaahmed4475 Před 5 lety

      ❤😍

  • @imahallucination4532
    @imahallucination4532 Před 5 lety +387

    Me: why are my brushes ruined who did this
    Also me: *dips whole brush in water*

  • @mugiwara_meowbel
    @mugiwara_meowbel Před 5 lety +241

    Thankss for da help Mako!Now i can stop murdering my brushes:))

  • @jahnvishrivastava5103
    @jahnvishrivastava5103 Před 5 lety +85

    My watercolor brushes needed this soo bad😅soo helpfull.. Love you mako😘

  • @joiedefi
    @joiedefi Před 5 lety +49

    I need this!! I'm increasingly using watercolour in my junk and art journals...just painted a lavender plant and it was super easy!! Your advice is always spot on...and fun to watch. I'm sure others agree, yes?? Joie 💜😁🌿

  • @hemlatakushwaha3044
    @hemlatakushwaha3044 Před 5 lety +24

    I found this video to be very relatable. My brushes were ruined real bad. Thank you Mako for sharing these hacks and ideas! It was really helpful!

  • @hrithikasarvodayan
    @hrithikasarvodayan Před 5 lety +77

    How did u know that I needed this video ? 😂😂 im the gueen of destroying brushes , within days of buying them .❤✌

    • @narasaiahm8484
      @narasaiahm8484 Před 3 lety +1

      Every body is a king/queen of killing brushes (only if their a artist)

  • @pantalonious3984
    @pantalonious3984 Před 4 lety +9

    I also recommend using brush soap (the master brush soap is amazing) to shape the bristles after use and allow it to dry into the brush helping to A: keep bristle shape B: condition bristles deeply keeping them soft and strong for longer time period and C: when wetting the brush from your rinse jar before starting a painting, it adds a small amount off the soap(which was dried to keep bristle shape and condition) it adds a small amount of that soap into your rinse water which really helps clean for color changes while painting: it’s great!!

  • @MissJean63
    @MissJean63 Před 5 lety +6

    Thank you for these great tips. I’m a self-taught painter and I didn’t even know there was a difference in brushed. I do keep a separate set of watercolor brushes aside from my acrylic set. I love your videos!

  • @marijamagdalenadilber4501
    @marijamagdalenadilber4501 Před 5 lety +16

    Thank you for tip about masking fluid, wanted to order it.. When it comes to drying I place tissue under and on brushes when held horizontally , they dry a little bit faster for me, and I store them in diy brush cases when fully dry so I can easily carry them around and bristles are protected if they fall (acrylics, oils, watercolor ones and some misc ones I use for other )
    Edit : keep up the good work :)

  • @haileyandfriends635
    @haileyandfriends635 Před 5 lety +10

    Mako, your tips are always so helpful!

  • @nikehsan7174
    @nikehsan7174 Před 3 lety +8

    “Dont leave your brushes in water for too long”
    Me: “”instantly reaches out to take my brushes out of the water””

  • @sharronfrink3615
    @sharronfrink3615 Před 4 lety

    Love, love love your videos! Thank you so much for making them! Your sweet smile, practical tips and easy-to-understand instructions are very motivating & make me want to dive right in! Plus, the soft background music is not a distraction, as it is in some videos. You’re awesome, keep up the good work!

  • @PreshKidd1887
    @PreshKidd1887 Před 4 lety +1

    A few years back I bought cheap watercolor brushes that I've not stored in a good way and also mixed painting with them with ink and watercolor. In other words, they aren't in great shape but still they serve me. I clicked on this video to learn more about to to care for them and for the new brushed I'll eventually purchase. I tried the hot water tip as a last resort for the brushes I have right now and it seem to help! Thank you!

  • @joycelove4892
    @joycelove4892 Před 6 měsíci

    Glad this is still up (I'm seeing comments from 4 years ago). I was just about to toss a brush from the travel set I love and decided to watch this. I've been painting awhile but never saw the hot water hack for brushes. It worked and as soon as the brush dries it looks like it will be fine to go right back in the travel set of brushes with a lovely new point. Thanks makoccino!!

  • @sidraalam5325
    @sidraalam5325 Před 5 lety +1

    i am a high school freshman and we do a lot of painting and stuff. i actually really didn't know about this, so my paintbrushes had been suffering for so long. thank you for making this video. it is very helpful. love ya!!

  • @maja___5_600
    @maja___5_600 Před 5 lety +3

    Love you sooo much Mako!!! You really help me in art❤❤❤

  • @priyadarshini996
    @priyadarshini996 Před 5 lety +5

    thank you so much
    This literally saves so much effort

  • @sabrinarebelato7587
    @sabrinarebelato7587 Před 4 lety

    I’ve recently started painting with watercolors and your videos have been sooo helpful, thank you so much

  • @kristinapaula7859
    @kristinapaula7859 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for also adding tips for brushes used for acrylics

  • @shelbypelayo5021
    @shelbypelayo5021 Před 5 lety +3

    I'm early! I'm watching four minutes ago! This is helpful for my watercolour brushes! Thank You, Mako

  • @reemasingh1995
    @reemasingh1995 Před 5 lety +5

    Thank you❤❤ This is really helpful for a beginner like me😄

  • @hannahmariecortes8870
    @hannahmariecortes8870 Před 4 lety +1

    Just bought my first expensive brush. Thank you for the tips! 😍

  • @anneblueberry5686
    @anneblueberry5686 Před 4 lety +1

    I found this video really useful. Thanks! I'll follow this tips! :)

  • @aditigupta1070
    @aditigupta1070 Před 5 lety

    Thanks Mako!!!!
    Your videos are very helpful!!!!
    Now I know what to do to my brushes...

  • @angelaem205
    @angelaem205 Před 4 lety +1

    First Aid kit tips for sad brushes! Been there, done that! Very useful advice for anyone who doesn't want to cry over some very expensive brushes. Also about the paint chipping of the wooden handle of the brush. You can also slightly go over it with sandpaper, so that the chipped varnish falls off completely and then just paint it with a new varnish - make sure it is the non-sticky kind that dries hard completely. I think the washi tape is also a good idea, so long as the sticky part of it doesn't annoy you while painting! Thanks for all the useful information! 🙏🏻🖌🎨💧

  • @tirupatiradiologist5713

    Thank you makoccino for the tips😁

  • @Cat-hh5ih
    @Cat-hh5ih Před 5 lety +2

    Omg thank you so much for this! This is so helpful! Great vid! Ilysm 😊

  • @cindylabare960
    @cindylabare960 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you for these tips ! I had no idea how to take care of my brushes correctly.

  • @bethpeterson3205
    @bethpeterson3205 Před 3 lety

    Outstanding instruction! Thanks you for your time.,

  • @belleclairdelune
    @belleclairdelune Před 5 lety

    Mako, this is really helpful! There are some information and tips that I don't even aware of, but now I know! Thank you for this really helpful information, have a great day!

  • @archanaashok1980
    @archanaashok1980 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks a lot for the tips mako ,

  • @kateo_2121
    @kateo_2121 Před 5 lety

    This is so helpful! Thank you!

  • @kateflower300
    @kateflower300 Před 5 lety +2

    You just saved my favourite brush. Thank you

  • @frankiegallo3540
    @frankiegallo3540 Před 5 lety +1

    This is so helpful thank you

  • @simpleartideas
    @simpleartideas Před 5 lety

    Need to take care of my brushes indeed. Cool video. Thanks for the share.

  • @hannahfinch3273
    @hannahfinch3273 Před 5 lety

    This is so good to know!!! Thank you!

  • @emantahir8534
    @emantahir8534 Před 5 lety

    Thanks it was very helpful

  • @aashna2003
    @aashna2003 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks this helped a lot. This always happens to me.
    Btw love ur channel!!!😊😊

  • @floriyan676
    @floriyan676 Před 4 lety +2

    Thx Mako this was rlly useful as I just bought new brushes love u! ❤️

  • @Megan_XD
    @Megan_XD Před 5 lety

    Thank you for the tip about masking fluid and silicon brushes! I have one regular brush ruined by masking fluid and I couldn't save it. It made me about forget about this fluid for a while but now I can use it again with no fear :)

  • @vanessaguerrero3478
    @vanessaguerrero3478 Před 5 lety

    I love your videos! so much useful information!! I did almost right with my brushes! now it will be perfect! Thank you!

  • @coloringwithd
    @coloringwithd Před 3 lety

    This is very helpful. Thank you for sharing 🌞🌞🌞

  • @Sophiacreative222
    @Sophiacreative222 Před 5 lety

    Your videos are very helpful . Thanks so much for making such amazing videos. Love u so much 😍❤

  • @lauragrace5622
    @lauragrace5622 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video, very helpful. I didn't think about not fully submerging the brush for rinsing, lol. What I've found really works for stiff brushes is mixing hand sanitizer and a splash of rubbing alcohol together, and swishing the brush in that for a few minutes. It cleans the gunk out from deep in the bristles, making them malleable again! Works great for acrylics.

  • @MsMaker
    @MsMaker Před 5 lety +2

    Thank you Mako for this video .. As I have been using acrylic paints now a days so often 😊😊🤗🤗💖💖👍👍

  • @lyndaculp5060
    @lyndaculp5060 Před 4 lety

    Thank you! This is valuable information for a beginner!

  • @saadplayz3766
    @saadplayz3766 Před 5 lety +3

    Awesome mako .

  • @mega.5076
    @mega.5076 Před 5 lety

    Thanks mako this was so helpful 😆
    Love u

  • @ljk153
    @ljk153 Před 5 lety

    Yes! Thanks for this Video ❤️

  • @skmd
    @skmd Před 4 lety

    i love love love your hair! it’s so pretty! 🤪🥺

  • @raghavendraullura2411
    @raghavendraullura2411 Před 5 lety +6

    I exactly do the same thing(destroying brushes)..... Thanks for the vedio mako..😘

  • @ht_cprcrn8635
    @ht_cprcrn8635 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for your help now this vid will always remind on my mind to stay safe my new brushes❤

  • @caitlinhiggins9553
    @caitlinhiggins9553 Před 5 lety

    Love you mako!!

  • @xxnotmon939
    @xxnotmon939 Před 5 lety

    Yes! Early again! Woke up late and saw this ❤️❤️

  • @purpleskyyy1
    @purpleskyyy1 Před 4 lety

    *thanks a lot I am really happy to find your channel ^^ I will start watercoloring today I am sooo excited :3*

  • @NancyLynn
    @NancyLynn Před 5 lety

    Excellent info...TFS!

  • @urfatharoon8956
    @urfatharoon8956 Před 5 lety

    great tips
    very useful
    keep up the good work 🤩

  • @shelisamadder8683
    @shelisamadder8683 Před 5 lety +1

    Thank you so much 😣 you really make us happy❤️

  • @patriciafernando6725
    @patriciafernando6725 Před 3 lety

    Mako this video was very helpful 😍😍👌👌👌👌

  • @hazelmarquez8781
    @hazelmarquez8781 Před 2 lety

    I love 💕 painting thank you for teaching us how to take care of our water colour brush ❤❤❤

  • @Jsvsgejdheh
    @Jsvsgejdheh Před 5 lety

    Thank you for this video, it’s something that I had wanted to know 😆😊

  • @tezoodle
    @tezoodle Před 4 lety +1

    Old Masters soap is fantastic, ive used it for years on watercolour and acylic brushes 👍😊

  • @zizistylish6164
    @zizistylish6164 Před 4 lety

    So helpful😍thank u

  • @elizabethguenkine579
    @elizabethguenkine579 Před 5 lety +3

    Thanks so much, Makoccino! I needed this video so much! I also watched your previous videos, kind of like this one too! Love you! OMG, THANKS FOR LIKING MY COMMENT AGAIN!!!!!! LOVE YOU SO MUCH MAKOCCINO I APPRECIATE YOUR ARTWORK SOO MUCH!! THAT DIDNT REALLY MAKE SENSE BUT OH WELL hehe

  • @shalinivadakkepattu7703
    @shalinivadakkepattu7703 Před 5 lety +1

    thank you for this video,mako! i really struggled with my watercolor brushes because i was using them wrong. this video really helped me! thanks mako! :D

  • @muhsinamuneer5621
    @muhsinamuneer5621 Před 5 lety

    Omg thank you mako.. I used to do a really bad mistake of using watercolor brushes for acrylic paintings but thanks to you my mistake is realized😻😻😻

  • @Wandersy
    @Wandersy Před 5 lety +3

    Bit late but still here..... Really nice tips ... Going to try after my homework .... Thanks mako

  • @khanak1076
    @khanak1076 Před 5 lety

    Thank you for making this video!!😁😁 love you mako!☺😁 XD

  • @mwgayan8138
    @mwgayan8138 Před 4 lety

    Great idea 💡 😊✍️🎨

  • @audreyp3444
    @audreyp3444 Před 3 lety

    We used soap on bristles prior to masking in art class in high school. Great hack! It works wonderfully.

  • @misaki1577
    @misaki1577 Před 5 lety +2

    you inspired me to do watercolour painting

  • @farhatahmed451
    @farhatahmed451 Před 4 lety

    Omg I love ur hack vids or how to paint or treat paint supplies 🎨🙂

  • @ananyaagarwal1403
    @ananyaagarwal1403 Před 5 lety +1

    Love uuu... U help so much in my art ♥

  • @airqlanemode
    @airqlanemode Před 5 lety

    this was sooo helpful thank youu

  • @dilipsutradhar2787
    @dilipsutradhar2787 Před 2 lety

    Thanks for this video 😘

  • @kanizrahima2586
    @kanizrahima2586 Před 5 lety

    Thanks.this tips will help me a lot.your amazing

  • @shivanivenkat3155
    @shivanivenkat3155 Před 5 lety

    it's very very nice mako.....i always love your videos.... more info

  • @yee6818
    @yee6818 Před 5 lety

    Very helpful!

  • @anupriyabass9506
    @anupriyabass9506 Před 5 lety +3

    Yayy ..... first.....love u mako....love from India....btw nice tips #makoficationsquad

  • @sunnieflowers2016
    @sunnieflowers2016 Před 5 lety +8

    Yay I'm first! Love you mako! ❤️

  • @karienastander
    @karienastander Před 2 lety

    i tried the hot water trick, it worked. A brush that was damaged beyond repair is essentially as good as new! THANK YOU!👏👏👏👏🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @zareendipity
    @zareendipity Před 5 lety

    I love grace art practice watercolor brushes and they are amazing. They were my first purchase and I’ve been using them for the past 3 years. I did not lose even a single hair from the brushes. They’re so underrated and I think you should try them out as well.

  • @ahmedwan7218
    @ahmedwan7218 Před 5 lety +1

    Love you makocinno

  • @shilpikakkar3908
    @shilpikakkar3908 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks helped a lot

  • @princesspavanipavani1815
    @princesspavanipavani1815 Před 5 lety +1

    Awesome video!! Loved it
    Love from India

  • @atifanawar8474
    @atifanawar8474 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for this video!! Honestly it helped me alot!! Thanks!!!! I love 💘 u!!..!!

  • @johntempla5852
    @johntempla5852 Před 5 lety +7

    Hi🙂
    Thanks for the heart Mako😊😊
    Love ur vids🙂

  • @michaelklein5242
    @michaelklein5242 Před rokem

    Very informative, thank you! My pet bugaboo is that one little hair that sticks way out from the rest. Often it's a loose one, but boy can it mess up a project when it decides to ease on out. I think the most popular no-no is the old "Leave the brush in a glass of water" routine. We had an art teacher that would go ballistic if she came in and saw a brush submerged in water. Then too, this woman would dip her brush in the coffee she was drinking. We never mentioned it to her, but she did it all the time!

  • @SahibKaur-lb1ev
    @SahibKaur-lb1ev Před 3 lety

    Love you mako:)

  • @psykik_pot
    @psykik_pot Před 5 lety

    THANK YOU, you saved me from causing future damages to my brushes!

  • @devia6524
    @devia6524 Před 4 lety

    Thank you sis it works

  • @Mystique-zq9jy
    @Mystique-zq9jy Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for all the tips 🙏 I am always experiencing bits of watercolour chunks stuck in the bristles and end up ruining my artwork

  • @precisely-ivy6873
    @precisely-ivy6873 Před 4 lety

    I love your videos ! :)

  • @goutamroy7211
    @goutamroy7211 Před 5 lety +1

    Your videos are always helpful and inspiring!😍
    Can you pls make a video on soft pastels pls pls pls!!🙏
    And as usual you inspire and help me in art!!😘

  • @NaveenKumar-cp8ps
    @NaveenKumar-cp8ps Před 3 lety

    Thank you for all the knowledge Mako
    I really did not know all that stuff!!
    Thank you ❤🌹😊
    Makoficationsquad

  • @SR-by6cf
    @SR-by6cf Před 5 lety

    This is definately the video i had been waiting for!!!😄😄😍😍😍😉😉😉#makoficationsquad

  • @jesseldelacruz5820
    @jesseldelacruz5820 Před 5 lety

    Thanks, mako! omggg I can now stop worrying for not cleaning my brushes with soap from time to time 😍

  • @srkofficial
    @srkofficial Před 5 lety

    Very Creative tips

  • @amirthamsubramanian7102

    Great! Everything you said happens in many of my watercolor paintings...I don't have to worry about them now, Thank you Mako!
    Ahhh! It's a big relief! Thank you so much! Was your fan, am your fan and will be your fan. Love you 😘
    #makoficationsquad