Dried paint brushes happen to the best and the most cautious of us.
How many times have you had a burst of creativity, got a great idea in your head, ran into your studio, set up your canvas only to find that all your brushes have dried acrylic paint on them and are now unusable"
It’s very normal to forget to wash your brushes after a long and productive painting session. Once, you put the final strokes down on your masterpiece, you’re bound to take a step back, appreciate it and call it a night.
Next morning you wake up, go into your studio, only to find your beloved paintbrush has now solidified into one single mass of paint-hardened bristle. Despite your best efforts to untangle, separate or wash the hairs, they are not yielding whatsoever. We understand how bad it feels. Because of that, we have compiled this guide to walk you through all the separate options you have on how to revive a stiff acrylic-coated paintbrush.
Note: Be forewarned though, that the methods listed below might not be able to help you out as some brushes might just be far too damaged, especially if you’ve kept them that way for an extended period of time. These methods should only be used as a last resort after all simpler methods have failed.
How to Clean Dried Acrylic Paint Off Brushes

What Kind Of Bristles Are On Your Brush"
First things first, you need to know what kind of bristles are on your brush. They are broadly categorized into two types:-...