Olive oil for cleaning brushes?

[Marvin Mattelson]

I've been using M Graham & Co. Walnut oil to clean my brushes. http://www.mgraham.com/html/nontoxicpainting.htm]www.mgraham.com

Step #1 Remove as much paint as possible using a dry rag (paper towel)

Step #2 Dip into brush washing container and wipe again

Step #3 Repeat step #2 until most color residue is gone

Step #4 Squiggle brush against screen at bottom and wipe off (repeat until brush is clean)

Step #5 Repeat step #4 in second brush washing container until brush is clean

Step #6 Wash with soap and water until you have perfectly clean suds. I use Murphy's Oil Soap.

Step #7 Reshape brush and lay flat to dry

Here is the brush washer I use. Sold by Jerry's Artarama. http://www.jerrysartarama.com/art-su.../0053189000000

Your brushes will love you!