Nicpro 30-Piece Paint Brush Set
A 30-piece set of synthetic brushes in every common shape plus a paint spatula, in a case that stands up on the table while they work.
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The Masters Brush Cleaner — makes every other brush gift last longer
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver (1 oz)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Every painter
- Small thank-you gift
- Add-on to a brush gift
- Oil & acrylic painters
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Price: $8.67
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- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
A 1-ounce tub of brush cleaner and conditioner from General Pencil. Wet the brush, work it in the soap and rinse: it lifts out oil and acrylic paint along with watercolor, gouache, ink and dye, and conditions the bristles so they keep their shape. It is made in the USA.
Brushes mostly wear out from paint left in them, and this is the simple habit that stops it. As a small gift or an add-on, it is one every painter will use.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A painter whose brushes keep going stiff
- Anyone getting the brush set in this guide
Think twice if
- They work only digitally
- They use throwaway brushes
The catch
It works best as an after-every-session habit - brushes left to dry hard with acrylic may not fully come back - and 1 ounce is a small tub for a heavy painter.
Skip for a digital-only artist or someone who uses throwaway brushes.
Worth knowing before you buy
- It works best right after each session.
- The 1 oz tub is travel-sized; bigger tubs are sold too.
Why we like it
- Makes brushes last longer
- Cleans and conditions in one step
- Small enough for a stocking
Questions people ask
It is sold for oil and acrylic paint, plus watercolor, gouache, tempera, ink and dye.
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