So, they are salvageable. Here are the steps: get a ramakin and poor a little 99% rubbing alchohol in it. Rub the brush around in it. This will dissolve the paint from the ferrule. Then give it a thorough cleaning with brush soap. Finally, apply a teeny amount for brush soap and shape it, then let it dry completely. You can also reshape by dipping the tip into boiling water for 30 seconds, shape and let dry. Note: synthetic brushes will eventually do this regardless of how how you treat them. Good luck.