Getting all the paint out of a watercolour tube

[@sandyb4693]

What a great tip. I never would have thought of doing that to get the last bit of paint out, just to get out paint that has dried in the tube. I've always just used a tube wringer to squeeze as much out as possible, cutting up the tube would get that last little bit out. Thanks for sharing!

[@LizChadertonArt]

we’ll paint is expensive 😊

[@karendirmish2696]

Amazing tip! You are truly a Teacher! Thank you for teaching me so many wonderful things! Thanks always , Karen Dirmish, learner 2:18

[@LizChadertonArt]

You are so welcome Karen!

[@sharongillis4531]

Great idea Liz & will do exactly that when needed.👏🐨🦘😊

[@LizChadertonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@lbuchtel5855]

Fabulous tip!! Thank you😊

[@LizChadertonArt]

You are so welcome!

[@lightwavz]

Great idea! I wish any of my shops served little glass jars. They are darling!

[@LizChadertonArt]

Tgey are so useful!

[@melodycrites3145]

Great tip!

[@LizChadertonArt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tracylamarca575]

Well, I didn't see THAT coming! I assumed you had a tip for just squeezing the rest out. This is ingenious! Especially for those rather expensive paints... I love being frugal whenever possible (and then I don't feel QUITE so bad when I spend money on more supplies!). Now I need to go watch that other video you referenced......thanks, Liz!

[@LizChadertonArt]

honestly, I’m not a Scrooge….

[@mjpete27]

Great tip Liz! I don’t believe that I have ever seen a jam jar like that! It is so teeny weeny! Great idea and I will just have to be on the lookout and see if I can get the last lil’ bit from these tubes! Thanks!

[@LizChadertonArt]

Cafes tend to use them over here with scones and jam! Not only delicious, but useful 😆

[@FizzyStarArt]

I love those little jars, I have used them to store paint from a leaking tube. They are also good for storing small beads and buttons and look pretty lined up.

[@LizChadertonArt]

Great idea!

[@palfon4539]

Brilliant!

[@LizChadertonArt]

It’s a great way of using up every last bit!

[@ruthloewen3884]

What an ingenious idea! It should have been an obvious technique, given that watercolour paint by definition is water-soluble, but I've never heard of it before. Once the paint is dissolved in water, you can let the water dry away, at which point you have a 'pan' watercolour. I will definitely be trying this. I don't have any little jam jars, but (at least here in Canada) dollar stores often carry small glass or plastic jars that should work well.

[@LizChadertonArt]

perfect. Any jar will do 😊

[@sandradonofrio413]

Love it! 😊

[@LizChadertonArt]

So glad!

[@pixipatricia4304]

Pleased to see I am not the only Scrooge McDuck! Thanks Liz.

[@LizChadertonArt]

hee hee

[@autumnrain1892]

Thabk you, Liz!

[@LizChadertonArt]

You are so welcome!

[@mjrewerts]

Does the paint become susceptible to mold when you add water to it? Would it have a longer shelf life if you added gum Arabic instead? Maybe the paint in the cap and neck is the real problem-maybe soaking the tube in some warm water before cutting it open might work without having to cut the whole tube open 🤔. Don’t you love the challenge of problem solving that comes with art? 😉

[@LizChadertonArt]

yes - artistes need to think laterally! never had a mold problem. Too much gum Arabic causes tge paint to crack when in use

[@ladyinblack3398]

That's a hat I found. I hate wasting paint. Especially since those tubes cost $10.00 -$32.00. I paid for all the paint, so I want to use it all.

[@LizChadertonArt]

my attitude entirely!