Stop Paint From Beading on Metal Watercolor Tin | DIY Palette Hack

[@amberallen9287]

I just bought a metal pallet and tried a white eraser because I had one right beside me and you mentioned it. It worked great! I rubbed it with the eraser for just a couple of seconds and it is a dramatic difference. It worked great.

[@bhelranistudio4681]

glad to hear that!!!

[@leslie-annepepin8927]

Try glue stick or Vim. They both work very well, metal and plastic.

[@SpiffyJack]

I suggest using Rubbing Compound. Typically sold to polish paint, it has better grit to break the surface of the baked enamel which all tins are baked with. It's amazing.!!!

[@bhelranistudio4681]

scott peet thanks for the suggestion!!!!

[@sandynguyen3162]

I’ve been struggling with mixing paints bc I’m new to watercolour. Thanks for the tip!

[@bhelranistudio4681]

Sandy Nguyen you’re welcome! Happy painting

[@bhelranistudio4681]

Sandy Nguyen you’re welcome! Happy painting

[@paula6642]

I just used my and with time the palette stop beading. But if you're in a hurry that's a nice tip :)

[@bhelranistudio4681]

Paula Pikulski ;)

[@kyangyan]

Do we need to apply it everytime we use our pallets if we clean it with water after use?

[@bhelranistudio4681]

You only need to apply it once and the effect will last forever - in fact, you will find over time that it gets better and better just from use.

[@kyangyan]

BhelRani Studio Okay, thank you!

[@Sevvin89]

Thank you for this. I scrubbed my pallets down. This has saved my paints. Bless you!

[@bhelranistudio4681]

So glad to hear that!

[@KarijnsWatercolors]

Do you think granulated toothpaste would have a faster/better effect on the metal?

[@bhelranistudio4681]

It might, but I would be worried if it's too rough, it might chip/remove some of the paint.

[@KarijnsWatercolors]

That's a valid point, might have to experiment a bit with my own palettes.

[@bhelranistudio4681]

If you do, let me know how it goes :)

[@KarijnsWatercolors]

Haha, I will. :D

[@elijahhorton7935]

does this work for plastic?'

[@bhelranistudio4681]

Elijah Horton I tried it on my plastic palette - it worked but not as well, I think you need to scrub a bit longer than the metal ones

[@dw9822]

question --- I just bought myself a metal palette, I hated the plastic one that I got because of beading and also because it was bulky. When I sprayed the pans, the paint would drip below the pans, I wanted to know if there's a way to prevent that from happening on the metal parts where the pans clip in. Thank you.

[@bhelranistudio4681]

D W unfortunately I think (but could be wrong) , it could be because the angle of the metal part isn’t exactly level ? If so, gravity will cause it to drip. Luckily mine is level but I’m not sure how to adjust that

[@zuikod1037]

You can also use stick glue and clean it with a paper towel.

[@bhelranistudio4681]

ZuikoD I’ll have to try it out on my next palette

[@albertogonzalez2203]

this works.. but if you are the type that likes to clean your palette after use.... it doesnt last long