Tips to DIY a Palette & Save Paint!

[@bunniyam3517]

Guys, I really have to suggest her. I haven't been good or experienced at watercolour be she is HANDS DOWN one of the best, or should i say my favourite out there. I have painted 3 of her tutorials and people actually have begun to become impressed with my art, and her tutorials are so lovely and helpful, I'm finally getting better, and creating works of art that are amazing. SO I TOTALLY. TOTALLY. should tell you she's worth subscribing to, and liking because she's so helpful and talented. honestly.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Bunni Yam awww. You are so sweet, thanks:)

[@mjpete27]

Hullo Lindsay, I love finding the jewels in your KZbin library! You have a tremendous collection of videos that are still relevant and answer questions about subjects people are still curious about, your ideas and answers are simply wonderful! Thank you for sharing and continuing to provide your subscribers with answers for questions they will have or do have now! Best tip of this video? Metal tube wringer! Simply wonderful content, thank you.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh thank you!

[@christierella]

Now that I know you are compensated for us watching the ads, I watch all of them...I don't skip anymore. Every little bit helps, just like getting all the watercolor out of the tubes. I love all your watercolor videos, heck I love all your videos. Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge! Sending you happy thoughts!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

thank you!

[@elffiepoo]

I would LOVE to see a tutorial on the leaf!! thank you Lindsay for all that you share, I have learned so much about crafting and art from you. I look forward to your videos each day! You are such a blessing! ❤

[@KatsDreamFaire]

Really nice use/recycle of the metal case. In the studio I use a huge heavy ceramic palette, but do my mixing on a lightweight butcher's tray. When I want a specialized palette, my magnetized half pans snuggle up perfectly on the butcher's tray. When I'm finished, the pans return to their sliding lid box designed for half pans. I bought 100 half pans years ago, but if I ever run out (more likely I'll forget where they are), bottle caps are a brilliant substitute! I suggest a Brother P-touch Personal Labeler for both pans and ceramic palettes to solve small lettering chores.

[@amymclaughlin1201]

Like this idea. Esp magnets on the pans so one can make a small customized palette for Plein air. I keep and use all sorts of free magnets stuff just to cut up for projects like this. Like that big tin too.

[@eirenmist12]

Perhaps I'm a bit late with reply to this, but I seem to get all sorts of promotional materials from companies that are printed on a magnetic sheet. Especially every time a new phone book comes out (which is several times a year here), some lawyer's office or realty company have these rubber-cemented to the front of the book and they are easily removed. They are intended to go on the front of your fridge to remind you of the company. :-) They are usually 4x4 inches. I've been collecting them for years and they come in handy. I cut them up in small squares for this purpose and glue them to the bottom of the little paint pans so I can easily remove the pans and exchange the colors when I want to, as you've said. Hope this helps if you get those magnetic advertisements.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

good idea!

[@johannarabindran6191]

I do that too!

[@longyarn4288]

Great idea! I bought the tiny stronger magnets and glue them on with E6000 but freebies are always Good!

[@MsHighpeaks]

Yes please do a video on the leaf thank you for all your great videos Linda and Miss Milly x

[@joys4524]

I plan on doing that too. I did see someone that used silicone mini ice trays and they cut easily.

[@GoldenPaints]

Hello Lindsay! The story of why the tins went from large to small is (sorry) not that interesting. It had more to do with suppliers than customer feedback - but we did try to improve the tin when we made the change. The smaller tin used for the 6 and 12 color sets is less than half the size of the original tin - HOWEVER, we now make a 24 color set that uses a tin that is exactly twice the size of the smaller tin (still, just a little smaller than the original large tin). So, if anyone is looking for a larger tin, the new 24 color set will have that - all the 6 and 12 color sets use the smaller tin. Thanks for giving QoR a try!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

hahaha, that is so funny! I loved the large tin but I heard other artists on youtube complain about it and some said they send feedback to the company of the tins being to big so I figured that is why it changed:) I almost bought another intro set because I was at an art shop this weekend and they had 1 set in a big tin at a good price but I was frugal (and I am regretting it knowing that they are no longer making these tins!) I really like the Qor paints (esp Cobalt teal!) and I am glad I gave them a try! Thanks for leaving a comment and setting me strait:)

[@nancyloomis3046]

mlaiuppa That’s a good tip...I am forever losing tops/lids...anything, so having things attached is usually a good idea...except where the hinge hampers for some reason (like if you want the lid to stat flat for mixing, etc.) If I just had back all the time I’ve spent looking for stuff. Years...I’m talking years. ☹️

[@longyarn4288]

@@mlaiuppa - Check eBay for plain hinged tins. You'll still get listings for "cookie/biscuit" tins but several years ago I got a couple great ones - thin, but big enough to hold 40+ full White Knights pans. Let me know if you want me to see if I can find the supplier. 🙄

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

Yes, please do the Fall leaf tutorial!!

[@KellyJelly9976]

I love when you pick up these different paints and share your finds

[@NancyLynn]

Awesome tips Lindsay, especially the tube wringer....TFS

[@blueviolets2022]

I know this is 7 years old, but an idea for magnets is those magnetic refrigerator sheets you sometimes get with local advertisers, county and city numbers, etc. Just cut and glue on, just be sure to get the right side stuck to the pan. I used a metal ruler to check sides. Works great, not extremely strong but keeps them in place.

[@lindadechow2212]

The idea of using ice cube trays is so novel, brilliant, Lindsay. I actually do like having a lot of colors...even if I only paint with a chosen few, there is something satisfying about looking at all those paints for me =) Great share, thanks.

[@susandickson9869]

Lindsay, I have implemented many of your money saving tips and followed your lessons with much interest. I have always wanted to paint-so I am going to work on watercolor between my other projects. I already have the paints, a set of Reeves I bought for mixing and re-charging my pigment ink pads (great video by the way!) so I wanted a pallet so I can use them to get started. I scored at the Dollar Tree and got a 7 day pill keeper, each day with 4 'paint pans'. You can't beat $1.00 for the use I hope to get out of those pill keepers! I will have to let you know how it turns out. Thanks for ALL you contribute to the world of art and crafting. I love my home made gelli printing pads (your video again), and the fact that I have resurrected garage sale ink pads that I almost tossed in the trash! Keep up the good work.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Add a drop or two of glycerin or honey to the reeves paint when you put it in the pill keeper to keep it from cracking as it dires. That brand tends to crack and the glycerin helps it retain enough moisture.

[@susandickson9869]

You sure know your stuff! No cracking with glycerine added. Now to pull up one of your videos and try my hand with a brush! My hobbies keep me young because I don't dwell on my health issues while I am in my Craft Cave.:)

[@jaynesills1248]

Hey I am a Hairstylist and I use the small metal twist(reminds me of what you get for toothpaste to place on the bottom), but this is metal and about the length of a crayon and around the same roundness? It has a twist key at the end. Place the end of your paint tube into the slot that is in the middle of the metal peice and start to twist. Its used for hair color tubes to get all the color out also. You can get these at the beauty supply store such as Sally's beauty supply if you don't have a license.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

god tip

[@c8Lorraine1]

Wow. Thanks for the bottle cap idea !

[@NanaPoweredBy6]

Yes, the leaf tutorial! Thank you.

[@bethlowery342]

Yes please to the that awesome leaf tutorial. Love your videos! Thanks!

[@creationswithvic]

Yes please leaf tut and great idea this is being able to easily arrange paints to suit, thank you so much for making these videos! :D

[@anneelder6951]

Great video. Hope you had a fun vacation and would enjoy a tutorial on your leaf watercolour. Thanks and hugz from a cold , wet and miserable UK. xx

[@cheryl7476]

Great tip, Lindsay. Remember, I wanted to come visit when I came to Maine? Well, hubby and I fell in love with Cape Elizabeth, so we are moving there! Busy packin', but I took a break to watch this!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+cheryl7476 good for you! That is a beautiful area!

[@andeeheslin9010]

I am currently building a Daniel Smith pallet using pop caps and water bottle caps gluid into a plastic container that used to house sewing machine threads. I am also collecting the caps from medication bottles to use as mixing wells. I have a wood painters pallet that came with my easel. I am considering gluing the medication caps to the wooden pallet.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Andrea Heslin neat ideas!

[@paulage1art]

Great tips! Too funny, I saw another KZbinr with that ice cube tray to make the mini Altoids travel palette and picked a set of the trays up from Bed Bath and Beyond and was going to make you a tiny palette and send it to you. I decided the wells were too small to get a decent brush in it and would probably damage the brush. I prefer your little half pan palette you made from the jewelry box! Those little half pans are so expensive! The go for as much as 89 cents each! Crazy for a little plastic box! I found them for about 50 cents or less I think at Jackson's like you said. Then I saw someone use Leggos - brilliant!

[@atomskeater]

I agree on liking the big tin better! I ordered a 6 tube Qor set off ebay in the hopes that they still have the old larger tins. Thanks for the video and all the tips, I love seeing people put together palettes.

[@mapeandrews3951]

I would love you to do a tutorial of the leaf sketch, please. Thanks.

[@juditharowland3461]

Thank you, Lindsay..........Always something of interest and value. I checked at Jerry's just now and the metal one is $15.99.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Judith A Rowland that's a good buy!

[@LadyCyr]

QoR watercolor are my very favorite 😍 so much love mine. My qor tin doesn't have hinges but I made it into a pallet that holds all 83 colors in mine. The 24 set comes in the big size. The 6 sets does come in smaare size but both make great pallets.

[@SierraGal]

YES!! Please, a tutorial on the leaf would be wonderful.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Sandra James will do!

[@andreaharutunian3316]

love my Qor watercolors, and the large tin, but your tip for making a half pan palette is fabulous 😉

[@cynthiarichter792]

This is a great bunch of tips. Always looking for ways to save, especially since I am just starting out.

[@bellaorizzonte5604]

I used the removable Glue dots, 36 per package. Just a buck at the dollar store. They work great!

[@rosaleblanc5144]

you are the very best lady on the youtube ....thank you for all you do

[@StaleCrayons]

Lol. This is one of the first products you've used that I actually own! I love my QOR watercolors. They are SO amazing to work with.

[@AthaliahOpus]

The Qor 24 set comes in the large size metal tin, but it is not a flip top attached lid. Friction fit overlap like a box instead.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Athaliah that's nice too! You can use binder clips to hold both pieces together if you like

[@janicek9399]

Great tips, thanks. Would love the leaf tutorial.

[@pedro4lola640]

Thanks for the paint cap tip!!

[@silkeschumann7261]

I tend to use a spoon to squeeze the content of the bottom of a tube up and to prevent the content to swoosh back to the bottom, I roll or fold the bottom.

[@renmuffett]

I do the same thing except rather than magnets, I use kneaded eraser that sticks so well. I also use my sharpie to put down brand and pigment number. I always save my paint caps too. I've had to have Daniel Smith send me some because theirs pop from overfill and spill paint all over. I definitely need a gadget to squeeze my paint out better so none goes to waste. I have that tin too. But it beads up bad and stains and I'm so picky about that. Thanks for sharing.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Renee Moles-Marks just use it more, or wipe it with a magic eraser and it will work well

[@brikhouse22]

"I'm just gonna move some things out of the way incase things get a lil wild" @6:39 made me laugh soooooo hard for some reason.

[@taylorjudi]

If I had more than 14 colors of paint, I would be rushing to buy this tin and the half pans. This is a great idea.

[@debravanzant1962]

Thank you for this video. very useful. would love a tutorial on the leaf. Just Beautiful.

[@cassiesmith4826]

Lindsay can you a tutorial on that leaf? It's beautiful! Or if you already did let me know and I'll look for it. Love you so much!!!

[@Lucine06]

I'd love to see how to paint that georgeous leaf, thank you :)

[@echubb03]

omgosh you read my mind. lol This morning I was trying to figure out a better palette situation for my D.Smith and OOR paints too, I was also emptying out cheap paints for the half pans. I have one larger QOR tin and 2 smaller ones, I love the lids because of the mixing circles BUT none of mine tins have hinges! I know, first world paint problems. haha But now I'm wondering how and if I can attach hinges to my tins..

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Emily Chubb you can use binder clips to clip them together

[@echubb03]

That's an awesome idea! I knew I was subscribed to you for a good reason. lol :)

[@janniestubblefield1124]

Loved the idea. Thanks for sharing

[@joys4524]

Lindsay, I used glue dots and they work well too and are not as high as the magnets. Just a suggestion. :-)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+C. Sawyer I wanted them raised for this tin and I wanted to be able to rearrange them and just move the pans over to the mixing side when I am painting so I know what colors I sm using and don't dip into a different color by mistake. Good idea for keeping my extra pans in my travel mini tons secure tho;)

[@karenthompson895]

Please do a tutorial on your gorgeous leaf. Thanks, Lindsay. 😃

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Thankful for my paper crimper , gonna give it a shot !

[@DS-oopa]

AC Moore sells magnetic strips. They're about the width of watercolor pans, and you cut them to fit the length of the pan. Last time I bought some, they were about $1.50 USD for a small roll. Michael's also sells 10 yard coils of the same product for about $6.00, but of course you can use their coupon. ;)

[@kc9eow]

I drop a tiny 3mm magnet in n the bottom of the half pan before I fill it with paint and boom, magnetic pans. I get them cheap on Amazon and they are SO worth it!

[@deborahlynch980]

Okay I'm back LOL! you can use the magnet tape on the bottom of the pans...but to make sure it sticks very well I would take a toothpick and put some E600 r like glue on the magnet to make sure it really sticks...they are notorious for falling off and I always use the glue now. Just a tip for your viewers...I'm sure you knew that. Something else I want to say to you...you mentioned you were kinda being long winded..IMHO that's okay. Even when you are talking a bit more than you meant to it is almost always information that is relevant....it's only occasionally what I would call chit chat....so be long winded...you have been teaching me so much I appreciate these free lessons. I can't afford to pay for lessons now...so I am watching everything you put up that is a subject I am interested in and I am beginning to think maybe I should just watch them all because you are soooo full of great tips! BTW I MUST ask...do ever throw anything away? I have to ask. I am a pack rat myself and am in the process of selling off allot of stuff I had left over from my business so I can set my studio up in stations. I am involved in some crafts as well as art...but aren't we all???? Water bottle caps...I'll have to remember that one. I can have a lot really fast!!!!!

[@gingerblue]

Oh- and as far as pushing it down- let the paint dry a bit and as soon as it gets that skin on it, you can push it flatter in the pan without wasting any. Just let it dry a bit and gently push it down.

[@P3Nails]

I love that you shop at and talk about Oriental Trading company. I work there and it really is a great company :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Michelle King (Chel's Creative Corner) cool! Yes, they are a great place to shop!

[@robertdarrell2116]

I'm still playing with my mini ice cube tray and yes, you're correct...having 101 colours is very confusing and I'm constantly having to refer to my color chart and figure out the x and y axis...who knew algebra would help in watercoloring. Anyway, I'm not really enjoying using them. i will be glad when the pain is used up and, like you mentioned, might cut it up and make travel palettes or something else. It might grow on me, but would be much simpler to just squirt out 4-5 colors on my ceramic plate, paint my painting and move on.

[@pamrobinson7050]

You are pretty amazing. I have learnt so much from your videos.

[@hollyisnotmyrealname9392]

Omg i love your channel so much, you've really influenced me as a young British artist

[@helpthispoorlostchildwithn6424]

Same

[@TheSpinDoctor]

+Little lost paws T3T I think L's energy and genuine love for the subject shows through, which makes her channel more real and thus more watchable than some of the cold, corporate, slick ones out there.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Hollyisnotmyrealname aww, thanks guys:)

[@nabila3761]

I would really appreciate some leaf tutorials since i struggle with painting them realistically, thanks :)

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

Hah, I only recently figured out that dried watercolor in the tube is still usable, and ditto “dried” kids magic markers. 😏🌞😆 Yes, I can rewet them & go again 🥋 Lindsay has all the info on these tips. 😎.

[@Elizabeth45840]

Awesome tips! Thanks!

[@joys4524]

Lego works as pans too, just turn them upside down and fill.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+C. Sawyer neat idea!

[@sandsinmyboots1640]

I checked under the lego and found nubbies under each that wouldn't make for a smooth swipe for the brush ...

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

Joy S - ooh . great minds think alike ..

[@ianjackson5834]

love it, loads of great tips

[@DrawingWithFire]

Great video Lindsay! 😆

[@TheSpinDoctor]

Lol I spent much of the last week making mini palettes for en plein air too - and like you, I concluded having a large stash of half pans pre-filled would help. I can get 12 for £5 in the Flying Tiger Copenhagen set I reviewed lately and the box is another 12 wells I can fill also. I may buy a bag of half pans and duplicate my whole library of studio palettes into a box of half pans I can pick from to make en plein air sets by swapping around what is in a tin palette (the Prima watercolour palettes are great - got two for £14.80 each which is like $19 but within days both vendors - supermarket USA and BIC Warehouse - doubled the price, so glad I got them when I did. The paints weren't even bad either, just not as advertised.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+The Spin Doctor I took the prima decadent pies set out painting today to the beach. I like the paint and don't have to worry when it gets sandy:) I just ordered some half and ful pans from Jacksons art supply in the UK and they were the cheapest I've seen.

[@TheSpinDoctor]

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Jackson's are by far the cheapest and most US people seem to buy from them. I want some full pans too so will be going to Jackson's too.

[@7andearth76]

Late tip, but i found some great pill containers at Daisy that come apart in sets of 4 (7 rows of 4) that work great and are the perfect size.

[@han6005]

This is really late but you can find half and full pans for really cheap on eBay! You just need a lot of patience since they take a long time to ship.

[@veaudor]

Including other art supplies!!

[@han6005]

Yes, I love buying cheap washi tape on there too!

[@erins.5420]

Amazon sells little tube keys for super cheap and works like a charm plus they are sold in a set of 5 or 6 it's nice. Oh and they are metal.

[@erins.5420]

This is what happens when I don't watch the whole tutorial...I comment more than once...sorry... When the paint doesn't lay flat in the pan because it's thicker, just tap it down on the table over and over pretty firm, tap tap tap tap tap..... It works and gets the bubbles out.

[@TheSpinDoctor]

Two hair pins and a pair of pliers is my workaround ;) Many art stores will give them to you for free if you ask if they have any.

[@TheSpinDoctor]

+Erin S. or stir it with a pin or cocktail pick.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Erin S. I have used them but you get more paint out with the wringers and they do not have to be left on the tube so you only need one. It is a real paint saver! Its been a while since I tried the keys, maybe they are better now:)

[@erins.5420]

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich I can't say if the keys are any better but I know they can be taken off and on to use with another tube better squeezing. The crimp ones remind me of my hair stylists crimper when she mixes hair color and as far as size goes the little turn keys do pretty good and they are small. I think it was about $2 for the 5 or 6 and free shipping it took a week or so but it's been worth it on my end. I was able to wring out more than a few half pans. What I actually do is squeeze the paint into a blunt syringe, fill them up nice and pretty (it's the cleanest and waste free way for me) and when the tube is on its last leg I use the key to squeeze it as best as I can then suck the rest out with the syringe. The syringe will actually hold the paint without drying out for some time. It's a lure lock blunt syringe style thingamabob.

[@TeriHermans]

Hi Lindsay, I know this video was years ago, but my first time seeing it! Have you found that any of the tins you use rust? I am using altoids tins and colored pencil tins.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I haven't had a problem but if I am using a non watercolor tin I spray paint it white on the inside

[@sandsinmyboots1640]

Hello Lindsay, Would you mind swatching out the "Indian Yellow, Cerulean Blue Chromium, Ultramarine Blue, Pyrrole Red Light, Permanent Alizarin Crimson, Burnt Sienna" set? I am specifically interested in the Cerulean Blue & Ultramarine (which I heard is a bit purple-y), and how transparent the yellow is. Could you maybe mix some green variations with them? I know it's a lot to ask. But I pine for those 3 colors. And thanks for the Lego tip! Good fun!

[@deborahlynch980]

Lindsay I have a question...well maybe 2...it's about warm colors vs cool colors...keep in mind I still have not gotten a wet brush onto the paint. I have these 5 tiny tubes of watercolor paint....gold, light yellow, scarlet, and ultramarine I think???? Oh and Chinese white...but that doesn't really matter. I got them with this set from a warehouse store years ago. It was a set on Illuminated Lettering. With that yellow,blue and red would that be a cool palette or a warm one and can you explain how I can tell please? I am trying to learn as much as I can before I invest any more big money. I am starting hopefully tomorrow night with my Prismacolor watercolor pencils in a coloring book. I seen someone doing it on youtube and I thought maybe the pencils would be good practice espically with getting used to the water brush. I am retired professional acrylic painter but am really green to watercolors and I need help! I am considering after I work a while with the pencils and the Cotmans I have I may swap out my palette to Daniel Smith because so many people like them. I think I would rather learn the true basics of mixing before I get into any further colors. I want to understand color and light. I made a HUGE mistake. I painted for 12 years as a business and I used craft acrylics and while it was very good for showing me how to handle a brush it did nothing to teach me about mixing....it's about time I learn this stuff and am just too old and poor to go back to art school.

[@jmbess]

Alison B

[@micheleking1114]

Do you add glycerin to some of your colors when you put them in the pan? If so, which colors have you had dry too hard? I’ve heard Viridian is one. Just wondering what others are known to do that.

[@sbocaj22]

Or you could just cut the tube open when you're done with it to REALLY get every last drop.

[@Ahart_85]

You could use a old pencil tin like the derwent inktense tin

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+dylan davies yes! You can also spray paint ant tin inside white for color mixing accuracy too:)

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

... As well as the watermelon slice and three citronella candle buckets, you did on your vacation.

[@TheSpinDoctor]

I concur - I love that leaf and I'm curious which colours you used!

[@lalaithan]

I love the old QoR tins as well. I only wish the set I got (the big set, I think it was 12 tubes?) had hinges on the lids as well. When I go to pick up the tin with the lid on it, the lid sometimes pops off and everything inside goes flying. D:

[@angelofheavens]

I have winsor newton in tube form but I find it a pain in the ass having to take some out each time I need a new colour.. So, moving tube to pan is just as simple as that? Will there be any differences after I move it? Like cons? Thanks

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+MisaMisa I have done it successfully with all watercolor brands. W&N recommends you use it fresh from the tube but most if the artists I know let it dry in the palette:)

[@angelofheavens]

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich oh okay thank you :)

[@jennisalyers]

I know this video is super old but do you have anymore of these tins? If so, I’d be willing to purchase one!!!I have looked so hard for something this size and cannot find anything this large

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I dont, sorry:(

[@jennisalyers]

@@thefrugalcrafter I figured it was a long shot 🙂 thank you!

[@onion858]

How would you cut that ice cube tray...the plastic is quite hard? I had the same thought.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Ellen Lipscomb I might try a stencil cutter/woodburner

[@onion858]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich ...good idea...I tried everything, but those...thanks so much.

[@susanhamilton1822]

I am crazy about my Qor paints. Thanks for the tips. :)

[@ctabs2985]

this vid actually gave me idea for a different type of palette. money is really tight, but I needed a palette for my watercolors. so I had some 1/4 inch PVC piping left from another project. I cut pieces off 3/8 inch, to fit in an old colored pencil tin. I had the thought of using hot glue to seal up the bottom to make pans. I filled the pieces up just enough so the hot glue would spread out and touch all sides inside the PVC pieces. Well to my surprise it worked and the cooled glue actually keeps them from sliding around inside the tin. filled them up with my paints and poof my own palette. so thank you Lindsay. your video helped my come up with this

[@karenthompson895]

Lindsay, I just love your heart and spirit. God bless. 😃💖

[@beacreates4370]

Weird question... have you ever had mold grow on your watercolor tubes? And if so what do you do to prevent it?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Artist4life not in the tubes but in a pan. I sprayed it with rubbing alcohol and wiped off the top layer and it was fine. I must have gotten pond water on it and put the palette away wet. It happens;)

[@TheSpinDoctor]

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Treat it like you would cheese or jam - scrape off the mould and the paint underneath is totally fine.

[@beacreates4370]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Thanks for your response. So the watercolors worked just find?

[@lisawaitt7086]

I had three tunes of da Vinci paint that I got free from Jerry's when I ordered. I just went to open a tube and paint started pouring everywhere without me squeezing it. any thoughts on how to prevent it from happening

[@TheSpinDoctor]

Put it in the fridge for 15 mins - that sometimes helps. Storing it upright for a few days can also help - tbh I just open them over my palette and if that happens about 1" fires out without squeezing and then it is totally fine.

[@emeraldt94]

what artist grade paint would you recommend? o use cotman tubes squeezed out into a pallette right now but have been getting more customers and want to upgrade. light fastnass is very important for me

[@TheSpinDoctor]

Move to W&N pro as you will get many of the colours you're already used to and whilst you will notice a difference they will feel familiar. My channel has a video Cotman versus Professional to see the difference between the two. It was one of the first I did so a little while ago.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+The Spin Doctor yes and you can replace the color as you use it up bring very cost effective

[@TheSpinDoctor]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Yup I love them for that reason - Cotman/W&N Pro is a good pairing for people who're getting better at painting or for those of us who dont' want to waste pro paints en plein air or for studies.

[@TheSpinDoctor]

thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Btw I got a notification and could see the first line of your comment re: "who makes these paints [Prima]" - but no comment is there. it says I have comments awaiting review but there aren't any there either - did you delete it?

[@sherina57]

Great tip. TFS.

[@julieparker1114]

This is great. I was wondering, occasionally I have trouble getting my caps off the watercolour paint tubes. How do you get them to come off. Hot water didn't help. Thankyou

[@thefrugalcrafter]

My tip is to swipe chapstick on the threads of the tube when I first open it. If the stick shut you can snip the bottom of the tube off and remove the paint.

[@jeanieferretti4203]

Great idea! Thank you

[@spiroch2187]

Where u get this unused palette with this tiny buz many gaps what u show in the video?

[@corrys.4612]

Leaf tutorial, please?? Thank you, for the tips, Ms. Lindseyl

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Corry S. Will do!

[@blueviolets2022]

That is a HUGE tube wringer!! Lol

[@arciafrench993]

People save all their Altoid tins for me. I use water bottle caps for paints. I love how simple it is. Do you have any jewelry making coming our way? Love your channel.

[@TheSpinDoctor]

Tobacco tins used to be v popular over here but now it's not considered PC I guess. I don't think we get Altoids here but we get similar things.

[@TheSpinDoctor]

Off topic, Lindsay have you tried W&N Large Pans of watercolour? Giant palm-sized ones made of porcelain (which stack!) - the prices are pretty good but i wondered 1) how much paint and 2) is it actually extruded as I can't tell from photos.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+The Spin Doctor do they still make those? I thought they said 2.5 times the amount of a full pan if I recall correctly

[@TheSpinDoctor]

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich Yes they do - very easy to get hold of from them and from UK Amazon. The paint doesn't look extruded which is my only worry as I fear they won't last long. Am getting ultramarine and cobalt blue and burnt sienna as the amount I use for washes with wide brushes that would help me a lot!

[@louisemullins9971]

What are some of the names of artist quality watercolours? I would like to eventually step up to artist quality. What would you recommend?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Louise Mullins m graham, Daniel smith, qor, mission gold, merimei blue, winsor &Newton, there are many more too! Davinci I like as well

[@louisemullins9971]

+thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich great! Thanks Lindsay! I'll definitely look over those brands.

[@nickorange4881]

So the qor watercolors are good or nice ? I saw some small tube ones on special but 2 dollars i think they said. But the employee told me they aren't good quality. So i don't know. I'm new to watercolor. :(

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I think they are great. They move a lot so if you like flow go for it.

[@nickorange4881]

@@thefrugalcrafter thank you for responding. I'm Tempted to get them because i like deals and how pretty watercolors are. But i don't even know what i would put it on. My paint palette is full. I already have other watercolor paints in it. Haha.

[@MsCuisle]

I LOVE that big tim.

[@animejunkie10]

do the smaller tins have the wells like the big one does? the tin looks awesome to have.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+animejunkie10 I think they to but only 6 wells I believe

[@ozziereggie2957]

Hi I brought some water colour paints put them in a palette as you have in this Video.But mine have all cracked and fell apart I have put more water with them but still crack and go funny what have I done wrong ? There only a cheap brand could that be the reason? Could I send you a pic of them threw FB or on here so you can see what I am talking about ?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+OzzieReggie yes, it happens with some cheaper paints. Add a drop or honey or glycerin to the paint next time an you will be good;)

[@ozziereggie2957]

Thank you for getting back to me will try it thanks

[@SouthernAngelsStamping]

Love this idea! Now if I just had a tin and some bottle caps would be great! I do have the tin that my color pencils are in! But still no bottle caps :(

[@jpalomo89]

hi, lindsay! i noticed you mentioned ordering from JacksonsArt.com based in the UK. i'm looking to order from them and have my package shipped to Guam (a U.S.A. territory), which is thankfully a shipping option on the website. i just wanted to ask your experience ordering from Jackson's Art and having it shipped to the US. did it take a really long time to receive the package? i just want to make sure there aren't any shipping concerns before i make a large order. thanks for your input!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I ordered but have not received my pans yet, I went through their amazon shop because I am billed through amazon USA. They are not due to arrive until september sometime. I hope they come soon, I've got some pan filling to do!

[@jpalomo89]

hi lindsay! have you received your order from jacksonart yet? i'm trying to gauge how long shipping will take. seems like a long time :(

[@vinnydabarber]

I wonder if you could use water bottle caps instead of those little square boxes?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

+Vinny Page you sure can!

[@vinnydabarber]

sweet!!!