Ultra thin DIY watercolor Palette from Starbucks

So I really wanted to make a thin portable palette that is not like the Peerless palette though. I wanted a tin. So I was fortunate that Starbucks (Philippines atleast) has this mints tin that is only around 5mm thick and 2.5 x 3.5 inches dimension. I wanted it to fit my leather journal as if there's no palette inside. :) i also used the small cups inside the Pocari Sweat caps. and presto, I now have the ultra thin tin I've been wanting. this doesn't get out of my bag! :)

[@Veelia-bm7sp]

Omg the bottle caps as containers is an idea i haven't thought of before 😍 thank you!!

[@AllanJayQuesada]

You are welcome! ☺️ Please show us your palette if ever you get to makes yours.😉

[@TheNocturnalFey]

You can also try old and unused eyeshadow makeup palettes. They are really thin and small and you'll have really thin pans (round or rectangle) ready. I have an old Ever Bilena eyeshadow makeup palette with 12 pans in it. I turned it to watercolor palette instead. It can fit my jean's pocket. Haha. Oh, and it's also possible to buy empty makeup pans on Shopee or Lazada (with or without case). They are reallyyyy thin.

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Woahh. Thanks for the suggestion po. I just checked shoppee and found some empty aluminum pans like that of the makeups. May ganon pala. 😊 🎨 Thank you! 😊

[@drbettyschueler3235]

You have a very nice travel set, however, any time you use a tin container, for watercolors, you need to either spray it first with a clear coat of acrylic or white acrylic paint as the tin will rust without protection. Hot glue is a great way to adhere pans and still be able to remove them. I also use stick-on magnets, and rubber cement to adhere pans. I use eye-shadow pans, available on Amazon and other sites, which come in a variety of sizes. Like the tin containers, I spray these with white paint so they won't rust. To protect the swatch card, for the palette, I use an inexpensive laminator. A laminator can also be used to make a laminated white card to mix paints in the lid. I also use hot glue to make wells for mixing paint in the palette lids.

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Thank you for your tip. But since video was 5yrs ago, and i was new in watercolors and so what you said had happened already, it got rusts. Hehe. But for sure anyone who finds your tips will learn and hopefully apply the tips. 🙏

[@drbettyschueler3235]

@@AllanJayQuesada Sorry. I have vision issues so can't read dates. I assume KZbin is giving me current videos, with the thousands available each month. Seems weird they would recommend one that is 5 years old.

[@AllanJayQuesada]

@drbettyschueler3235 oh don't be sorry. That's totally fine. Artists will still benefit from your tips. 🙏 i guess youtube shows any videos they think will interest us. 😉

[@Iwanttodrawachicken]

What a wonderful little palette! Thanks for sharing how you made it and your sketchbook setup. It's nice to see it in action at the end.

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Thank you so much! After few years, it still works. 😊

[@paintwithruru5690]

Me rn: searching for more plastic cups and do this DIY palette. Hahaha. Thanks for the idea. 💗👌🏼

[@AllanJayQuesada]

You are welcome po. It's just a bit challenging to scout for these cap cups due to the quarantine. Hehe. But let me know once you've completed your palette. ☺️

[@juditharowland3461]

Allen, FYI!.............Look on Etsy and you will find handmade cases from many watercolorists that have tiny, tiny watercolor "pans," that would fit perfectly in your tiny palette. This is just so you can see how tiny these are. You can also buy these pans on line independently from various retailers. If needed ,use a tiny dot of "Blu-Tack," to keep them in place in your mini Starbucks palette. Blu Tack is a putty like substance used to hang things on walls and interestingly enough used as a substitute for kneadable eraser in England.

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Hi Judith. 😊 Yeah. I just checked online and i was surprised. I found these tiny aluminum pans, that i think are for makeups, and would also fit well for my other starucks mint cases. 😊 Thanks for the idea. I wish etsy ships to Philippines, and If yes, i hope it's not too pricey. Ive checked alot of interesting handmade palettes and Watercolors there and theyre all tempting me. 😊 🎨

[@juditharowland3461]

@@AllanJayQuesada You are going to be in Maryland this Spring. Have them shipped there and pick them up when you go to the wedding. There are lots of sources at reasonable prices online for long thin pans, square pans, etc. Check and see if someone can receive the order for you and you should be all set. Make sure that you open it and use the set before leaving the states. I assume that will help bypass import taxes at customs...........Used is used.

[@AKpaperpirates]

Brilliant! Thank you for showing the bottle cap hack!!! Just Brilliant!!!

[@AllanJayQuesada]

It was a discovery by accident. Hahaha. Thanks for appreciating this hack. ☺️

[@beverlyhelm5287]

Brillent idea, thank you for sharing!

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Thank you too. 😊

[@EarlsArt]

SANA ALL PEDENG GUMAWA NG CUSTOM PALETTES HUHU, WALA PA PO PAMBILI NG INDIVIDUAL WC TUBES E HAHA, BTW, THANK U PO FOR THIS VID, MAY PAPANOORIN AKO BAGO MATULOG HEHE

[@Jaymorganhair]

Wow!!! I love how thin this is. Such a great idea.

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Thank you. 🙏

[@richardfuchs5131]

Options for the top are spray paint and vinyl contact paper. Both are great for the job.

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Thank you. 🙏 😊

[@angiewright-artist8246]

I love love this Allan! I'm so happy you share one of your palettes with us!! So awesome!! Xoxo

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Yes, and i also found some empty makeup tin pans, and might make another handy set again. Thanks for dropping by. 😊 🎨

[@EarlsArt]

gustong gusto po talaga matry yung ganyang brands yung kahit isang tuldok lang per color haha, but sana makabili po ako kahit limang kulay lang sa susunod hehe, ipon muna ng mga atleast isang taon haha, gipit e haha. goodnight pooo😇

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Yes, actually, 5 to 8 colors ng artist grade is better than 24 colors ng so so brands (in my opinion). Taga san ka po ba? Kung tuldok lang, puwede naman kita sharean. 😊 Parang Dot cards. 😊 Pero secret lang natin, baka may makarinig. Hehe

[@EarlsArt]

talaga sir?😭taga bulacan po ako sir e, omg huhu. taga saan po ba kayo sir? omg

[@AllanJayQuesada]

@@EarlsArt ayun lang. Hahaha. Taga las Piñas po ako. Hehe. Sa Makati nag wowork. Pag nagawi ka nalang dito or pag nagawi ako diyan.hehe

[@EarlsArt]

@@AllanJayQuesada aray haha💔, wala po ako relatives dyan e, salamat parin po ng marami sir😇💛 ingat po palagi hehe, maybe di pa po eto yung time haha, papasaan po ba at darating din yung araw na matry ko sila hehe, salamat po uli sir😇

[@EarlsArt]

@@AllanJayQuesada gustuhin ko man po sadyain dyan kaso 14yrs old palang po kase ako kaya diko pa kaya bumyahe magisa hehe

[@onemooreperson13]

This is ingenious!! I'm going to have to try this (or at least a twist on it). I'm always trying to think of ways to make pocket palettes. My most portable one so far has been with a small cheap eyeshadow palette. This would be way more sturdy though cause the thin plastic lid on mine cracked. I've also used crushed ice cube trays since the cubes are so small I could fit 25 colors in a square little mint tin.

[@AllanJayQuesada]

oh hi! Yeah I have seen some artists use eye shadow palettes as recycled palettes which was cool and environment friendly. I wished i had make ups too, so i can use the palettes for portable palette. I was so glad i found this thin tin to fit into my sketchbook. and also the caps from the electrolyte drink. Let me know once youve made your own. :)

[@Ca0309]

Another option for the pans is to use button caps. Have you seen it? I think they are smaller than the insert of the bottle caps. I’ve seen people use it in card holders to make very slim palettes

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Oh. Let me check that out. Thanks for the suggestion. 🙏

[@veystone2580]

Very nice!

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Thanks 😉

[@jillwiswall5386]

What a cool idea!

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Thank you! Yes, im so happy with this tin set. I bring it everyday to work. 😊

[@nashelpedes8763]

gumawa po ako nyan pero gawa po sa 20 pesos na watercolor..first..ginunting ko po yung mga pans sa tag bebente na watercolor at naghanap ako ng tin containter and dinikit ko po doon gamit ang double sided tape at nilagyan ko na po ng watercolours 👍 pero nice video po!! ilove your channel sana more subs to come po!

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Hahaha. San mo na nilagay ung laman ng 20php na watercolor? Sana dinocument mo rin ung process mo, para baka may mainspire din. 😊

[@nashelpedes8763]

@@AllanJayQuesada nilagay ko po sa ..l(hahahhahah ang wierd po kasi).. sa lagyanan ng fork and spoon ng miniso po ahhahahha at nag kasya po sha.. mga 21 pcs po na color na nandoon sa tin 😂😂pero okay namn po.

[@tmp0922]

Very nicely done I think you could also be able to fit the small shallow pans of empty make up (eye shadow tins) you can get empty one in makeup stores or just buy a cheap set and just empty them out.and I do believe they should fit (I think you may be able to fit 15 in that tin). If you spray an enamel white paint in the top of the tin ( or spay the entire tin you will prevent rust from ruining your hard work.

[@janyenyo]

Get a small can of white shiny spray enamel paint to spray the mixing part of your tin.

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Good idea!! I have one here. 🙏

[@aryaramaniya6988]

Great idea! Going to buy pocari bottle now.....

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Im glad to have given you idea. But please do also check if we have similar caps from the Philippines and to your country. I hope so, and let me know and see if you've already made your own palette too. 😊

[@STARDUSTVOID]

This is a great idea! :D Btw I hope you can review local handmade paints sometime in the future, such as Pinta PH and Life After Breakfast's handmade watercolors. :)

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Hello. I have reviewed PintaPH po months ago. You can check my review of it, i have 10 colors. 😊 Looking forward to other local brands din. 😊

[@STARDUSTVOID]

@@AllanJayQuesada Oh sorry! I guess I missed it. Thank you for pointing it out. I'll have to watch that soon. I have to say, I love your videos because you show your actual process, not sped up versions of it, and it really helps beginners like me learn. So, thank you, and keep it up! :)

[@AllanJayQuesada]

@@STARDUSTVOID hi. Thank you so much.. And by the way, Pinta PH has an on going promo of 10%off on their items, and i might get another 2 colors, anato and ube. 😊 Im happy that it helps you in a way. By the way, my new video, the Jesus portrait is in 24x speed. I had to speed it up because the original length was 2 hours. Anyway, i was narrating the process and i hope it was clear. Hope you check it out, it's only 7 minutes. 😊

[@wildcardwanderer]

Thank you so much for sharing this idea sir! Magaya ngaaaa...😁😁😁

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Welcome 😊 goooo. Inom ng marami pocari.hehe

[@chedoodles]

Starbucks? How cuteee!

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Hahahah. Yes. 🎨😆

[@helengodelinde]

Very smart!

[@AllanJayQuesada]

sorry for the late reply. :( but thank you!!

[@jula_artstudio]

Oh great...i have here herseys chocolate tin cans soo brilliant idea

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Im curious about that Hersheys tin. I haven't seen one here in the Philippines. Please do make a demo of turning it to a palette too. Im excited to see. 😊 🎨

[@nicolejamiegatchalian5960]

Thank you kuya sa tip!!!

[@jakobozias7613]

That is awesome, and so is the journal! I'm going to see if I can find similar supplies here to make the palette. The journal will be harder but I've gotta have this setup! Are the pages able to remove and refill?

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Hi! Thank you. 😊 Yes, the pages are replaceable. I bought this leather journal with ordinary orinter paper and replaced it with watercolor paper. 😊

[@Brembelia]

@Watercolors by Allan Jay Quesada Where did you get the leather journal from? (Hopefully, online.) Ingenious travel kit. Kudos 🌟

[@adbeelkarin]

That’s actually very portable nyo!

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Yes it is. Can be sliped in notebook. 😊

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

Would a credit / business card holder fit into the ppocket..1/4 pans can be sticky glue doted into and makes a handy mini pallet..

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Another great idea there. 💡

[@mizukigoto1347]

This looks so cute 😍 I’m torn between W&N Professional and the Shinhan palette that you sell on Carousell 😭 Edit: am I the only one who hears like a “double” voice/audio on the video?

[@AllanJayQuesada]

I also own w&n pro and it's also good. 😊 Depending on your style and depending on which w&n set you are getting. What i dont like about their small sets (12-14color sets) is that they include bothe yellow ochre and raw sienna that looks very much the same. You can check my review of that too. W&n have pretty containers as well, but the free brushes are not that useable. 😊 Shinhan PWC on the other hand is generally less transparent than w&n but is as vibrant or even more. In the set that i made for sale {same with my previous giveaway), i chose single pigment colors and mostly transparent colors to maintain the watercolor advantage. Pwc has 3 exceptionally expensive colors, (750php pero 15ml tube), and 2 are included in my pwc set, the Cerulean blue (not the hue) and the cobalt green. 😊 🎨 . I think the weird sounds is brought by the echo in my room? 😁

[@Dampiart]

Anlakas na ni Kuya Arch.

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Wui, di naman. Hahaha. Ikaw nga diyan eh, angsipag magupload. 😊

[@tempest6781]

Great idea! That journal is really awesome too! Where to buy one like that?

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Thank you! 😊 I bought it last year at a leather store in Makati, though it's a Thai brand. You can check in this link which items are available now. 😊 🎨 www.labradorfactory.net

[@justineyacat8351]

Sir allan hm po ung ganyan?

[@AllanJayQuesada]

@@justineyacat8351 nasa 2k to 3k, depende sa size. Dalawa yang ganyan ko, isang maliit at jsang mas malaki. 😊

[@EarlsArt]

IM SO EARLY YEY

[@jewelmarie4484]

gonna buy pocari sweat and sb candy tin can HAHAHAHHAHA

[@AllanJayQuesada]

There are 2 sb tins. The one which js longer and the one which is more squarish. I used the squarish as it fits more caps than the longer one. Enjoy making yours. 😊

[@gkval4087]

Kakabilili ko lang ng exact chewing gum tin na yan sir dahil akala ko magfifit yung halfpans diyan hehe. now my idea na ako panu magamit yun .

[@AllanJayQuesada]

oh sorry to hear na bigo ang half pans sir. hehe. yes, need mo uminom sir ng 11 pocari. 😆

[@noname-codm4590]

Its really easy to distinguish a filipino with his accent haha, am i right??...

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Hahaha. True, and only another Filipino by heart or by blood can distinguish one too. 😉

[@antidote_408]

I love it though, it's great representation for us here on KZbin! You're the first Filipino watercolor artist I've seen so far 👍

[@AllanJayQuesada]

@@antidote_408 hahaha. Philippines represent. 😆🇵🇭 This video was taken during my earlier times here on KZbin. Back then, it was so candid, I had no outlines and everything I said was impromptu, and so was my accent. There are a number of watercolor artists here from the Philippines, and actually, mostly are very young talented artists. 🥰

[@artsy_yna]

Hi po! I'm thinking kf investing this year with maybe mijello, shinhan pwc, mijello or other artist grade watercolors. Is it more practical if primaries muna po or some colors per tubes like 12 colors in that hrand with color preference? I've been investing a lot to watercolor related than calligraphy materials hahahah, 16 year old pa lang po ako but I only buy materials that can be use in the long term because of financial problems dahil estudyante pa lang hahahah, I still have my white nights in almost a year, and some colors are halfway used na and I'm thinking on investing on other grade watercolors, do you have some recommendations po?

[@justinereyes2142]

Anong brand po ng professional watercolors yung ma rerecommend nyo? Tsaka po ano anong colors? Sabi nyo po kasi mas maganda yung professional wc kahit onti lang po yung colors e. Tsaka ano ano po palang colors? Hehe

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Kung sa the best brand talaga among professionals, i would recommend Daniel Smith. Kahit yung basic colors lang nila 6 to 12 colors will be ok. Gumagawa ako ng half pans ng DS, baka interested ka. Nasa 200 to 240 per half pan, kasi mahal ang per tube nasa 600 to 900. Ayun. If not, ok rin ang PWC, white nights, kahit vangogh ok rin. Visit ka minsan sa shopee ko or sa carousell ko. Mag popost ako ng items this holyweek. 😊