Upcycling a Mint Tin into a Watercolor Traveling Kit

[@RavenAttwoode]

I do these, too, but I just use magnetic tape to arrange the half pans.

[@KimbosCrafts]

That is a good idea for making it easier to change out. This is my first try, so there is room for improvement! I will say once I filled the tin, it was fairly heavy, and I wish I had left it more open.

[@janicekennah1824]

I’m going to do something like this for a granddaughter artist! Thanks for the hints!

[@KimbosCrafts]

Such a good idea! Can't wait to give it a try myself

[@pandapan5797]

Really nice! thank you!

[@KimbosCrafts]

Glad you like it!

[@pennycandyys]

Just my two bits, but I think the Sculpy bottom and sides will help deter rust on your mint tin. Very cute! Have you considered using a craft knife to scratch the paper off the top of the paints? Wetting first may make it easier as well.

[@KimbosCrafts]

I will definitely give it a try! I have a small craft knife that'd work, and I can wet them down some to see. Thanks for the idea!

[@URGettingSleepy]

Clever! thanks ⁀°•✿ ❤

[@KimbosCrafts]

Thank you for tuning in!

[@core17]

Sculpey isn't an air dry clay, it's an oven bake clay. But it shouldn't be an issue to bake it in the tin. When I make these, I use the little square half pans, or, at least I plan to. I bought the stuff to do it like a year ago, and never got around to making it. I even have a Bob Ross mints tin I'm going to use. And recently I found a mint tin at Five Below that looks like a Nintendo controller, so the idea was back in the forefront of my mind. I was planning on flying very small magnets to the bottoms of the half pans so they're removable but will also stay in place. But, as I said, I haven't actually gotten around to doing it yet, so I can't say exactly how well it will work out. The sculpey idea is definitely a good one!

[@KimbosCrafts]

Ok, the magnet idea is genius. Being able to change them out would be nice and definitely something I should try in the future. Also love the idea of using the Bob Ross tin. I've seen those around and think it'll be perfect.