I have been through this section and have found some marvellous tips. I love the way we all recycle. Sorry I haven't commented but I didn't want to bump a load of old threads, very poor form.
Here's a few of mine - apologies if they are repeats, and feel free to comment if you have a better way!
1. Colour mixing, I have found nothing better than waxed pill cups (a fiver for 250 on ebay/Amazon etc.). I find them so much better than palattes, there's little need to clean them, and they seem to be the best way to stop the paint drying or soaking in. I've not found the wax to react with acrylics. Just don't get the folded sided ones, get the tight-rolled. Also, there's little wasted paint as it doesn't dry.
2. I presume we all use sprue leftovers for stirring? I've found L-shaped to work best, with a corner cut in the heel so paint can be sucked through.
3. Steal the wife's/daughter's Sanctuary Spa boxes after Christmas. If you are a lady, keep them. Very useful for storage, very sturdy, lots of compartments, they're pretty enough if you don't have a cave, keeps you in touch with your feminine side, and sometimes even come with a carrying ribbon to break at an inopportune moment.
4. I've found that superglue will keep for a few years once opened if you use a vacuumable sealable jiffy bag.
5. If using g-clamps, put white tack on the inside. Saves scratching and applies sufficient but cushioned pressure.
6. When painting, don't paint the dog.
7. Similarly, don't let the dog do any painting.
Here's a few of mine - apologies if they are repeats, and feel free to comment if you have a better way!
1. Colour mixing, I have found nothing better than waxed pill cups (a fiver for 250 on ebay/Amazon etc.). I find them so much better than palattes, there's little need to clean them, and they seem to be the best way to stop the paint drying or soaking in. I've not found the wax to react with acrylics. Just don't get the folded sided ones, get the tight-rolled. Also, there's little wasted paint as it doesn't dry.
2. I presume we all use sprue leftovers for stirring? I've found L-shaped to work best, with a corner cut in the heel so paint can be sucked through.
3. Steal the wife's/daughter's Sanctuary Spa boxes after Christmas. If you are a lady, keep them. Very useful for storage, very sturdy, lots of compartments, they're pretty enough if you don't have a cave, keeps you in touch with your feminine side, and sometimes even come with a carrying ribbon to break at an inopportune moment.
4. I've found that superglue will keep for a few years once opened if you use a vacuumable sealable jiffy bag.
5. If using g-clamps, put white tack on the inside. Saves scratching and applies sufficient but cushioned pressure.
6. When painting, don't paint the dog.
7. Similarly, don't let the dog do any painting.
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