Use plastic lids from margarine tubs, yogurt cups, coffee cans, etc.
Lid from a 32 ounce yogurt container
Use plastic bottles - any size works. In some cases this may not be cost-free, as you're losing the bottle deposit. I used a 2-liter seltzer bottle.
2-Liter Seltzer Bottle |
Cut the bottom off the plastic bottle. (I was able to use regular scissors to cut around the bottom of my seltzer bottle.)
You now have a paint palette which is best for using individual colors without mixing. This works especially well when painting with children.
Soda Bottle Paint Palette |
I drink more water than soda and found my favorite palette is made from plastic 1-gallon water jugs.
Plastic 1-Gallon Water Jug |
Similar to the soda bottle, just cut the bottom off the jug.
I love these paint palettes made from plastic water jugs because the colors can be mixed yet there's a divider if you want to keep them separated.
Water Jug Paint Palette - My Favorite |
If you have ideas for other inexpensive, DIY paint palettes, please leave a comment.
© Cindy Thomas Painted Rocks
I use the styrofoam bottom that is used to soak up the excess blood from various meats. 1 to 2 pounds size work the best. I've used the large ones that chicken breasts come in; those are good for when you're mixing a lot. Anyway, hope this helps.
ReplyDeleteThat IS a great idea for a palette! Thanks for sharing it.
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DeleteA styrofoam egg carton is a great idea for a paint palette!
DeleteI like to use an ice cube tray.
ReplyDeleteThat's an excellent palette idea, Lindsay! Thanks for sharing.
DeleteI use paper plates which have a light plastic coating for my sandwich & chips lunch. If I don't get peanutbutter on the plate, I use it for my paint palette. It can last me 2-4 days before going into the trash. By then I have another plate or two ready for paint.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your tip, Linda. It doesn't make sense to buy palettes when there are so many "free" items to use.
DeletePlastic soda bottle kids glued or set in a larger kid or piece of cardboard works great too!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great idea, Kenda. Thanks for sharing.
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