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How to rescue dry watercolor tubes
Have you ever found yourself staring at dried-up paint, wondering if it's destined for the trash bin? We've all been there. It's a familiar dilemma for artists: the frustration of seeing once-vibrant colors reduced to hardened clumps.
But don’t worry! Before you say farewell to your beloved paint, I'll show you how to rescue and revive it. With a few simple steps, you can turn those clumpy colors into something usable again, saving both paint and money!
Follow this step-by-step technique
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| 1. Does your paint tube look like this? | 2. Fill a jar with a little water, as shown here, and dip the tip of the paint tube for a day. |
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| 3. Place the paint in the palette or pan, and use the tip of a toothpick or any other tool to remove leftover paint. Cutting the tube will make it easier. | 4. Once it’s in the palette or pan, let it dry. Spray some water to reactivate it whenever you paint. |
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| 5. Use the remaining water to paint. | Check out the video tutorial here and paint a mini moon with me! |
I'm glad I could share these tips with you! I hope you find them useful. If you've tried rescuing your dried paint tube, please share your experiences with me—I'd love to hear from you!