My favorite painting Palette How to Save Acrylic Paint for Re-use

I'm using an 11" x 17" butcher palette. You can find one here:
https://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/10023...
http://goo.gl/o7rUxH

You can find Glad Press n Seal wrap at most US grocery stores or you can purchase online here:
https://goo.gl/JBjCqt

Also, you can place the entire tray in a very large zip top bag like these:
Large zip top bags that will fit entire palette to save paint between painting sessions https://amzn.to/3GotKlL
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Save money and stop wasting paint using this method. Your paints can last for weeks as long as you can keep ALL air from getting in. This is very important. You must create an airtight seal. So you can use any airtight resealable container to store paint. But I think sealing the palette you have already been using is simpler and more efficient than trying to scoop small amounts of paint into tiny containers as I've seen other artists do. The Glad brand of wrap called "Press and Seal" has been the the most airtight wrap I've found. You can find this at most North American grocery stores or by ordering online:

http://goo.gl/mdBjti

The butcher tray palette is sturdy, reusable, ridiculously easy to clean and NON-PLASTIC therefore one of the most eco-friendly and budget-friendly options.

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I have had paint last for 5 - 6 weeks using this method, but hopefully it won't be that long before you get back to your painting!

1. Lightly mist all your paints with water or a mixture of water mixed with retarder.

2. Carefully clean and dry rim of the tray.

3. Cut press 'n' seal to the dimensions of your palette leaving about a 1/2" or 4 mm overhang.

4. Attach the wrap firmly to top edge and pull taught to opposite edge.

5. Carefully seal on all edges.

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