Keep Oil Paints Fresh for Weeks with This Simple Trick! (and Save Money on Paint)
A battle against time. Like many oil painters, I battled the frustration of wasted paint. Blobs left on my palette would develop a thick, unusable film within days, forcing me to start fresh and squeeze out even more. It was a frustrating cycle of waste – until I discovered this simple method! After experimenting, I found it keeps my paints supple and usable for weeks. While cold, limited oxygen, oil, and clove oil individually slow drying, I needed a reliable solution for my large palette. Here's my approach - You'll need: Your palette (with those lovely, wet oils!) Furniture pads (felt – the ones that protect your floor) Clove [...]
