DIY Watercolor Travel Set With Things From Your Recycle Bin

We're excited to share this innovative way to make your own travel watercolor set in a recycled tin such as from breath mints, gum or small candy tins. To make this DIY set, you will need:

1. 12 watercolor pans,
2. 12 magnets (or sticky back Velcro),
3. super glue or hot glue and
4. the watercolor tube paints you would like to add to your custom palette!  

​Directions:

1. Attach the magnets or Velcro to the back of each pan with the glue.
2. Once dry, add the pans to your recycled tin, and fill with your favorite colors!  ​

If you would like to get the supplies for this project, fill out a curbside pickup form on our website. (<<< click link.)  

1. Watercolor pans are 50 cents each,
   
2. magnets are 25 cents each, and
   
3. we have super glue for 50 cents.
   
4. Sticky Velcro packs are $1.80.
   
5. We also have many watercolor paints to choose from, both new and used.
   
6. You just need to provide the tin, so go get your favorite mints! 

​Have fun painting and upcycling your tins!