Cleaning Your Palette

First up, Stacy shows how to store paint in an old cigar box and then pop it into the freezer, a trick that can keep colors vibrant for weeks. She emphasizes cleaning your palette knife between colors to prevent mixing, ensuring pure, fresh paint for your next session.

Next, she uses a classic Mason jar, neatly arranging paint around the edge and covering it with water to block air and slow oxidation. This simple yet effective method can extend your paint’s freshness for about a week.
Finally, Stacy presents the “palette garage,” a container equipped with wool felt soaked in clove oil. While clove oil helps slow oxidation, it must not touch the paint directly to avoid drying issues. Though slightly less effective than the other methods, it offers a great alternative for those looking for variety in preservation techniques.

Stacy’s video is packed with practical advice, perfect for artists eager to manage their materials efficiently while enjoying the creative process. Each method is easy to follow and implement, making this guide a must-watch for artists at all levels.