How to store your art supplies so they last longer and help you better.
Storing your art supplies can be a pain. If you don't store them correctly they can get unusable, but then other times they aren't easy to get to. Here are some tips on making the best of both situations.
*Do not leave you painting supplies in direct sunlight for more than a few minuets at a time.
*Keep pastels out of moist environments.
*Watercolor and pastel paper are best stored flat to avoid warping.
*Pots of paint can be easily stored in plastic tubs.
*Sketching pencils can be stored in a brush organizer that rolls up and ties.
*An egg carton can be used to organize small peices of pastel sticks.
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*Always store paint in a room that is no colder than 32f degrees.
