Inspired by the Watercolors To Go tutorial from One Golden Apple, I made Jeremy a portable watercolor set for his birthday.
I wanted to make it as easy to take along as possible, so I used an Altoids tin for the container. I figure, at that size, he can always toss it in a bag or carry it around in his pocket.
I also added a mixing tray, made out of the bottom of a margarine container, that attaches to the lid with velcro, so it can be removed and washed after use.
I can’t wait to see what he paints!
Jeremy went to art school, so my expectations are pretty darn high. (No pressure, though, honey. )
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This is awesome!!!
Thanks! I'm really happy with how it turned out–once the paint dries, it's totally portable.
Awesome! Has he used it yet?
Not yet. But, the weather just started getting nice, so I'm guessing some serious watercolor action will happen soon!
What a novel idea! Looks very cute.
I surfed in from your link on the original post that you got the idea from… love your interpretation. I wanted to add that you could also use magnets to secure the plastic to the lid, that way it's more "washable" and doesn't stay wet like velcro might.
Cheers!
Magnets would be perfect for this project! Thanks for the idea. :)