The Art of Paint Pouring

Saving Leftover Paint

If you are a recycler, paint pouring makes for the ideal technique, as you can reuse old household items, like colanders (see here), in addition to saving leftover paint for later use. Saving paint reduces waste, and it helps me get creative with my other art projects too. I save leftover paint as a skin (see below) on freezer paper, a silicone baking mat, or watercolor paper. Then I can use the leftover paint to make jewelry (shown here), bookmarks, greeting cards, and magnets.

SAVING PAINT IN CONTAINERS

You can save paint in almost any container, including a mason jar, condiment container, or water or soda bottle. I usually don’t store my paint for very long (a couple of days at most), so plastic wrap with a rubber band ...