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5 Paint Palette Alternatives for Crafty Kids

Author or Source:Naturally SavvySaturday, 09 January 2010
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Don't buy kids paint palettes; reuse containers and packaging you would otherwise throw away. Photo: iStock Photo. Keywords: painting, kids, crafts, children, craft time, paint palette, reuse, upcycle, reuses, egg cartons, yogurt cups, take-awayMost kids love crafting and making art, but when it comes to painting, things can get a bit messy. Paint palettes are a great tool for a budding artist, but they're often too small, and flat palettes aren't great for thin craft paints. Plus why would you spend your time looking for the perfect palette when you probably have tons of great "palettes" that you're just tossing in the recycling or trash?

Reusing items before they are recycled or thrown away is always the greenest option. Just about and vessel can be a paint palette, but the best have several deep niches or recessed areas that help keep colors separate.

Click here to read our full article on Planet Green.