DIY Watercolor Painting Station From an Old Tray
Create a beautiful and organized DIY watercolor painting station using an old tray. This project is perfect for keeping your art supplies in one place and ready for your next creative session.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 25 minutes
Materials
- old tray
- small containers or cups
- watercolor palette
- paintbrushes
- paper or sketchbook
- scissors
- ruler
- rubber band or strap
- cloth or paper towel
How to make it
- Gather all your materials including an old tray, watercolor palette, brushes, and paper.
- Clean the tray thoroughly with a cloth or paper towel.
- Measure and cut your paper or sketchbook to fit inside the tray if needed.
- Arrange your art supplies neatly on the tray.
- Secure the supplies in place with a rubber band or strap if desired.
- Add a small container or cup for water.
- Your portable watercolor painting station is ready to use or take on the go.
A diy watercolor painting station is a clever way to repurpose an old tray for organizing your art supplies. This setup is ideal for keeping your paints, water jar, and artwork together in one convenient spot.
Having everything in one place makes it easy to start painting whenever inspiration strikes, and helps keep your creative area clean and clutter-free. The cork base also protects surfaces from spills and stains.
When using glass jars for water, be sure to place them securely to avoid spills. Wipe down your tray after each session to keep it looking fresh and ready for your next painting adventure.