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By Kenneth M. Meyer of Lake City, Fla.

I often mix small batches of paint, use what

I need, and let the rest dry out and go to

waste. Then I figured out how to make individual cups

for mixing and preserving the paints. I use the small

plastic cups designed for serving communion wine at

church. They are available at Christian supply stores

and are usually reasonably priced. I drilled holes in a

"-thick board to hold the cups; they are flared so they

don’t fall through. To preserve the paint, simply cover

each cup with aluminum foil and the paint will stay

fresh for days.

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Make a Carving Mallet

By John Albrand of Glen Mills, Pa.

For an inexpensive mallet with a great feel

that fits your hand perfectly, make your

own from an old wooden baseball bat. Cut

the handle from one end of the bat and the

barrel from the other end. Drill a hole

2" to 3" deep in the cut side of the barrel and

insert the handle, shaping the hole to fit as

necessary. Then, simply glue the handle into

the barrel.

tips and

techniques

Preventing Sticky Glue Nozzles

By Amy Nielsen of Maple Valley, Wash.

Dried glue used to build up on and clog the nozzle of my

cyanoacrylate (CA) glue tube. It was very frustrating.

Finally, I applied a small amount of petroleum jelly to a

tissue and wiped the nozzle, and the problem was solved.

An occasional wipe with the jelly works well to ensure the

glue doesn’t build up or clog the opening—no more mess,

and no more buying new glue or replacement nozzles.

Reusable Paint Palette

Turn an old bat into a

carving mallet with

two simple cuts.

Drill holes in a board and insert inexpensive plastic

communion cups to make a perfect paint palette.

Bonus Tip:

Claude

Freaner

of Woodbridge,

Va., suggests mixing

and storing paints in the

sample-sized jelly and

honey jars placed on the

breakfast tables at many

restaurants. Simply clean

the jars and attach your

own labels.

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