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Disposable paint mixing cups?
Chrisk-K
Joined: January 09, 2012
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 01:18 PM UTC
I want cheap paint mixing cups (or equivalents) that I can throw away after a painting session. I use only Tamiya & Vallejo acrylics. Any good ideas?
mpeplinski
Joined: January 17, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 01:25 PM UTC
I use the plastic med cups that you can pick up at the drugstore.Also they have the liquid measurement scales on the side.
Mike
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retiredyank
Joined: June 29, 2009
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 01:27 PM UTC
I use coffee creamer cups. Mini Moos are the best, that I have found. Just rinse them out, after you use the creamer.
Chrisk-K
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 01:40 PM UTC
Oh, plastic med cups & Mini Moos cups. Perfect. The creativity of modelers never ceases to amaze me!
IamTJones
Joined: May 12, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 02:02 PM UTC
I once read that the little metal cup from tealight candles works well.
SgtRam
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 04:20 PM UTC
I buy a sleeve of small Dixie drinking cups, you get 50 for a couple of bucks.
russamotto
Joined: December 14, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 04:40 PM UTC
Dixie nut cups-very small, very inexpensive, large package.
boman
Joined: April 26, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 05:25 PM UTC
Disposable plastic shot glasses. A few dollars for a dozen or so. And they are clear so you can see if paint all mixed in.
didgeboy
Joined: September 21, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 06:16 PM UTC
Costco has 1oz plastic cups (like med cups) that are $10 to $20 for more than you will ever need. Dixie brand I believe.
Davida-83
Joined: August 07, 2013
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 06:36 PM UTC
Plastic shot glasses from the supermarket, about 2 bucks for 50 of them!
JPTRR
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#051
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 07:11 PM UTC
I have a steady supply - caps from plastic pop battles!
FAUST
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Posted: Tuesday, August 06, 2013 - 07:14 PM UTC
Got 3 bags full of those little med cups from my dad. Works really well.
Plasticbattle
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Posted: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - 12:39 PM UTC
Buy a normal plastic tray that has 4, 8, 12, etc rounded sections for paint. Buy a roll of aliminum foil like is used for roasting in the oven. Cut large enough squares and press into and around the painting tray. It holds its shape and the paint you need. Dump foil when finished. No need to wash/clean painting tray. One roll of foil last a veeerrry long time. I have 2 such trays, and use the second one to press in the foil, then I fold the extr foil around the bottom tray to hold it in place. Not my tip ... got it from a friend. 
Delbert
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Posted: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - 01:38 PM UTC
Howdy
Here is my 2 cents worth..
The Plastic Ketchup cups from McDonalds. Small disposable and free. Grab a few every time you visit.. ONly thing is.. I don't recommend using them for Lacquer based paint.. the bottom kind of melts.. ask me how I know....
Delbert
Here is my 2 cents worth..
The Plastic Ketchup cups from McDonalds. Small disposable and free. Grab a few every time you visit.. ONly thing is.. I don't recommend using them for Lacquer based paint.. the bottom kind of melts.. ask me how I know....
Delbert
captnenglish
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Posted: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - 02:11 PM UTC
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Oh, plastic med cups & Mini Moos cups. Perfect. The creativity of modelers never ceases to amaze me!
That's what I use too, but I can get them for free, SWMBO is in the hospital ALLOT! and my mother-in-law is an RN
Chrisk-K
Joined: January 09, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - 03:16 PM UTC
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Buy a normal plastic tray that has 4, 8, 12, etc rounded sections for paint. Buy a roll of aliminum foil like is used for roasting in the oven. Cut large enough squares and press into and around the painting tray. It holds its shape and the paint you need. Dump foil when finished. No need to wash/clean painting tray. One roll of foil last a veeerrry long time. I have 2 such trays, and use the second one to press in the foil, then I fold the extr foil around the bottom tray to hold it in place. Not my tip ... got it from a friend.
Wow, this is a GREAT idea. I already have 2 identical plastic paint trays but hated cleaning them. I also bought 100 medicine cups for less than $3. Plus, since I love coffee, I always have Mini-moo cups. I'll never worry about paint mixing cups!
sdk10159
Joined: December 08, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - 04:15 PM UTC
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I want cheap paint mixing cups (or equivalents) that I can throw away after a painting session. I use only Tamiya & Vallejo acrylics. Any good ideas?
A couple of options.
Save all the lids from soda bottles, juice bottles, Nyquil/Dayquil bottles...you name it. Best of all, they're already free and headed for the garbage can anyway. Just rinse and off you go.
Another option. When those Tamiya bottles are empty, just soak in some warm soapy water for a few hours and clean. I reuse them all the time for mixing paint.
wildsgt
Joined: May 27, 2007
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Posted: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - 06:50 PM UTC
I bought a small bag of med cups 7 years ago. And still have 3/4 left.I rinse them out after each use. Just a thought. 
imatanker
Joined: February 11, 2011
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Posted: Wednesday, August 07, 2013 - 08:59 PM UTC
I do the same thing as Frank. If you put some of what you use to clean your brush with in one of the wells to start with, you can go from one color to the next with out having to mess with the whole "Stop everything while I get up and clean my brush" thing. Jeff T.
F3066
Joined: November 20, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, August 08, 2013 - 01:04 AM UTC
I thought id replied to this but I hadn't to much glue.... if ya can find em film canisters
chumpo
Joined: August 30, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, August 08, 2013 - 06:03 AM UTC
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. I like this one, just don't go to the store when you are hungry.Howdy
Here is my 2 cents worth..
The Plastic Ketchup cups from McDonalds. Small disposable and free. Grab a few every time you visit.. ONly thing is.. I don't recommend using them for Lacquer based paint.. the bottom kind of melts.. ask me how I know....
Delbert
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Joined: March 30, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, August 08, 2013 - 06:36 AM UTC
I'm a fan of those medicine cups. I usually cut off the bottom, then cut them lengthwise to make small palets.
And if you happen to need to keep a small batch of mixed paint for a bit longer, look no further than cheap & simple plastic contact lens cases.
And if you happen to need to keep a small batch of mixed paint for a bit longer, look no further than cheap & simple plastic contact lens cases.
chumpo
Joined: August 30, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, August 08, 2013 - 11:09 AM UTC
I still say get the metal ones, sure you have to clean them afterwards but then there nothing to throw away but the paper towels .
Ironmike
Joined: March 28, 2006
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Posted: Thursday, August 08, 2013 - 11:12 AM UTC
After I finishing taking my meds, I keep the twist off caps, pull out the thin cardboard insert and presto! Great and cheap pain cups or whathaveyou. Soak 'em after a use and they can be used many times over.
Ironmike
Ironmike
srmalloy
Joined: April 15, 2012
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Posted: Monday, August 12, 2013 - 08:46 AM UTC
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The Plastic Ketchup cups from McDonalds. Small disposable and free. Grab a few every time you visit.. ONly thing is.. I don't recommend using them for Lacquer based paint.. the bottom kind of melts.. ask me how I know....
For a more general version, look for 'Solo B200 2 oz translucent plastic souffle cups', available from Amazon, restaurant supply places, Smart&Final, Wal-Mart, et al., generally for around $4-$5 for a pack of 250. Solo also makes a paper 2oz cup, but it's waxed paper, which can create problems with paint solvents. The plastic cups can also be found in black plastic, as well as in other sizes, and lids are available (not reliably airtight, although they're fairly watertight).
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