Easy to premix watercolor paint but a tad flimsy, tubes arrived wrinkled
I ordered these tubes of empty aluminum paint so I could create custom tubes of Daniel Smith extra fine watercolor paint in single color. It makes it convenient to use when premixed and keeps me in the creative flow. The tubes are small so make sure when pouring your mix into them tou leave enough room to crimp and seal the bottom. The tubes themselves are a tad flimsy, meaning the aluminum is thin and easy to puncture. Many of the tubes arrived slightly wrinkled making the over look, once complete, unpolished, which as a professional artist and workshop facilitator isn't desireable. For these reasond, and the fact that there was a few days of delay in shipping, even though I purchased them as a 2-day shipping period via a prime member, is the reason I felt three stars was fair. What I liked about this product was that I didn't have to buy a case and it does allow me to premix paint, also making it easier for me to prepare for my workshops in advance. I do think I'll try a few more brands before purchasing again to learn if there are long tubes with thicker aluminum out there. All and all these do serve a purpose.
Rating: 3 stars