Put lids on very tightly. Store your paints in a cool, dry place. Acrylics will dry in less than 30 minutes. Lower-quality paints tend to have cheaper colorants that fade when exposed to ultraviolet light. Keep your paints out of the sun.
Acrylic paints attract dirt and dust easily.
Work in a clean, dry area away from breezes. An empty Cool Whip tub makes an ideal water bowl, and the lid doubles as a palette. Inc. How things get done. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eHow Terms of Use and Privacy .