Have your art supplies expired? How to know if they’re bad & proper storage for longer shelf life.

Описание: We’ll be covering more than a dozen art supplies: how long they’re expected to last, signs they may be past their peak, and how to properly store your art supplies so they’ll last as long as possible. If you have any other information to add based on your own experience with art supplies, please leave them in the comments. I appreciate it!

Time stamps:
0:00 - introduction to art supply guide
1:08 - watercolor paints
1:53 - gouache
2:50 - acrylic paint
3:53 - oil paints
4:35 - colored pencils
5:06 - charcoals
5:35 - soft pastels
6:15 - oil pastels (and crayons)
6:50 - alcohol markers
7:35 - acrylic paint markers
8:37 - fineliner pens
9:45 - stamp ink pads
11:00 - decoupage medium/sealants
12:20 - art paper
13:30 - addition storage solutions
14:22 - bonus tip (lost lids)
15:45 - wrap up/story time

With proper care, art supplies can last quite a long time. The time frames will vary depending on quality of materials (economy or student grade vs professional level art supplies) as well as by brand. I hope this guide helps give you an idea of what to expect from one art medium to the next. Below, you’ll find some of my favorite art supplies. Thank you for taking the time to watch!

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Amazon links for products used or mentioned in this video

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Large ziplock storage bags:
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Prima colored pencils:
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Posca markers:
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Mixed media sketchbook:
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Micron Fine liner pens, archival black:
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Miniature paint brushes, 11 piece set:
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Watercolor Brush set:
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Tape for watercolor paper, Holbein soft tape:
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Cold pressed 140lb watercolor paper:
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Winsor & Newton tube paints set:
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Hot press watercolor paper 140 lb:
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Misting spray bottle:
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