fulcrum1 Posted December 15, 2015 Share Posted December 15, 2015 What are you guys using out there other than the arm? I've seen the jigsaw and the ultrasonic cleaners on youtube, but was hoping there would be a better way for acrylics that have been stored for several years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gonzalo Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I actually have a battery powered latte mixer. You stick it in the paint bottle turn it on and it mixes the paint quite well. Once I am done mixing it I put it inside another bottle with thinner in it and then wipe it off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MoFo Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I actually have a battery powered latte mixer. You stick it in the paint bottle turn it on and it mixes the paint quite well. That's what Badger recommend for mixing paint, per their President in some 'all about airbrushing' lecture posted on Youtube. Supposedly the best way to mix pigments and keep them in suspension (and, particularly for acrylics, without introducing air bubbles). There are many males/models available and they're not hard to find for $5 or less. Amazon have a slew of 'Milk Frothers' for $3 - 5 and you can probably find them at your local dollar store. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted December 16, 2015 Author Share Posted December 16, 2015 Thanks, I may pick one of those up. I used to stir old model master pots with a toothpick when I was kid...took forever. I saw a "typhoon" mixer/shaker on Ebay for $80. Pricey, but you don't have to take off the lid or deal with the mess. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
denstore Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I have a vortex mixer that does the job easy and clean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
galileo1 Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 I use these two: The Robart shaker is really good. You do have to be a bit careful as it tends slide around when operating (I always hold it down) but, other than that, it's great! Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tailspin Turtle Posted December 16, 2015 Share Posted December 16, 2015 Old school: a little screwdriver that I made in shop more than 50 years ago. Long enough to reach the bottom, small flat tip, easy to clean. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ro-Gar Hobbies Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I started out with a paint shaker about 10 years ago, but it didn't last long. Once I found the Badger mixer, I never looked back. Best freaking thing invented next to sliced bread in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mightymax Posted December 23, 2015 Share Posted December 23, 2015 I got a battery operated cocktail stirrer that looks like the Badger unit at my local Dollar Tree a few years ago. The end loop that actual stirs was a tad big to fit inside a Model Mster sized bottle. So I snipped out a bit of the wire fom the loop and closed it down to a smaller loop with pliers. That took ten minutes and it now fits in the paint bottles and works very nicely. Most of the time I just revert to shaking the bottle even though I have read numerous times you should not.... Max Bryant Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Keeper Posted December 27, 2015 Share Posted December 27, 2015 If I'm pretty sure I'll be painting that evening, I put the tins in my pocket. Works especially well at the gym! Obviously, if you're working with glass bottles then some precautionary padding is smart. Also helps to put a BB or two in the container. A soft air plastic BB will melt in solvent based paint, a metal BB may rust in acrylic paint. And securing containers to jigsaws, sanders and other appropriate tools works a treat. Now if you've got a particularly sludgy bottle the paint stirrers are perfect. You can make one yourself out of any small motor, a shaft and a gear. Just make sure you can run it at a slow speed or you'll have a comedy act! Video and put it on youtube... hth Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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