 Flashman14  | 12 Aug 2012 3:14 p.m. PST |
I always like looking at work stations to see if I can use any good ideas I come across. Here's my latest from my move back in April- this is just the painting half. I have a less interesting figure prep area around the corner. link Now I just need a photography station. Questions and comments are welcome! |
John Leahy  | 12 Aug 2012 6:23 p.m. PST |
Nice table. Your problem is the same as mine. Loads of paint and no great idea on how to store it on on near enough to your table to have access to. I have well over a 1000 containers of paint. I keep my Vallejo, Howard Hughes, Armory and most used craft paints at hand. The rest are nearby but it can be quite a clutter. Thanks, John |
| Goose666 | 13 Aug 2012 4:55 a.m. PST |
Yeh same issue here. Too many paints to go on the table. |
| Evil Bobs Miniature Painting | 13 Aug 2012 4:57 a.m. PST |
Same here. The paints are the main clutter on the workbench. |
| Flashman14 | 13 Aug 2012 5:08 a.m. PST |
I added in the figure prep area to the entry. Funny enough ALL the duplicates are not on the table. These are all unique pots. I just stood up from some work this morning .. no attempt at clean up but here's the "working" table shot:
There's about 120 25's and 60 15's on there at the moment. |
 Dentatus  | 13 Aug 2012 8:40 a.m. PST |
Bit the bullet and went with Hobby Zone a few months back. It helped. A lot. link |
| Dentatus | 13 Aug 2012 8:43 a.m. PST |
Epic painting table, Flashman. Remarkably well organized for all those paints. You sure you didn't tidy up a bit for the photos? |
| richarDISNEY | 13 Aug 2012 8:57 a.m. PST |
Nice!
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| TheWarStoreSweetie | 13 Aug 2012 10:00 a.m. PST |
I'm just as bad with paints on the table. I have found that storing them in the Rubbermaid "file cabinets" with 5 drawers. I have a complete set of Game Color, a complete set of Model Color, a complete set of P3, some Reaper, some GW (the old washes), a variety of inks and artists mediums, tools, brushes, etc etc etc. These are on wheels which makes moving them easier. |
| Timmo uk | 17 Aug 2012 8:04 a.m. PST |
I love seeing pictures of other peoples work space and am constantly amazed at how many paints many people have collected and of course the logistics of arranging them all in view and in reach. I had a dedicated painting desk when I lived with my father but now I just get out a tray of bits when I want to do some stuff. |
| Sgt Slag | 31 Aug 2012 12:28 p.m. PST |
One way to cut down on paints, is to learn to blend your own colors. It is possible to mix the same color more than once (a little practice, and it can be done repeatedly). A color wheel can help, but it isn't necessary. Experimentation is king, and it saves money, and space, on paints. YMMV. Cheers! |
| Lfseeney | 21 Apr 2013 2:42 p.m. PST |
I picked up a photo shell, fabric box 2 lamps, and 4 backdrops for 30 USD to take shots of my wife's jewelry. Drop me a PM will try and find the place it was in Colorado I think. |
| Paint Pig | 28 Apr 2013 10:59 p.m. PST |
Damn fine set-up you have there. The Sarge has the right idea and it is one I have followed for quite a while now, mixing paint is much easier than you might think and will generally provide you with better shades and highlights. A wet pallet might help with this…. Although I often mix my own shades I still struggle for painting space, my problem was/is I'm a paint hoarder! But fear not fellow hoarders, I'm trying to break myself of the habit with this great new idea
auction
Not sure how it will work but it has to be better than getting buried under pots of paint  BTW regards
dave |
