Why does it take so long to mix color into paint? Is there no better design for mixing paint than spinning a blade inside it?
I can only imagine that the viscosity of paint has a lot to do with it. Or maybe the shape of a paint can limits the shape of the mixing utensil. But I can’t help but think that something shaped more like a toilet brush could get the job done faster.
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The other common method is the shaker machine at hardware stores. It takes a good amount of time Because there’s so little pigment to so much base, that you have to put a lot of mixing in to ensure that that little amount of pigment has gotten around that whole gallon bucket. The viscosity and small amount of empty room to move around inside the can also contribute to this, yes. It would probably be better if the pigment actively dissolved into it like food coloring does with say water, but the reality is the paint is just a carrier for the pigment.
you want to make sure that the few drops of pigment is well distributed or you could end up with a fade, or streak. You could start painting here with slightly more color than when you get to there and there’s less color at the bottom of the can, less color on that side of the wall.
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