There are three different types of paint — acrylic, water-based, and oil-based — and each require different approaches for cleaning.

Acrylics, because they are water-based, can be thinned with water to create transparent washes. But the pigments don’t tend to adhere very well once this is done, which is where glazing media come in.

A handmade paint palette is a unique gift for someone who uses watercolors or acrylics – or keep it for yourself to enjoy ...