No worries here though; see that wide-bottom. Low to no risk of small bump causing a tip-over. Brush Scrubbing Ribs Textured rib or grooves on the bottom and side can be used to gently agitate brush bristles. It really works to improve rinsing colors off your brushes (of any size). The Citadel Water Pot has made it easier for me to clean brushes with less effort and abuse to the actual brush itself. A nice water cup won’t make you a better miniature painter or artist, but like all worthwhile tools, a dedicated painter’s cup can add to your sense of confidence, self-efficacy, and pride in your work. Don’t believe me? Read on below and don’t tell me you’re not intrigued. 🤪

Sure, a painting water cup is, well, just a cup. But, a dedicated cup you use for painting will be a part of your hobby arsenal that you can rely on. Every. Damn. Time. 2. Increases satisfaction When you paint with tools and equipment you know are reliable, your end result is more satisfying. If you fail at achieving the artistic result because some brush or water cup seemed sub-par, you’ll naturally project blame on your external environment. Heavier water cups and mugs, or those with wide bottoms will have greater stability. One of the reasons I love my Citadel Water Pot (reviewed here) is because it has a wide bottom and designed to not tip over.

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I personally think the water pot looks handsome sitting on my hobby desk. At the same time, it looks professional, casual, hobby-ish, and a tad whimsical (silly). “Hey, look at me, I paint my toy-hobby miniatures very super-seriously”. Form and Function? Value! Over time, this cheap disposable habit adds up into an expense that drains your hobby budget. A dedicated, good quality paint cup will last a really long time. Of course, if you get a cup/mug you enjoy having on your desk, whether it looks good or does the job particularly well, then that painters cup will have made up its value! If you have a water container and it works for you, then this Citadel Water Pot is a luxury item. It won’t make you a better painter. It won’t add anything to your workflow that isn’t already in there. This is neat. Although I have other brush holders, or generally just leave the brushes on my desk, this citadel water pot can be a new, even better place to leave my primary brush. Why there?

But, the aspect that I noticed was that the water pot has a built-in brush holder. If you look at the front of the water pot (see Citadel logo as the front), then you’ll notice the two curved notches in the top of the pot. A Built-in Brush Holder On the other hand, a limitation with larger painting cups is that they take up more space on your desk or table. They will also be heavier for those who are looking for travel-ready, portable options. But, if you have everything just the way you like it, and fail, then you’ll more likely have learned something special about yourself. You have nothing to blame. On the other hand, then if you succeed, well that’s just a special feeling I know many miniature painters and artists strive for: A quiet contentment, nobody can rob you of (not even your doubting self). 3. More organization

Yes, every artist and painter needs to wash or rinse their brushes, either during or at the end of a session. Of course, you don’t need a fancy cup or mug to hold your rinses water or solvent. You can use a disposable paper cup, a bowl, or any other non-porous container. If you’re traveling or painting with kids, these cups may be perfect. Looking for a cheap painter’s cup? Paper cups are great for rinse water or solvent. You can even write your name on them with a marker pen, or label the cups for particular uses, e.g., for drinking only versus paint water. I know some miniature painters and artists travel to conventions or other places. Some painters even work outdoors in the natural light painting miniatures. In this case, the ability to move your painting stuff easily around is a necessity. There are a lot of options for portable water cups that are both pleasing to use and highly functional. The Citadel Water Pot is the top of the list for a good reason! You can see a full review of the Citadel Water Pot (TL;DR – Amazing for miniature painting). The Citadel Water Pot is perfect for miniature painters. It holds a respectable amount of water and has an anti-tip over shape. The bottom of the pot is wider than the top, which makes this super stable.

Here’s the problem with using dishware as brush rinse cups: At some point, you’ll neglect to notice it’s not a normal beverage cup and try (and perhaps succeed) to drink from it. Paint brush water is gross. Or, worse yet, you’ll dip your paint brush into your real beverage cup. You could use one of these glass jars. The Paint Brush Cleaner Rinse Cup is an all-in-one solution for a miniature painter, artist, or hobbyist. It works great for rinsing brushes for acrylic model painting or water coloring. Some miniature painters use oil paints, and this works well with mineral spirit solvents, too. Okay, for real though, for those who are more mindful of their surroundings, random dishware as a brush rinse cup is a poor substitute to cool toys. Getting a dedicated paint cup that you take care of and treat as a partner in your painting hobby adds to the enjoyment of your art.

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This should not be under-stated. I had to use less forceto clean my expensive brush. It is a subtle point, but I don’t like abusing brushes. I need them to last as a commission painter for as long as possible. That means being gentle with the kolinsky sables while cleaning them. What this Citadel Water Pot will do is make something you already do a tad bit better, which is rinse your brushes and clean them thoroughly. This isn’t the most important criteria for a practical container to hold your cleaning water to rinse/wash your brushes. Yet, as I mentioned above, the aesthetic of the pot is what drew me in the first place. Do you even hobby if you haven’t tasted paint water or cleaned your brush in tea? Keep your jam jar away from your Gin & Tonic, your old water mug away from your hot beverage and your Citadel Water Pot away from your beer tankard. Bonus Tip. Will it be less effort than your conventional “mug” or whatever system you have to rinse off your brushes? You can take a look at other paint brush rinse cups here. For me, I kind of noticed it being easier and at least comforting to know I’m not hurting my brushes because I’m using the built-in grooves/texture to agitate the bristles instead of my oftentimes too vigorous efforts on a regular mug. This might be enough of a reason to pay for the price of admission.