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| − | A collapsible storage container for pre-mixed artist paints. Paint tubes were first sold by suppliers in the 1840's. They were originally made from thin sheets of [ | + | A collapsible storage container for pre-mixed artist paints. Paint tubes were first sold by suppliers in the 1840's. They were originally made from thin sheets of [[tin|tin]] or [[lead|lead]]. Since WWII, paint tubes have been also been made from [[aluminum|aluminum]] and [[plastic|plastic]]. The paint tubes lengthen the storage life of the paint by minimizing oxidation and solvent evaporation. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 10:07, 10 May 2016
Description
A collapsible storage container for pre-mixed artist paints. Paint tubes were first sold by suppliers in the 1840's. They were originally made from thin sheets of Tin or Lead. Since WWII, paint tubes have been also been made from Aluminum and Plastic. The paint tubes lengthen the storage life of the paint by minimizing oxidation and solvent evaporation.
Synonyms and Related Terms
tin tube
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)