To be clear , according to Opie , the ideal condition for paint storage and usage is between 60 and 80 degrees and relatively non-humid conditions .

And if you are looking to keep your paint at its peak performance , Muller suggests two key principles : pack it loosely in an air-tight container . Packing your paint too tightly into a container will cause it to warp , dimple , or break as it expands , and it absolutely needs to be kept dry . Think air-tight food storage containers , or for the highly-committed , dry-box coolers . Pod loaders can be used , in a pinch for short-term storage , but only if they have both lids , and consider placing the desiccant that comes with your paint in the bottom of it .

There is a military idiom “ keep your powder dry ,” that means “ stay calm and ready for any possible threat .” Apparently , the guys with muskets had it easy compared to us . After all of that science , exploration , folk wisdom , and experience , it all felt pretty overwhelming . There truly is so much more that goes into these gel balls that we complain about all of the time . Paint is clearly fragile and temperamental . But the proper way to care for it is simple , actually .

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