tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post1663965927445315635..comments2023-10-30T13:27:44.690-04:00Comments on Painting My World: Art Tip of the Week.....Removing Stubborn Watercolor LidsKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17239336384191511625noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14672405.post-61252372149884047412013-04-11T22:00:58.772-04:002013-04-11T22:00:58.772-04:00soaking the tubes in water takes time and results ...soaking the tubes in water takes time and results in losing the label. <br /><br />i keep a butane lighter in both my watercolor and oil painting boxes. heat the junction of the tube and cape, not hot enough to melt the cap or burn your fingers.<br /><br />cap will twist right off. easy.BWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05973591423409011225noreply@blogger.com