Upcycled water pots

Danone's Activia yoghourt is usually part of my weekday lunch diet. When I spotted their creamy range in the squat pots in the local supermarket, I knew that I could put the empty containers to good use!

Over the years, I have used a number of different ``waste'' containers for craft purposes, but I didn't consider any of them really suitable for water. Either they were not stable enough (risk of spillage), or the wrong sort or material (dark plastic). I've never been that keen about empty jam jars and the like, perhaps because it takes some effort to remove the label on the outside -- and also the risk of breakage.

These pots seem to fit the role well. They are made from a thin, translucent plastic, which means that they are lightweight and can be easily carried around in the field. The plastic also seems resilient to cracking. The squat proportions mean a relatively low centre of gravity, which should make it more difficult to accidentally knock over or spill the contents. They hold a modest amount of liquid -- around 100 millilitres -- so great for en plein air and smallish paintings (but probably a little limiting for larger studio work). I have not yet noticed any problem with pigment staining, and a rinse with clean water and a wipe leaves them ready for the next use.