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Spill Proof Paint Cups - Set of 4

by Melissa & Doug
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

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  • Set of four dishwasher-safe cups
  • Colorful lids keep paint where it belongs
  • Snap-on storage lids to keep paint fresh
  • Brush holders keep paint from spilling
  • Exceptional quality and value
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Spill Proof Paint Cups - Set of 4 + Melissa & Doug Jumbo Paint Brushes (set of 4) + Crayola Washable Kids Paint set of 10 Bottles (2 fl oz/59mL)
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Product Details

  • Product Dimensions: 15 x 4.5 x 4 inches ; 12 ounces
  • Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
  • Origin: China
  • ASIN: B000FAB7I4
  • Item model number: 1623
  • Manufacturer recommended age: 12 months and up
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #898 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)
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From the Manufacturer

Colorful lids keep paint where it belongs! A set of four dishwasher-safe cups feature brush holders to keep paint from spilling and snap-on storage lids to keep paint fresh.

Product Description

Melissa & Doug Spill Proof Paint Cups - Set of 4

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
(74)
4.9 out of 5 stars
Love this product and highly recommend it for your preschool age kids! A. Rice  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
Love the bright colors and ease of use. Minkypoo  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
287 of 287 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A paint cup that WORKS (comparison to Chenille Kraft) September 2, 2010
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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 5.0 out of 5 stars   
Length: 2:11 Mins
I purchased this set of four paint cups after being dissatisfied with a set of 10 paint cups made by Chenille Kraft. While the Melissa and Doug paint cups are more expensive (1.88 vs. 1.12 each)they are also much higher quality.

Pros:
- screw on lid will not pop off
- cap makes airtight seal that keeps paint from drying out!
- slightly larger volume

Cons:
- more expensive than competitors

I was very unsatisfied with the design and construction of the Chenille Kraft paint cups. The snap on lids didn't all fit right and the caps didn't make an airtight seal which lead to the paint drying out. They are cheap, but you will only want to use them if you are going to clean them out after each use.

The Melissa and Doug paint cups have a solid design and construction. This means that I can store paint in the cups until it is used up. You don't have to worry about the lids popping off when they are dropped or squeezed. Great product.

See my video for a hands on comparison.

With these paint cups I use Crayola Artista II Washable Tempera Paint and the Chenille Kraft Preschool Paint Brush Assortment (I have reviewed those products too). They are a great combination. I buy the paint in the 16oz bottles here on Amazon; you get a lot of paint for the money. My kids love the assortment of 24 brushes from Chenille Kraft and you can have a big and a small brush for each color of paint so you don't have to worry about washing them out until the end. It is hours of fun!

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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Another idea on how to use this product August 26, 2010
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Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 3.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 3.0 out of 5 stars   
If you are using washable paints, I prefer to allow my kids to use the paint from the original container and instead, I add tap water to the fill line and the kids use these jars to place their paintbrushes in while not in use or to clean their brushes before switching colors. It works great! It encourages my 4 year old to keep his station clean and he washes all brushes when finished painting without being told and then he'll wash out the spill proof jar. I almost didn't buy these, but I am so glad I did. It's worth it!
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Perfect, but more than acceptable March 12, 2010
By Kay J
Durability: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Educational: 5.0 out of 5 stars    Fun: 4.0 out of 5 stars   
I bought these for my little cousin's birthday along with 16-Oz. Color Splash! Washable Finger Paint Assortment (Pack of 6).

All in all, I was fairly pleased with them. They held much more paint then I thought they would, yet they were a small enough size for a two year old to handle them with ease.

We used them with Beginner Paint Brush Set (3) and although the brushes were heavy, the cups did not topple with their weight even when empty. It did frustrate him that the holes were small (they're a bit smaller than they appear in the picture), but it wasn't anything he couldn't quickly adapt to. It's just a warning if you're using somewhat larger brushes, that anything bigger than these ones won't fit with the top on.

As for the no-spill, I was pretty pleased with that. It was easy for the little guy to open and close the cap at will, but he was still unable to pull off the tops themselves - and I kind of assumed he was going to be able to, to be frank. When he knocked them over, they could lay and roll on their sides without spilling a drop of paint. However, when he turned them over and banged them against the table - globs of paint did come out. So I would assume that if this was dropped, it would spill out then. Still, spill-proof doesn't equal mess-free.

I would buy this again in a heartbeat.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great
My two artists love these. And I love the fact it reduces clean up for me by a lot. It is great for kids who like paint. Read more
Published 4 days ago by elena
5.0 out of 5 stars Cups
I haven't used these yet, but they seem to be exactly what I need. I'm going to put Tempra paint in them, and I have the matching paint brushes by Melissa and Doug, and everything... Read more
Published 7 days ago by K. Rosado
5.0 out of 5 stars ESSENTIAL
I purchased these paint cups with the KidKraft Espresso Easel. This is an essential item, although the easel I purchased came with two cups. Read more
Published 17 days ago by zuzu's petals
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for young artists
If you have an accident prone child, these are a wonder. They are easy to clean. Paint and paint brushes go in and out nicely.
Published 23 days ago by Russianflatfish
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Size
These cups are perfect for painting. They are thick and sturdy. I like that you can store the paint in them after the kids are done painting.
Published 26 days ago by Lisa Rodriguez
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for toddlers
So far I like them a lot. Easy to clean, easy to put paint into them, if they fall on the side - the paint ( unless very liquid/watery paint is in it) - nothing will spill, but if... Read more
Published 29 days ago by Eva
5.0 out of 5 stars Best invention ever!!!
I am so glad i bought this paint cups, am so pleased with it that i am buying another set. It does what it says it will do. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dupsy
5.0 out of 5 stars Does the job!
I bought this with the Crayola Artista II Washable Tempera paints.

The cups twist on and off.. and are easy to wash. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Sees
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect!
I bought these for my two year old grandson who loves to paint. These cups do exactly what they are meant to do!!
Published 1 month ago by suzan daniel
5.0 out of 5 stars Spill proof
Yes they are 100% spill proof. Love them and I can store the paint in them. I use 8 of them, 1for each color
Published 1 month ago by Mackenzie's Mom
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