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Customers like the quality, ease of cleaning, and performance of the paint cups. They mention that they're sturdy, don't drip, and are dishwasher-safe. Some also say that the cups work well with the Melissa & Doug Jumbo Paint and are perfect for toddlers. However, some customers have different opinions on the size.
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the paint. They mention the cups are the best, don't let much air leak inside, and keep the paint well in between uses. Some say they're fantastic and hold up well.
"...I was very impressed with their quality, they are very sturdy and not flimsy or cheap at all- phenomenal durable quality!..." Read more
"...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-..." Read more
"...No more wasted paint! I put these lids on and they t kept the paint fresh for over 2 weeks!..." Read more
"...They arrived in perfect condition. Some of the paint was even still usable - it really doesn't let much air leak inside if the lid is placed..." Read more
Customers like the spill-proof paint containers. They say they're easy to use, never have any paint spills, and are a real lifesaver. The lids seal perfectly well, so there are no leaks. It's really effective in keeping the mess and drips contained.
"...These cups have a very clever design that when they tip over they don't spill everywhere- what a life saver!!!..." Read more
"...in size and hold a lot of paint and if they do fall over the paint does not spill out!..." Read more
"...water in one right away and painted, he knocked it over twice and it didn't spill...." Read more
"...I'm not going to claim that they're entirely spill proof - because I'm sure there are some extremely creative kids out there, but I can say, it's..." Read more
78 customers mention "Ease of cleaning"75 positive3 negative
Customers find the paint cups easy to clean. They mention they hold a lot of paint, keep the paint area somewhat cleaner, and are dishwasher-safe. Customers also say the paint is washable and reduces the mess.
"...And OMG- these are dishwasher safe - how clever is that!..." Read more
"No mess painting! So much fun and makes my life easier to let my little one paint without the mess." Read more
"...The cups and lids are very sturdy.The material is easy to clean.Filled to the line, they are not easy to tip...." Read more
"...time, we just remove the lids, add brushes and paint- it saves a lot of time..." Read more
Customers like the cups. They mention they work well with the Melissa & Doug Jumbo Paint, are easy to clean, and are useful. Some say their kids had no problems using the cups and that they were not required to be.
"...These cups also go very well with the Melissa & Doug Jumbo Paint Brushes (set of 4)--- and you coordinate the colors of the brushes with the paint..." Read more
"...They work great although they aren't spill proof, but that's ok. It does cut down on the amount spilled, though...." Read more
"...Other than that they’re really cute and functional, just too big for tiny artist (1-4) and the ledge of an art easel." Read more
"Genius product! Works great and also holds brushes well so they don’t fall out and spill. Wonderful for toddlers and younger kids!" Read more
Customers say the product is wonderful for toddlers and younger kids. They mention it's perfectly engineered for toddler play, makes painting with toddlers less scary, and keeps paint from spilling when they knock it over.
"No mess painting! So much fun and makes my life easier to let my little one paint without the mess." Read more
"...Wonderful for toddlers and younger kids!" Read more
"...These are perfectly engineered for toddler play! My young toddler son loves to pour and play with these cups...." Read more
"...My 2.5 year old loves to draw and paint and these are so ideal for any age! Amazing paint cups!" Read more
Customers are satisfied with the durability of the paint. They mention it's reliable and stable. Some also say the deep groove means there's no chance of it coming unhinged.
"...they are very sturdy and not flimsy or cheap at all- phenomenal durable quality! And OMG- these are dishwasher safe - how clever is that!..." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...They are wide enough so they sit very sturdy the lids screw on and off easily and they have a good size hole to fit even larger paint brush handles..." Read more
"...It does cut down on the amount spilled, though. These are VERY sturdy!-..." Read more
Customers like the sealability of the paint. They mention the lids stay sealed and close securely. Some say the bottles are plastic so they won't break.
"...Pros:- screw on lid will not pop off- cap makes airtight seal that keeps paint from drying out!- slightly larger volume..." Read more
"...of the best features is it has the screw on cap but then it comes with a flat lid that goes over it that snaps to keep leftover paint from drying out..." Read more
"...I love that it seals. It’s easy for my kids to use. Way bigger than I thought would rather have 6 that were smaller but plan to keep" Read more
"...Some of the paint was even still usable - it really doesn't let much air leak inside if the lid is placed properly...." Read more
93 customers mention "Size"62 positive31 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the size of the paint. Some mention it fits well in their Melissa & Doug easel, while others say it's too big for tiny artists and the ledge of an art ledge.
"...First of all I love their size- they are perfect not too small not to big, they hold a descent amount of paint so my daughter can really paint for..." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...into the cup to get paint and they didn’t topple over they are very generous in size and hold a lot of paint and if they do fall over the paint does..." Read more
"These cups are larger than expected but good for stability. These are durable and do not spill...." Read more
The only thing I would change about this product is the number of cups! This set comes with four cups- blue, red, yellow, and green. My son loves to match colors (puts the right color brush in the right color cup), so I know he would love to have more color options, but the cups do the job very well! It's very convenient to pour the colors you want into the cups, and then later you can just put the caps back on and paint again later! We are using these cups with the Melissa and Doug easel and they work great. I guess we'll just have to pour purple, orange, or pink paint in the wrong color cup!
I am obsessed with these cups!!! I think they are just so clever and innovative! I just absolutely love them! I bought them for my 2 yr old who just loves to paint for hours on daily basis, and having to constantly take out constantly different kind of containers and dirty them up and clean them up and having them spill everywhere all the time ALL over my house just wasn't cutting it anymore! So I though there had to be a solution so I found these on Amazon, and within minutes made the purchase- I did not hesitate because I loved the idea of these cups and Melissa & Doug hardly disappoints me. Well, when I received these in the mail I loved them even more!!!! I was very impressed with their quality, they are very sturdy and not flimsy or cheap at all- phenomenal durable quality! And OMG- these are dishwasher safe - how clever is that! I love it when companies try to make our lives a little easier- so how thoughtful of them! :)
First of all I love their size- they are perfect not too small not to big, they hold a descent amount of paint so my daughter can really paint for few hrs and the cup will last her that one day, even if not the 2nd day--- and yes she can use the same cup the next day because these bad boys have snap on lids on them for an air tight seal- so the paint can stay there and be safe without completely drying out or spilling....and if they do dry up (depending on the consistency of the paint mixture you made) I just add some water to bring it back to life- so no biggy.
These cups have a very clever design that when they tip over they don't spill everywhere- what a life saver!!! I love that these are 4 different colors so that we can put the paint color that coordinates with the color of the cup. These cups also go very well with the Melissa & Doug Jumbo Paint Brushes (set of 4)--- and you coordinate the colors of the brushes with the paint cups as well. My daughter is 2 yrs old so she loves to coordinate things now- so that a little fun learning/educational aspect of the product as well.
Over all I adore these cups and recommend them for everyone to grab a set for their little artists! I will definitely buy another set for grandparents house when they go visit- especially considering their price I can afford to have 2 sets!
UPDATE: I have had these for 7 years now and they still work as well as the first day I got them. None of my kids have managed to break them.
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.
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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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Bought these because my granddaughter loves to paint but is still little and a bit clumsy so I wanted something that was sturdy and would last, these are great! I looked at a lot of spill proof cups and these are the best!! They are wide enough so they sit very sturdy the lids screw on and off easily and they have a good size hole to fit even larger paint brush handles my granddaughter had no priblem putting her brushes into the cup to get paint and they didn’t topple over they are very generous in size and hold a lot of paint and if they do fall over the paint does not spill out! Also one of the best features is it has the screw on cap but then it comes with a flat lid that goes over it that snaps to keep leftover paint from drying out! No more wasted paint! I put these lids on and they t kept the paint fresh for over 2 weeks! I was so impressed I bought 2 packages of these and the cost was well worth it now I don’t cringe when my granddaughter wants to paint!
I bought these paint cups to make homemade paint for my 3 year old. They work great although they aren't spill proof, but that's ok. It does cut down on the amount spilled, though. These are VERY sturdy!
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I like the product but definitely think it could be cheaper. I love that it seals. It’s easy for my kids to use. Way bigger than I thought would rather have 6 that were smaller but plan to keep