You know that awful moment when you go to squeeze mustard on your hot dog, and instead of getting that glorious yellow spread, you get a watery, gross layer of…whatever that is? Yeah, well, if you’re anything like me and shake your model paints until you think you’ve developed carpal tunnel, you’re probably used to seeing the same watery nastiness when you open your acrylics. It’s the worst. And it happens every time you skip shaking like a madman.
But what if I told you there’s a better way? Yup. And the solution doesn’t involve the destruction of your wrists. Enter: The Vevor Paint Mixer/Shaker, fresh off the assembly line from the beloved (and sometimes shady) Temu. Yeah, that Temu—the online store where you can find everything from a kitchen blender to a live chicken (probably), all for the price of a fancy coffee. This mixer is the first contender in my “Temu Bust or Bargain” series, where I throw down cash to see if their products are worth your hard-earned dollars or belong in the trash.
The Mixer…
Before I get into it, Todd has one of these paint mixers on his toolbench, and it gets the job done. Smooth mixes, every time. I was jealous… I saw the good life with his ability to no longer shake the shit out of these bottles, and I was tired of doing the paint-mixing dance every time I needed a new color. So I said, “Why not save my wrists and see if this Temu paint mixer is legit?”
Spoiler: It’s actually not bad! For about $20 bucks less than what you’d find on other sites or at the local hardware store, this bad boy gets the job done.
Why Use a Paint Mixer Over Shaking?
Now, why should you even bother with a mixer? Here’s the deal:
- Consistency, Baby! – Shaking is fine if you want a light arm workout, but it rarely gets the paint mixed as evenly as you’d like. You end up with chunks on one side of the bottle and watery soup on the other—kind of like splitting a meal with someone who eats half your fries without asking.
- Time Saver – Shaking takes forever. Unless you enjoy pretending you’re mixing a cocktail at a party (minus the booze), it’s just a waste of time. A mixer does the job in seconds.
- No More Paint-Water Disasters – Say goodbye to that awkward squirt of watery liquid ruining your carefully planned paint job. With a mixer, you get a smooth consistency every time. It’s like the difference between squeezing a ketchup bottle that’s new and one that’s on its last legs.
- Your Wrists Will Thank You – If you’re like me, shaking a tiny bottle for what feels like 20 minutes just to avoid the gunky bottom is exhausting. Get yourself a mixer, and your wrist can focus on the finer things in life—like holding a brush.
The Temu Test: Vevor Paint Mixer for the Win?
I went into this expecting to be disappointed. I mean, it’s Temu—home of the “what did I just buy?” And yet, this Vevor Paint Mixer was a pleasant surprise. It mixed everything evenly, was easy to use, and didn’t sound like a dying lawnmower!
For all my fellow scale modelers out there, this is the perfect gadget to have on your workbench. I’ve put all of my paints to the test on it, from acrylics to model paints, and it handled them like a champ.
If you’re curious about the full review, I recorded a YouTube video of me testing this thing out. Watch it to see if it lives up to the hype—or if it’s just another Temu flop. Spoiler alert: it’s a bargain. Disclaimer: I wouldn’t try to shake up your mustard or ketchup on it though.
Your paints—and your hot dogs—will never be the same.
Final Thoughts: Bargain or Bust?
For a fraction of the cost of name-brand mixers, this Temu find is a solid bargain. I’ll be happy that I can now avoid endlessly shaking my paints and those watery paint nightmares.
Now, if only they could invent a device to keep your hobby area clean…
