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Paint samples?

Hubby has great aspirations for our nursery - wants to paint disney characters etc, lots of colours, shapes. Great idea I thought, until it occurred to me that this will not be cheap, as lots of colours will be needed.
Where can we get lots of samples. I've never done painting in my life, although I know you can buy little pots in DIY shops, I am looking for a more free option.
One idea was to leaflet the neighbourhood to see if anyone has any paints left over from their projects, but getting hold of thousands of litres of magnolia paint isn't really what I mean. And no adults are going to be using bright nursery colours.
All ideas appreciated.
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  • bigdic
    bigdic Posts: 245 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    go to your nearest freecycle website and ask that way.
  • never_enough
    never_enough Posts: 1,495 Forumite
    Yes, I agree. I got rid of my very large collection of half paint pots through freecycle.
  • sarahlouise210
    sarahlouise210 Posts: 3,386 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Our local tip (sorry...recycling centre!) has a very large section of leftover paint - perhaps yours will too ??? Our tip is so good we actually just go for a browse!!! (in the good area!)
    I have had brain surgery - sorry if I am a little confused sometimes ;)
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