Hello, thank you for your review. I'm so sorry to hear about the dry paint in your can and that the paint was thicker than expected. That is not the performance we expect of our products, and we appreciate your feedback. Our Dynasty Paint should have an even and creamy consistency and be free of any dry paint. If that is not the case, I recommend stirring the product for around 5 minutes to get it to the correct texture and avoid any flecks of paint. If that does not resolve the issue, it's best not to use the container. In any case, your satisfaction matters to us. Please reach out to us directly if you need further assistance; our Customer Care team is happy to help! -Lina