Redgrassgames Everlasting Wet Palette for Miniature Painting and Acrylic Paints - Painter Lite 8.9" - Keeps Paint Fresh, Approved by Pro Painters - Painting Palette with Lid, Seal, 50 Sheets, 2 Foams

Can something as simple as a nice, ready to go wet palette make your painting experience better? Yes. Absolutely. It's such a small thing. Essentially a plastic box with a sponge and a sheet of porous paper. Nothing to it. You've doubtless seen a million tutorials on how to make your own with paper towel and some old Tupperware. Will that work? Absolutely. Is it user friendly, convenient, does it make your life easier? Probably not. This does all of those things. Soak the sponge, lay down a sheet of palette paper and you're off to the races. A lot of folks will say the paper is just parchment. It's not, not exactly. The quality of parchment varies wildly and it can be a huge pain to cut and place without edges rolling up and smoothing out bubbles. You simply lay this paper on the sponge and wait. It will curl and then flatten out. Barely smooth out any bubbles and you're good. It's sized perfectly, lays flat, doesn't let too much water through but also doesn't dry out. The actual 'box' of the palette seals but is not exactly air tight. THIS IS A GOOD THING. It doesn't completely lock the moisture in causing your paints to separate in an hour or so and be rendered useless. It is also quite shallow and doesn't hold a lot of standing water. Again, I think this is a good thing as it cuts down on using TOO MUCH and also eliminates the issues with stagnant nasty water in your palette. When it's time to clean up, toss the palette paper, wring out the sponge if you need to, wipe clean and you're good to go.Look, if you're reading this you likely know what you're looking for. While $30 may seem a little steep for what amounts to a little plastic box, keep it mind that it was intelligently designed, purpose built for what it is you're doing, and it just WORKS. It's made my painting experience easier, less stressful, and more fun. For me? That's well worth it.

Simply the best value in wet palette purchases you can make. The right size with quality internal sponge and paper that keeps your paints in workable shape for an extended period of time. The seal provided on the cover is excellent and ensures the paint will remain hydrated when covered, for me overnight has been no problem.If you are looking for a wet palette, this is a good place to start.

I've never used a wet palette before, much less any type. I've always put a small amount of paint into a cup or dipped the brush into a bottle when possible. Those palette allows me to add/use/mix colors, brush them on and then cap the palette with the lid. The paint stays wet, although may get a bit watered down. This sure beats wasting pain when I don't need a lot or the entire amount, the mixes stay wet for touch ups and reuse. This item included 2 "wet" pads and 50 paper sheets, I've used the pad for multiple models and the paper is tossed at the end of the project. This is a great investment and really saves the paint.

In fact a little too good, as I forgot about it for a week once and opened it up to find a touch of mold. That’s user error on my part. It works well and extends the life of my acrylic paint.

Art can be an expensive heart song. This wet pallet kept my pallette workable for the 2 weeks that I needed to paint the piece.It has a wide mixing space, the paint moisture can still be diluted if needed without making a mess. The versatility of reuse with a quick rinse or storing the used paint for a fortnight is unrivaled.This has changed my art life.

Works as intended, sponge too big had to be cut down to fit properly.

I bought this as an upgrade from my DYI wet pallet. I was on the fence for a while, but glad I did.The pad hold a lot more water then I ever expected, which shows on how well they keep the paint from drying put compared to my DIY. The thing I like the most is that the paper doesn't curl on its self and it lays nearly perfectly flat to the pad. The bottom and lid have a seal, so if need to leave for a bit, it will seal shut and keep the paint wet so you can come back to keep painting.They also include a 2nd pad, so you want to use both bottom and lid, you can double you wet pallet space. You just won't be able to seal them, as they would lay on top of each other and the water from the 2nd would get out onto the paper, reply water down you paint.

Great water palette that comes with all the materials you need and even extra sheets to use. Has been keeping my paints in great shape shape and both the size and value you get for this is really good