Paint Palettes

Paint Palettes

Once you start learning about colours, why limit yourself to what you've got in your paint pots or tubes? Sometimes you need a colour that isn't in the paint set you have. Whether you want to lighten up your watercolours, or add dramatic shadows to your acrylic piece, you'll find it much easier to blend your colours with the right tools. 

Types of paint palettes & accessories 

• Wet palettes and palette sponges: for making thinned paints and custom blends

• Empty watercolour palettes: to mix and keep your paints fresh for your next session

• Tear-off paper palettes and pads: which let you mix small amounts of paints which you can then dispose of easily

• Classically shaped oval artist pallets:  made from wood or acrylic and perfect for mixing paints

• Individual palette cups: which are great for storing individual paint colours

• Watercolour palettes with water wells: for cleaning your brushes and helping you blend between strokes

• Glass painting palettes: great for their smooth surfaces and being super easy to clean

• Steel paint dippers: use for storing your solvents, acrylic or oil mediums clipped to your palette

Plastic Palettes:
Ideal for both studio and classroom settings, plastic palettes are a favorite among artists and hobbyists. These versatile, cost-effective tools work excellently with acrylic, oil, gouache, watercolour paints, or inks. Their adaptability makes them a staple in any artist's toolkit.

Wooden Palettes:
For those who appreciate tradition and durability, wooden palettes are the go-to choice. Revered by iconic artists throughout history, these palettes feature a flat surface that excels when used with heavier-bodied paints like acrylics and oils. Their classic design not only adds a touch of nostalgia but also facilitates professional-level mixing.

Disposable Paper Pads:
Perfect for outdoor painting (en plein air) or when working with varying color schemes, disposable paper palettes offer convenience and cleanliness. Simply tear off and discard the used sheet once you're done or if the paint has dried. This makes them particularly suitable for acrylic paints, ensuring a hassle-free cleanup and fresh start for each new project.

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FAQs

What kind of paint palette is best?

This depends on what kind of mixing you're going to be doing. If you want to mix watercolours or acrylics, you'll want to have deep wells. If you're trying to mix thick oil paints a large, flat surface like glass or wood will help. If you need to move around a lot, an art palette you can hold easily in your hand is what you're after.

Why do artists use palettes?

They’re a great way to keep all the paints you’re using handy. You'll find it difficult to paint if you've got your colours still in their little tubes! Art palettes also give you an opportunity to mix up the colours you want if you don't have the exact one you need ready to go. An essential part of any painting experience!

What is paint palette paper?

It is a disposable piece of smooth, coated paper that an artist can place on their wooden palette so they have somewhere to mix their paints, but keep their palettes clean. Some palette papers come in pads that have built in finger holes, so you can use the pad as the palette itself and then put the used sheet in the bin!

What is the best watercolour palette?

A good watercolour palette should have plenty of space for mixing and wells for keeping the colours in place! You may also want to opt for a paint palette that ensures your paints  don't dry out or spill in transport.