Hello, I'm Makiwo G of MAG-HAMMER, selling Warhammer in Iida City, Nagano Prefecture.
There's a product called "wet palette (water palette)" that isn't sold by Games Workshop (GW).
I saw it in videos and thought, "I want one," but since I heard you could make one yourself, I decided to try making my own.
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What is a wet palette?
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"A palette that uses a water-soaked sponge to prevent paint from drying out."
Citadel paints are fast-drying, so if you put them on a palette like paper
"A lot of paint that I put out dried up and became unusable."
"The paint dried up while I was receiving an Amazon package in the middle of painting."
These kinds of situations can happen.
This has the advantage of "drying quickly, making it easy to apply multiple coats," so it's a trade-off.
However, by using a wet palette with Citadel paints, "the paint you put out dries less easily, and you can close the lid and save it for the next day."
Added October 2025: My current wet palette
When I first started Warhammer, I used the wet palette I made here, but since then I bought a product from Greenstuff World (only the palette below), and now I only use its container.
(Did they stop selling just the palette?)
While a wet palette certainly allows paint to be kept for the next day, being lazy, I ended up getting mold on my sponge.
So now
1. Place a paper towel in the palette and add water.
2. Place a kitchen paper or similar on top of the damp paper towel.
3. Done!
I'm using a simple one like that.
Since I can't paint every day recently, I dispose of the kitchen paper after each use.
The following content about the wet palette I made in the past might be a bit old, but I hope it's helpful to someone.
I tried making it myself.
Things to prepare
●Tupperware
Honestly, anything will do. The size of the Tupperware = the size of the palette So, choose the size that suits you! ●Sponge I chose one without bumps, but anything should be fine. The important thing is "to choose a product that fits inside the Tupperware." I bought the Tupperware above on Amazon, and then went to a 100-yen shop to check the size and buy the sponge. ● Baking Sheet Pay attention to the size of this too! For the container above, I needed a 20cm baking sheet, so I went to a 100-yen store and looked for a "20cm x 5m" product. My impression after using it is that "it does its job well enough." The paint on the palette dried slower, and by closing the lid, I was able to use it the next day. One thing to note is that in the image above, the areas where the sheet and sponge were not touching dried out normally. In other words, it did not function as a wet palette unless the paint was on top of a sponge and moisture was being supplied. So far, I haven't found any inconveniences, but if I had to pick one, it would be that "it's a bit of a hassle to manage because it contains water." If you tip it over, it's likely to get messy with water. Also, if the sponge is left in water for too long, it can cause mold to grow. I air-dry my sponge in the sun about once a month, but I think some people might find this troublesome. I've mentioned the advantages of a wet palette, but I'd also like to mention the advantages of a paper or similar palette. The biggest advantage is that when thinning paint with water (dilution), you can check "how much it's thinned" as you go. I rarely thin base colors, but for layer colors, "1 part paint : 2 parts water" I might thin it by about that much. With a paper palette, you can check little by little, right? Also, since each sheet is disposable, there's no chance of mold growing like with a wet palette. I think it's as hygienic as paper cups. A wet palette is a very good item. You can make one yourself for cheap, or buy high-quality pre-made products. Once you get used to painting, try using a wet palette and enjoy an even better "painting life." If you find it too much trouble to go to a 100-yen store or search around, I recommend this pre-made product. That's all for this time. See you next time!
Finished!
Disadvantages of a Wet Palette
Advantages of a Paper Palette
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