The Army Painter Wet Palette for Acrylic Painting & Hydro Pack Paper Palette - Premium Wet Palette for Miniatures with 50 Palette Paper Sheets & 2 Wet Palette Sponges - Painting Palette with Lid

br>I'll be using this to paint my miniatures because I also use Army Painter paints, so it was a no-brainer for me to get it. Advantages: br>br>
1: br>2: Well-packaged and spotless br>3: Not harmed br>br>Cons: Helps keep your paints wet so they last longer. br>br> 1: br>br>2: br>br>3: br>br>4: There are no instructions on how to use the product for anyone who is new to using a Wet Palette.
2: The soft foam used to hold the water arrived bent, which many people will consider a flaw because they don't have the time to wait for the bed to straighten out. br>br>Overall, if you're getting into miniature painting like I am, this is what you should learn to use. Your paints, as well as your wallet, will thank you for not purchasing new paints too soon. The only reason I gave it a four-star rating was because I didn't know how to use a wet palette. Damaged in no way.

Jaycee Buck

| Oct 30, 2021

It's a fantastic tool when used correctly. This is for PAINTING purposes only, not for storing paint. It's a five-star rating because, when used correctly, it's fantastic. This wet pallet is for painting purposes only, not for storing paint. It aids in the proper thinning and blending of paint, which is the purpose of a wet pallet. If you're going to be painting for several hours, keep distilled water on hand to add a capful at a time as needed. Evaporation is an unavoidable part of the process. Set the right expectations, and don't expect to be able to "store" paint on the paper in between daily or weekly sessions. A wet pallet isn't designed for that. The cover's sole purpose is to prevent dust and lint from accumulating in your work area, and if you've ever painted, you'll understand what I'm talking about. br>br>Brush storage is an optional feature that works well with the triangular AP brushes for which it was designed. However, I do not keep brushes in it because I keep them on a stand for easy access and I do not paint outside of my studio (aka basement hobby room).

Aryan Ball

| Feb 10, 2021

Back in April, I purchased this wet palette. This product would have received four stars based on my initial impressions and the first month of use. The presentation is fantastic, and the design is elegant. The sponge is a tough, long-lasting material. My only complaint right out of the box is that some of the brushes from Army Painter won't fit in the brush holders inside the top compartment. Anyway, now it's today, and I'm completely dissatisfied. This palette eventually stopped keeping my paints wet, and the only way I can get them wet now is to stack books on top of it while it's closed. THE RED CENTER INSERTS HAVE WARPED UPWARDS AND DO NOT SEAL NOW THAT THEY ARE CLOSED. While the included red band is attractive, it is insufficient to keep the case closed. Given the lack of latching or snapping components in the design, I'm not sure how well this insert would have worked with a large cloth rubber band around it in the first place. To begin with, the red insert didn't seem to fit tightly enough into the shells. A wet palette serves only one purpose, and the design of this one will eventually cause that purpose to fail. It should be redesigned in some way. Make the red insert in the center snap into the top and bottom, thicken it, whatever. This is unforgivable, and it occurred despite the fact that the sponge was not kept wet with paint inside it 24 hours a day, seven days a week as recommended. Granted, quality control is unlikely to catch plastics warping after a few months. But, man, this is a problem that could have been avoided with a better design, and given the current one, I'm not surprised it occurred. The only reason it gets two stars rather than one is that it's still a nice-looking piece that can be used with a stack of books (or a cinder block) on top of it.

Mariam Miranda

| Jan 30, 2021

For a few years, I've been painting miniatures with a wet pallet. The built-in brush storage tray piqued my interest because I travel frequently. As it turns out, the case is the only positive aspect of this pallet. The sponge is awful, and the paper is even worse. br>br> This pallet dries out in about an hour after being set up with the sponge and paper that comes with it. I ended up cutting the extra sponges from my other wet pallet to fit this case, and reverting to good old parchment paper. br>br>I still like the case, but it's overpriced for what you get, especially since the pallet itself isn't very functional.

Grant Avery

| Oct 29, 2021

The wet pallet is fantastic, but it has one major flaw that I don't care for, but which is simple to fix. br>br>The brushes are separated by dividers in the section where they are kept. However, because the dividers do not extend all the way to the bottom of the top piece, if the pallet is moved or placed vertically, the brushes fall out of the dividers and flop around inside, making the brush holders ineffective unless the pallet is held horizontally. br>br>Easy fix: place a small piece of foam inside the top piece that presses down against the dividers. br>br>However, I would strongly recommend it.

Rogelio Case

| Dec 25, 2020

The price was lower here than at my local game store. The purchase was a great success. This has been my go-to for the past three or four months. The first sponge is still in use. Every now and then, I take it out, wring out the water, and wash it with Dawn dish soap, rinsing thoroughly. If you leave the papers on for an extended period of time, paint will seep through, so don't mistake discoloration for mold. It's highly unlikely to be the case. To avoid that problem, I added a small amount of copper wire, and so far there have been no problems. br>br>Papers are only good for three weeks. Depending on the color of paint I'm using (some colors separate more than others), it could take up to four days. I haven't tried making my own papers yet, and I haven't even used half of what comes with the palette, but I've heard the Army Painter papers are superior to parchment paper cut to size, and I'm glad I did keep the plastic box it came in to store the papers and spare sponge. This purchase made me very happy. br>br> Hands down, this is better than the sandwich tupperware box I had been using.

Anais MAHMOOD

| Jun 13, 2021