The Army Painter Wet Palette TL5051

The Army Painter Wet Palette TL5051

It's my first time using a wet palette but its very easy to use and prevents wastage.

Don't really use the brush storage. Once serious about painting you discover that this wet palette is a little on the small side. I believe there are better options available but this does the job of a wet palette.

Years ago I tried using a Wet Palette for the first time by trying to make my own. I didn't like it at all. Then I tried the Privateer Press version, and it was a small surface, and wasn't enjoyable at all. I gave up on it and have made do with using plastic dry palettes ever since.

I was following a tutorial and the person on Youtube highly recommended trying again, and so I researched the various options out there from the different brands. Of all of the ones I looked at, including the popular options out there, this Army Painter Palette was both highly regarded, and was also the least expensive of the various options. I didn't want to spend a lot of money on something that I wasn't sure I was going to use or enjoy.

I'm glad I did try it, because this time my experience was a lot better. There are a few things I particularly like about this one:
a) the sponge is not like a classic kitchen sponge, and seems better designed to allow the paper to stay flat on it's surface.
b) the paper is much better than the P3 version I used to use, and the typical kitchen paper that my homemade version used.
c) I like the stacking system, and particularly like the brush tray which I am using to keep my assorted brushes at the ready while I paint.

Something I don't like, which is why this is 4/5 stars, is that it doesn't seal very well. The lid fits nicely on top, but it isn't an airtight seal. So, while you're running a painting session you'll be able to keep your paints working well, but after about 24 or 36 hours, you should likely start with a new sheet on the palette. You can of course extend this by putting your palette in a fridge, but i don't have the space in my kitchen fridge for something like that.

Overall I do recommend this, particularly if you aren't sure you're going to like using a wet palette, or if you're not interested in spending a lot of money on one.

Fast quality delivery, good product