Wet palettes are essential tools for miniature painters who want to keep their paint workable for longer. Thanks to their design, acrylic paints stay moist for extended periods, making techniques such as layering, glazing and blending easier. In this category at Scenery Workshop you will find various wet palettes ideal for miniature painting, scale modelling and other precision hobbies.

What is a wet palette?

A wet palette is a paint palette that consists of a water reservoir, a sponge layer and special palette paper. Water from the sponge keeps the paper slightly moist, preventing acrylic paint from drying out as quickly as it would on a traditional palette.

For hobbyists working on miniature painting, modelling and diorama projects, this provides a major advantage. Paint remains usable for longer, allowing better control over colour mixes and painting techniques.

At Scenery Workshop many miniature painters use a wet palette to work more efficiently and manage their paint during painting sessions.

Why hobbyists use a wet palette

A wet palette helps keep paint fresh and workable while painting.

• Paint stays moist longer
• Ideal for layering and blending techniques
• Better control over paint consistency
• Reduces paint waste
• Perfect for miniature painting

Many hobbyists find that their paint behaves better on a wet palette compared to a traditional dry palette.

How to use a wet palette

A wet palette is prepared by filling the water reservoir. The sponge is then placed inside and moistened. The palette paper is placed on top of the sponge, and paint is applied to the paper.

The moisture from the sponge helps keep the paint wet, allowing you to mix colours and use them longer during a painting session.

What to consider when choosing a wet palette

When choosing a wet palette, several features are important.

• Size – suitable for your workspace
• Closable container – helps store paint longer
• Quality of palette paper
• Compatibility with acrylic paints

Many hobbyists use a wet palette daily during miniature painting projects. At Scenery Workshop you can find various wet palettes designed to keep paint workable longer during modelling and painting sessions.

Frequently asked questions about wet palettes

Why do miniature painters use wet palettes?

Because acrylic paint stays moist longer, allowing colour mixes to remain usable during painting.

Do wet palettes work with all paint types?

Wet palettes are mainly used with acrylic paints commonly used in miniature painting and modelling.

Can paint be stored in a wet palette?

Yes. Many wet palettes include a lid so paint can be stored between painting sessions.

At Scenery Workshop you can find a selection of wet palettes ideal for miniature painting and modelling projects.