J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Hi, Just thought I'd share this gem for people who are fed up of: 1. Paint drying up 2. Paint going on to thickly 3. loosing the point on their brush *4. Having little control over the amount of paint on the brush USE A WET PALETTE! Seriously I'd heard of them before but just dismissed them, I made one today and I've just painted a marine, my god how much easier was that!!! To make a wet palette you need a shallow plastic container (I used the rectangular box you get those dots of static GW grass in), then you put about 10 sheets of bog roll in (They fit perfectly in the box I used, otherwise you may have to cut to size), then add enough water so the roll is all wet, but it's not dripping everywhere. Then lay a perfectly fiting piece of grease proof/baking paper (the stuff your girlfriend bakes with *but not the recycled brown stuff, it's too low density*) over the top of the wet bog roll and voila! Awesomeness! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Interesting! Just put a few drops on and it stays wet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial Deceit Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 This is basically the whole premise of the P3 system, and how drip bottles are supposed to be used. I haven't tried it yet, but this does seem like a more economical way to do it them the P3 system, $25 for what is basically a plastic box with a piece of foam and wax paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Chaplain Astador Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 This is basically the whole premise of the P3 system, and how drip bottles are supposed to be used. I haven't tried it yet, but this does seem like a more economical way to do it them the P3 system, $25 for what is basically a plastic box with a piece of foam and wax paper. The downside is the foam doesn't hold up as long as a sponge will. For people in the US you can buy a wet palette with reusable paper and sponge for $15 at Michaels OR Hobby Lobby. Plus a google search will land you a 40% off coupon to either store each week. :) Painting on a wet palette is also better on your brushes. At most GW store's they use tiles which damage and tear your bristles. Because despite feeling smooth to the touch, they're not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted June 16, 2012 Author Share Posted June 16, 2012 Interesting! Just put a few drops on and it stays wet? Indeed, my paint from yesterday is in fact still wet :P NB it's more than a 'few drops', but not enough so you've made a small swamp. The water should not get anywhere near flowing over the top of your grease paper, but equally, all the bog roll should be wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyanamiKun Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 I also use a wet palette because it is just so much better for painting :) I tend to squeeze too much out from the bottles and with a wet palette I can usually use it all up before it dries ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhg033 Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 i use a clip lock sandwhich box (addis or something like that). used to be great with the 'old' foundation range to keep them wet and gave a good sized area similar to a tile to mix paints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacinda Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 Interesting! Just put a few drops on and it stays wet? Indeed, my paint from yesterday is in fact still wet :D NB it's more than a 'few drops', but not enough so you've made a small swamp. The water should not get anywhere near flowing over the top of your grease paper, but equally, all the bog roll should be wet. I use a plastic container made for keeping leftovers. I have had paint on the pallet still wet after being left in the closed box for over a week. It had seperated and needed stiring again, but it keeps for a long time if you keep it closed tightly when not in use. Also, if you are making your own, what you want is "parchment paper" you get from the grocery store. It is commonly used in baking. You do not want "wax paper" that it is often confused with. Parchment paper will let the water from the paper towel or spounge below to wick up through the paper. Wax paper is a solid barrier to the water. I find that I need to change out the paper every couple of weeks because the water starts to break down the paper and lets some pigment seep through to the bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Nemiel Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 Yeah i have to totally agree with J!MM!L!C!OUS! Wet palette totally revolutionizes my painting...not done anything besides brush priming and basecoating, and i feel theres so much more potential with a wet palette! Only thing i still use dry palette for is drybrushing only! Heres some tuts: http://warmaster40k.com/2011/06/16/diy-wet-paint-palette/ From GD slayer sword winner Chris Borer: http://www.fullborerminiatures.com/articles/wetpalette.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtlebrush Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Interesting! Just put a few drops on and it stays wet? You are correct! A wet pallete is seriously worth the time in gathering materials and also building one. Once you start to use one you'll never go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egon1six Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I will be applying this technique to my ETL vow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrox Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Hi, Just thought I'd share this gem for people who are fed up of: 1. Paint drying up 2. Paint going on to thickly 3. loosing the point on their brush USE A WET PALETTE! Seriously I'd heard of them before but just dismissed them, I made one today and I've just painted a marine, my god how much easier was that!!! To make a wet palette you need a shallow plastic container (I used the rectangular box you get those dots of static GW grass in), then you put about 10 sheets of bog roll in (They fit perfectly in the box I used, otherwise you may have to cut to size), then add enough water so the roll is all wet, but it's not dripping everywhere. Then lay a perfectly fiting piece of grease proof paper (the stuff your girlfriend bakes with) over the top of the wet bog roll and voila! Awesomeness! Just to give credit to the OP and those that have offered advice, I've been using a wet palette and it's definitely the way forward! I used a small ice cream tub with two sheets of folded kitchen roll (paper towel) and the baking paper on top, and it's made painting so much easier. I was painting Mephiston Red onto some Marines last night, and having just checked now, the paint on my palette is still wet. It makes the paint go on the model smoothly and is also kinder on your brushes, and best of all it costs noting to make if you already have baking paper - my wife bakes all the time so win! ;) Give it a try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted July 25, 2012 Author Share Posted July 25, 2012 Just to give credit to the OP and those that have offered advice, I've been using a wet palette and it's definitely the way forward! Thanks for the credit :) I hope everyone has been using this, or some bastardised method to great success ;) Jimmi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SgtTelion Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 I have been using a wet palette for ages. Wouldn't paint without it. For those of us lazy like me, P3 do one. It's very simple, works a treat and isn't too expensive! To echo this thread though, if you don't use a wet palette... Why not! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 What is the paper called in the UK, any links? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted September 29, 2012 Author Share Posted September 29, 2012 It's just grease proof paper mate, sometimes called baking paper. Baking Paper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhetoricus Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 Kewell. I've wanted to make a wet pallette for a while now but thought I had to find some special palette paper. Didn't realise it was just greaseproof paper. Thanks guys. Off to Jackson's on the corner then ha! How many of you still call your sainsburys Jackson's? Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted September 30, 2012 Author Share Posted September 30, 2012 My local sainsbury's is actually called Sainsbury's at Jacksons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Cheers for that Jimmi, set one up yesterday and its just one of those "how the hell did I ever work without this" type moments. Fantastic idea! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted October 1, 2012 Author Share Posted October 1, 2012 No worries Irwit, glad I could help a fellow out :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venemox Posted October 7, 2012 Share Posted October 7, 2012 I just got the stuff to make a wet palette, and I'm really looking forward to experimenting with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungicats Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I have been using a *home made* one for awhile. But some of the paints don't play nice. It's different colors, not necessarily green red etc. Could this be a result of using older paints? I fully mix them and add flow improver to keep them in condition? Looking forward to any suggestions or ideas! Thanks Bungi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted October 8, 2012 Author Share Posted October 8, 2012 I have been using a *home made* one for awhile. But some of the paints don't play nice. What do you mean? Sometimes, if a paint has been in the palette for a day or more the paint will separate, but then all that requires is a bit of re-mixing with a paint brush. The only downside is that the new mix tends to be quite watery, so dependingon the pigment you might need to add more paint to thicken it up. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungicats Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 I have been using a *home made* one for awhile. But some of the paints don't play nice. What do you mean? Sometimes, if a paint has been in the palette for a day or more the paint will separate, but then all that requires is a bit of re-mixing with a paint brush. The only downside is that the new mix tends to be quite watery, so dependingon the pigment you might need to add more paint to thicken it up. Jim The paint seems to just dry right on the paper. Not all of the paints mind you just some, most recently its been my mechrite red. At this point I'm pretty sure its just the age of the paint. Yes I understand the paint will seperate, you need to change the paper and add water..but like I said its not all the paints. Neways I'm slowly switching to the VMC/VGC line, guess it's time to replace this color. Thanks Bungi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J!MM!L!C!OUS Posted October 11, 2012 Author Share Posted October 11, 2012 @Bungi Yeah coudl be the age of the paints I suppose, I've only had paint dry out on the palette after about a week, or when I leave the lid off :) Let us know how your new paints work with the wet palette :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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