06-24-2009, 08:15 PM
I've always been a slow painter, and been frustrated at how quickly my dollop of paint starts to dry... and further frustrated by mixing in too much water or not enough, and then having to deal with the different consistency halfway through the project.
Fortunately, a few of the more experienced guys told me to try a "wet pallet" in addition to my ceramic tile. I found dozens of decent hits with a Google search for homemade versions, as well as several sold by retailers. Here's one of the better homemade ones:
http://www.astronomican.com/forums/showt...#post83554
Once I picked up the parchment paper (aka Baking Paper ~ very similar to wax paper, but definitely NOT the same) at the local grocery store... it took all of about 3 minutes to build. A couple of paper towels, a container, the parchment paper - just add water, and VIOLA! My first test was wonderfully successful with my paint dollop lasting literally hours. My wife recreated one using a Tupperware container with a seal-able lid, and her paint was still workable two days later.
Well, I hope this tip helps any other newbie painters like me. It certainly helped eliminate a lot of frustration and made for a more relaxing time at the hobby bench... and anything that helps my painting is sorely needed.
Fortunately, a few of the more experienced guys told me to try a "wet pallet" in addition to my ceramic tile. I found dozens of decent hits with a Google search for homemade versions, as well as several sold by retailers. Here's one of the better homemade ones:
http://www.astronomican.com/forums/showt...#post83554
Once I picked up the parchment paper (aka Baking Paper ~ very similar to wax paper, but definitely NOT the same) at the local grocery store... it took all of about 3 minutes to build. A couple of paper towels, a container, the parchment paper - just add water, and VIOLA! My first test was wonderfully successful with my paint dollop lasting literally hours. My wife recreated one using a Tupperware container with a seal-able lid, and her paint was still workable two days later.
Well, I hope this tip helps any other newbie painters like me. It certainly helped eliminate a lot of frustration and made for a more relaxing time at the hobby bench... and anything that helps my painting is sorely needed.