Ultimate Wet Palette XL – Professional Antibacterial Painting System
Ultimate Wet Palette XL 👑
Green Stuff World's Complete Painting System
Wet Palette + Drybrush Station + Mixing Palette = Everything You Need
This isn't just a bigger wet palette. The Ultimate Wet Palette XL is a complete painting station that combines three essential tools in one package: an extra-large wet palette for keeping your paints fresh, a textured drybrush palette for perfect drybrushing control, and a 24-well mixing palette with removable cups. Everything nested together in a compact, portable system.
If you're serious about miniature painting – whether you're batch painting armies, working on competition pieces, or spending full days at the painting desk – this system gives you the workspace and organization that standard palettes can't match. Let's break down what makes this worth the upgrade.
What Makes This "Ultimate"? 🏆
The standard wet palette is great. This takes it several steps further:
- ▸ XL Size (190 x 280mm) – nearly double the workspace of standard palettes. Room for multiple colour schemes, large batches, or complex projects without cramming everything together
- ▸ Dedicated Drybrush Palette – textured surface (130 x 180mm) designed specifically for loading brushes evenly. No more drybrushing on paper towels or your hand
- ▸ 24-Well Mixing Palette – individual removable wells (130 x 180mm total) that pop out for cleaning. Keep your custom mixes organized and clean
- ▸ Premium Hydrofoam Sponges – XL-sized with Sanitized® anti-fungal coating. Better moisture distribution, longer lifespan, less chance of mould
- ▸ Everything Nests Together – the two smaller palettes store inside the main XL palette. One elastic band secures the whole system for transport
Size Matters: XL vs Standard 📐
💡 Real talk: The XL isn't just "bigger" – it's a different way of working. You can have base colours, washes, highlights, and custom mixes all laid out at once without playing Tetris with your paint blobs.
The Three Components Explained 🎯
💧 Component 1: XL Wet Palette (190 x 280mm)
This is the heart of the system. Same wet palette principle as the standard version, but the extra space changes how you work:
✓ Batch Painting Heaven
Painting 20 Space Marines in the same colour scheme? You can lay out every colour you need – base, shade, layer, highlight – all visible at once. No more "where did I put that mid-tone I mixed?" Everything's in front of you.
✓ Multiple Projects Simultaneously
Work on different miniatures without constantly cleaning your palette. Keep fantasy miniature colours on one side, historical on the other. Or separate warm and cool tones. The space lets you organize logically.
✓ Complex Colour Schemes
NMM (non-metallic metal), advanced blending, or multi-step glazing all need lots of transition colours. The XL size accommodates 10+ shades for a single gradient without crowding.
✓ Less Frequent Paper Changes
More space means you can use cleaner areas of the paper longer. The XL hydro paper (180 x 270mm) gives you more fresh surface area before needing replacement.
🖌️ Component 2: Textured Drybrush Palette (130 x 180mm)
This is a game-changer if you drybrush regularly. The textured surface is specifically designed to load brushes evenly:
How It Works
Put a small amount of paint on the textured surface. Work your brush across the texture in circular motions. The texture removes excess paint evenly from your brush – better than paper towels which can leave fibres, better than your hand which is uneven, better than cardboard which wears out.
Why This Matters
Drybrushing is all about control – too much paint and you lose detail, too little and nothing happens. The texture gives you consistent results every time. Your highlights will be cleaner and more predictable.
Easy Cleanup
The palette is smooth plastic underneath the texture. Once paint dries, it peels off easily. Rinse with water or wipe clean. Much easier than trying to get dried paint out of paper towels or off your painting desk.
🎨 Component 3: Push-Pop Mixing Palette (24 Wells, 130 x 180mm)
This is where organization meets practicality. 24 individual wells in a flexible tray:
Individual Well System
Each well is separate but connected. Mix your colours in the wells, and they stay organized. Need to mix a large batch of a specific colour? Use multiple wells. Working with limited palette? Use fewer wells and keep things tidy.
Pop-Out Cleaning
The flexible silicone material lets you push out dried paint from below. No scraping, no scrubbing – just flex the well and the dried paint pops out. This makes cleaning way less annoying than rigid plastic mixing palettes.
When to Use This vs Wet Palette
Use the wet palette for: colours you want to keep fresh for hours/days
Use the mixing wells for: quick mixes, testing colour combinations, washes you'll use immediately, or when you want clearly separated colours without risk of contamination
Storage Option
Since the mixing palette is separate, you can keep mixed colours in the wells between sessions if you seal it properly. Not as long-lasting as the wet palette, but useful for same-day or next-day painting.
Premium Features That Matter 🔧
🧽 Hydrofoam XL Sponges with Sanitized®
These aren't basic sponges. Hydrofoam is denser and more uniform than regular sponge material, which means better moisture distribution across the larger surface. The Sanitized® anti-fungal treatment actively prevents mould and bacteria growth – important when you're keeping things damp for extended periods. Two sponges included means you always have a backup or can run multiple palettes.
📄 50 Sheets XL Hydro Paper (180 x 270mm)
The larger paper matches the XL palette size. Same semi-permeable membrane technology as the standard version, but sized properly for the bigger workspace. 50 sheets will last months even with heavy use – figure 5-10 painting sessions per sheet depending on how messy you work.
🔒 Integrated Transport System
The two smaller palettes (drybrush and mixing) nest inside the main XL palette. One elastic band secures the whole stack. This means you can transport your entire painting station to a friend's house, a club, or a painting class without juggling multiple items. Everything stays together and sealed.
🌡️ Performance in Tough Conditions
The larger sponge and improved moisture retention work better in challenging environments – hot rooms in summer, air-conditioned spaces with low humidity, or if you just live somewhere dry. The standard wet palette can struggle in these conditions; the XL system handles them more reliably.
Who Actually Needs This? 🤔
✓ Army Painters & Batch Painters
If you're painting 10+ miniatures in the same scheme (Warhammer armies, historical regiments, board game sets), the XL space lets you work production-line style. Set up your full colour range once and paint multiple models before needing to remix anything.
✓ Long-Session Painters
Spend 4+ hours at the painting desk regularly? The extra space means less interruption to clean or reorganize your palette. You can get into a flow state and stay there. The improved moisture retention also means your paints stay workable through marathon sessions.
✓ Competition & Display Painters
High-level painting needs workspace for complex techniques. NMM requires 8-12+ transition colours. OSL (object source lighting) needs multiple tints. Skin tones benefit from extensive blending palettes. The XL gives you room to work at this level without compromise.
✓ Multiple-Technique Users
If your painting involves wetblending, drybrushing, and precise detail work in the same session, this system supports all three workflows without swapping tools. Standard painting on wet palette, drybrush on the textured surface, quick mixes in the wells – all simultaneously available.
✓ Painting Teachers & Demonstrators
The organized, visible workspace makes it easier for students to see your colour placement and technique. The portable system means you can bring your complete setup to classes or demonstrations. Everything's professional and ready to go.
When the Standard Palette Might Be Better ⚠️
The Ultimate XL is fantastic, but it's not always necessary. Consider the standard version if:
- → Limited desk space – the XL system takes up more room. If your painting area is cramped, standard might fit better
- → Painting single miniatures – if you mostly paint one-off characters or display pieces rather than batches, you might not use the extra space
- → Short painting sessions – if you paint for 30-60 minutes at a time, the standard palette is probably sufficient
- → Budget conscious – the XL costs more. If you're getting started with wet palettes, try standard first
- → Simple colour schemes – painting with 3-5 colours per model? Standard space handles this fine
Setup & Maintenance Tips 🛠️
Initial Setup
1. Prep the sponge: Soak the XL hydrofoam completely in water, then squeeze out excess. Because it's larger, it holds more water – make sure to squeeze thoroughly so you don't over-hydrate your paints.
2. Position the paper: Lay the XL hydro paper across the damp sponge. Press gently to ensure good contact across the entire surface. The larger paper needs more attention to smooth out air bubbles.
3. Test moisture: Put a small amount of paint on one corner and wait 5 minutes. If it's thinning too much, remove sponge and squeeze out more water. If it's drying, add a few drops of water to the sponge.
During Use
The larger surface area means moisture can vary across the palette. Check edges and corners periodically – they may dry out slightly faster than the center. If needed, add small amounts of water to specific areas of the sponge (lift paper carefully, add drops, smooth paper back down).
Cleaning Each Component
Wet Palette: Replace paper when too contaminated. Rinse sponge if paint soaks through. Wipe container with damp cloth.
Drybrush Palette: Let paint dry completely, then peel off in sheets or rinse under water. The textured surface releases dried paint easily.
Mixing Palette: Push out dried paint from below thanks to flexible wells. Or soak briefly in water and wipe clean. Much easier than rigid mixing palettes.
Long-Term Storage
If not using for a week+, seal the wet palette but leave a small gap for air circulation (prevents mould). Store the drybrush and mixing palettes clean and dry inside the main unit. The system nests compactly – takes up minimal storage space despite being large when laid out.
Why This Over Other Premium Systems? 💭
Several companies make premium wet palettes. Here's what sets the Ultimate XL apart:
Complete System vs Single Tool
Most premium palettes are just... wet palettes. This gives you three specialized tools in one package. You're not buying separate mixing palettes and drybrush surfaces later – it's all here.
Integrated Transport
The nesting design means you can transport everything securely. Many premium palettes are bulky and awkward to move. This system thinks about portability from the start.
Anti-Fungal Sponges
The Sanitized® treatment is a tangible advantage. Mould is the enemy of wet palettes, especially in humid climates or with long-term storage. This system actively fights it rather than hoping you clean frequently enough.
Value Proposition
If you bought equivalent components separately – large wet palette, quality mixing palette, drybrush surface – you'd spend more than this system costs. Plus you'd have mismatched pieces instead of an integrated solution.
Complete Package Contents 📦
| XL Wet Palette Container | 190 x 280mm with sealing lid |
| Hydrofoam XL Sponges | 2x with Sanitized® treatment |
| XL Hydro Paper | 50 sheets (180 x 270mm) |
| Drybrush Texture Palette | 130 x 180mm textured surface |
| Push-Pop Mixing Palette | 24 removable wells (130 x 180mm) |
| Elastic Band | For sealing and transport |
| Storage System | All components nest together |
The Bottom Line
The Ultimate Wet Palette XL isn't just "bigger" – it's a complete rethinking of the painting workspace. If you paint regularly, work on batches, or use multiple techniques in the same session, this system eliminates the constant shuffling, cleaning, and reorganizing that breaks your concentration. Three specialized tools, perfectly integrated, with premium components throughout. It's the difference between "making do" and "properly equipped."
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