Acrylic paint palette

Begin by selecting a palette that suits your media and workflow. For acrylics you’ll find both acrylic-specific palettes and multi-media options, including clear glass and transparent acrylic designs. If you teach or work in groups, consider larger multi-well palettes for sharing space. A range exists from 1-piece simple trays to multi-pack sets with many wells, letting you choose based on your painting approach.

Material choice affects cleanup and compatibility with different paints. Acrylic palettes are common, with variants like clear glass, transparent acrylic, and plastic trays designed for easy cleaning and non-stick behavior. Some options explicitly advertise non-stick surfaces, while others emphasize easy rinse-and-wipe maintenance, ensuring you can switch between oils, acrylics, gouache, and watercolors with minimal staining.

Choose based on your mixing needs: a 7-well flower-design palette works for small setups, a 12-hole palette supports more colors with lids, and a large 36-square palette is ideal for classroom or collaborative work. If you want a simple, reusable option, a single clear oval or rectangular tray might suffice for quick mixes and color tests.

Yes, many palettes are designed for multiple media. For example, products describe use with watercolor, oil, acrylic, propylene, and gouache. This versatility lets you switch between paints without purchasing separate palettes, as long as you clean between media to avoid color contamination.

Non-stick surfaces and easy-clean designs are highly desirable, as many options emphasize wipe-clean maintenance. Some palettes are designed for dishwasher-safe cleaning, while others require gentle washing. Look for smooth surfaces, splash-proof lids, and well-sealed edges to prevent paint from drying in crevices.

The 36-square colour palette is especially suitable for group use, enabling multiple artists to work from a single surface. This design fosters collaboration in workshops or classrooms, reducing setup time and encouraging shared mixing space, while other multi-well sets provide ample options for individual studios or schools.