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Paint mixing trays: top picks

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  1. Ricasso Plastic Paint Palette - Large Oval
    Best overall U.S. Art Supply

    Ricasso Plastic Paint Palette - Large Oval

    4.7/5 $8.99 Only 1 left

    Durable, lightweight plastic palette with multiple wells, easy to clean and ideal for acrylics and oils.

    • Sturdy construction
    • Easy to clean
    • Many mixing wells
    • Smaller than expected
  2. Best for acrylics

    Mona Lisa Sta-Wet Palette - 11x14

    4.6/5 $20-$30

    Keeps acrylic paints moist for days with a sponge and parchment paper system, preventing drying.

    • Keeps paint wet
    • Reusable
    • Good size
    • Sponge dries out
  3. ArtBin Heavy Duty Palettes - Double Color
    Best value ArtBin

    ArtBin Heavy Duty Palettes - Double Color

    4.5/5 $41.80

    Two palettes in one, stackable design with deep wells, great for watercolor and gouache.

    • Stackable
    • Deep wells
    • Affordable
    • Plastic feels cheap
  4. Make Market Plastic Paint Palette - 12 Well
    Budget pick Hulameda

    Make Market Plastic Paint Palette - 12 Well

    4.4/5 $6.99

    Simple, inexpensive plastic palette with 12 wells, easy to hold and clean.

    • Very cheap
    • Lightweight
    • Good for kids
    • Not durable
  5. New Wave 10x14 Porcelain Paint Palette
    Premium pick VUFVOID

    New Wave 10x14 Porcelain Paint Palette

    4.8/5 $18.99

    High-quality porcelain palette with multiple wells, smooth surface for mixing, non-porous.

    • Non-porous surface
    • Easy to clean
    • Elegant design
    • Fragile
    • Heavy
  6. Masterson Sta-Wet Palette - 9x12
    Best for beginners Masterson

    Masterson Sta-Wet Palette - 9x12

    4.5/5 $36.99 Only 10 left

    Affordable airtight palette that keeps acrylics workable for hours, includes sponge and sheets.

    • Affordable
    • Keeps paint moist
    • Compact size
    • Sponge needs replacement
  7. Copic Marker Palette - 10x7
    Best for markers Copic

    Copic Marker Palette - 10x7

    4.3/5 $7.18 Only 5 left

    Designed for Copic markers, with wells for blending and mixing alcohol inks.

    • Marker-friendly
    • Compact
    • Easy to hold
    • Limited wells

Buying tips

Consider the type of paint you use most: acrylics benefit from a sta-wet palette to prevent drying, while watercolor and gouache work well with deep wells. Porcelain palettes offer the best mixing surface but are fragile. For beginners, a simple plastic palette is cost-effective.

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