The palette. I started using this glass plate in early Spring. Before that I had a medium size travel palette with little scoops for about 20 different colors and a sealed lid. Though I liked that I could close a lid on it, that palette didn't actually seal very well as I got paint on the rim very very quickly... I also didn't need all the little scoops and found myself only using the flat mixing section, which, when holding the paint choices as well, turned out to be a bit small.
So I found this 18in x 24in piece of glass and started to use it. I really like it. Have not scraped it yet, and maybe glass is not the best material for its fragility, but I like it. Paint is always very smooth and there is plenty of space and its got weight enough. I do need to tape the edges. When I am done, I cover it all up with wax paper and fold under to seal. For me, this keeps it well enough. If I go a long time without painting, I clear the palette by working til its empty or I usually have a "left over paint" canvas kicking around for experimenting and such to make sure everything gets used up.
There is a certain chaotic order to paint placement too, but that is a story for another day.
In the meantime, from now until December 31st, there is a sale on my website. All pieces are from 2010 - 2012. 40% OFF. Please take a look.
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