Wet Palette - tips & techniques you HAVEN'T HEARD OF master level guide!

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This is not just another wet palette video!!! You want to up your painting game - This is the complete guide to the wet palette and how you can increase your brush and paint control, skill and speed by using one. Emil Nyström and Age of Squidmar takes you through the ropes of how to use one, the do's and don'ts, techniques he developed during his years with painting miniatures, age of sigmar & warhammer 40k figures. How to build a wet palette and also reviews the red grass games everlasting wet palette
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Perfect miniature painting tutorial and Warhammer tutorial for using your acrylic paints, wet palette, flow improver, thinning your paints, painting tips etc. For warhammer 40k, warhammer 40 000, wh40k, 9th age, dnd miniatures, dungeons and dragons, d&d miniatures, lord of the rings and Frostgrave gaming tables.
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[@steveisaak4320]

I purchased one of the evolution airbrushes you help create, may I get some help? When I purchased it, I was very ill; now I am healthy enough to use it and have some questions. If you have a video of getting started with it, that might be all I need. Thank you sir. steve

[@peterplantec7911]

I am painting a tiny elvish girl/witch. She has a small roan wood wand that she is pointing about to release her spell. She is adorable. Thanks for all the tips. I’m 80 years old and have been painting one way or another for 3/4 of a century yet I am learning new things every day…and you are helping. It keeps me sharp and feeling young.

[@chrishagan9626]

That's amazing, I'm half your age and feeling like my eyes are too poor to keep going

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Next up: Ultimate guide to Swedish Meatballs and Miniature Painters top 5 ABBA hits!

[@zachdevenney1307]

Meatballs yes, ABBA no!

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

@@zachdevenney1307 oh its coming, after the painting a Zlatan miniature video.

[@zachdevenney1307]

@@SquidmarMiniatures nooooooooo

[@razinoff]

I like ABBA lol

[@EvilhomerNZ]

I would 10/10 watch that video. You need an 'Ultimate guide to ikea hacks for miniature hobbyists'.

[@iantait309]

I'm probably one of your older followers, being in my 60s. Just want to say a big thanks, I am 'getting back into' this hobby for somthing to keep me interested in my retierment. I did some years back with the kids! But never got on top of the painting. Have bought a wet palette and some decent brushes. After a couple of weeks I now have 10 Stricking Scorpion at a fair table top standard. It makes painting a batch so much easer. Also I can paint in a diffrent place with only the palette some water and the mini to move, so I can sit and watch a battle report while painting. Once again many thanks.

[@davidekstrom9595]

striking scorpions, is that a chaos deamon engine?

[@iantait309]

@@davidekstrom9595 Hi Dave, no its the 40K Eldar scorpions.

[@maxxammax0]

Sorry for the late comment, but this just made my day.

[@stefanbottcher7075]

so I am not too old to start painting minis, I guess - being a mid-50 I have learned about Warhammer through my son. I built scale models in my youth but focused on fine art painting then. Now it seems I am adding the miniatures again :)

[@martinmiller4181]

One of, but there's more of us about - 46 here and just starting out!

[@leecave8574]

Hey Squidmar. I've rediscovered my love of painting through my 7 year old son. He inherited a huge Tau army from my brother in law who had unfortunately decided to grow up. This has led to me unearthing my original Eldar war host from the 90s and I sprayed over the awful rendition of Biel tan that I did back then with a zenithal and OMG these models are amazing. We are learning from each other all the time. My son Max painted his tau black and then smudged red into all the recesses and went over and neatened the panels with fresh black. For a 7 year old it looks better than I could have imagined. I'm 44 and I just used the same technique on my falcon grab tank. Wow. We love watching and we emigrated from the UK to Thailand and there isn't much of a GW presence here. So we're working with what we have and repurposing old models to the best of our ability. Thanks for all the inspiration. Following this video my wife, daughter, son and myself all have homemade wet pallets and we set aside time to listen to vinyl records and paint as a family. Thank you for keeping us informed and enthusiastic. Lee

[@cerealEUW]

ew, imagine growing up :)

[@russweiller]

Good 40k group at battlefield bangkok

[@matthewstone1362]

Lovely story.👍

[@MTBDIY]

Same boat except I have two Assault on Black Reach groups of Space Marines and my Space Hulk game pieces to paint. 6 yo is really getting into the 40k board games.

[@typhoonfox6478]

Amazon has alot of gw stuff

[@mararonin6867]

I have some neurological issues in my hands that have kept me from even trying to paint small miniatures. I am so grateful for manufacturers like Wiz Kids for releasing larger models for those of us who don't wargame but still love painting. Next up are some treefolk!

[@Texicus_Reddicus]

as a guy with pretty shaky appendages (no real problems though), My best two tips are 1: cradling the mini in both my off hand and painting hand, anchoring my brush to the mini 2: sitting with my knees close to my face, and kind of pressing my arms against my legs to absorb shakiness. I know this might seem patronising since I don't know anything about you, so sorry about that.. ugh. thanks for the wiz kids recommendation anyways :)

[@mooncatcher1572]

Maybe look into getting a 3d printer. You can find files online for free or there are several great Patreon that have great models every month. One gold piece has about 4 separate models for a $1 each month. They are scaled for DnD but you can scale up to whatever size you want. If you go very much larger learn to hollow the model to save time and money.

[@anthonyadkins7487]

I too have neurological issues that have worsened over the years. At one point in my life I was an award winning modeler. Now my tremors are so severe that I believed I would never paint scale models again. I started messing around with 3D printing. There is a bit of a learning curve but now I’m printing my own dioramas. What was once at 1/72 or 1/35th scale can now be at any scale I choose (within reason of course) my tiny minis I usually print around 200% larger. There are free files online to learn, you can buy files (.stl or .obj) or make your own after a while. Shaking hands don’t have to be our end. NEVER GIVE UP!

[@anthonyadkins7487]

@@mooncatcher1572 lol I wish I had read this. I just said the same thing!😂

[@samslavin9659]

I would also add, try to get a miniature holder, along with the tips mentioned in this thread, helps me a lot with my tremor.

[@pizzafreaket]

A tip if you make your own wet palette of a plastic container. Use the lid instead for the base. You get rid of the high edges. Much better than the actual container. ;)

[@hendrikmuller8316]

Just started painting skaven after about 15 years of not being interested into the hobby at all. It’s so much easier now with all those great guys on KZbin. Thx for the awesome tutorials. Really, really helpful for me right now. 👍👌

[@quimninja]

Same here...havent painted in 20 years. Now im craving to use my free time to sculpt and paint.

[@breakhammer87]

Lol really? I started with Skaven a week ago after 18 years :D

[@BinarySecond]

DON'T: leave your pallete for 6 months, it will go mouldy.

[@vincentmuyo]

mmm, cheese smell.

[@midshipman8654]

@@vincentmuyo scratch and sniff painted miniatures.

[@midshipman8654]

might be a good idea for a nurgle army though.

[@redvelvet5374]

Put dish soap in the water

[@BinarySecond]

@@redvelvet5374 better to just not abandon it for 6 months untouched

[@italianspartacus]

Awesome video man.. I watch so many of your videos. Between you and Miniac, it helps me keep my painting "fresh" in my mind if I can't get to the table when I'm busy. Amazing techniques, narration, and editing! ALL ACES BROTHA!

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Thx mate 😊

[@AceSpec]

I realize that this video is 3 years old, but I’m just getting into painting Heroquest miniatures with my kids, and we are having a lot of fun doing so.

[@rujv200]

I have successfully left a home-made wet palette in my fridge and was able to use the paints after 3 months.

[@user-ef2zu5pu3x]

Your pfp says it all

[@jontravolta7971]

What did you make it out of?

[@rujv200]

@@jontravolta7971 Just a sealable flat sandwich box, baking paper and a thin spongy cloth.

[@tablecombat3976]

great idea

[@robbiesistrunk4914]

For those in hot humid environments that use AC in the summer. Store your closed wet palette near a window to avoid mold growth. Also, make sure to have a transparent top so the UV light can do its job. Dark and moist environments are bad, Mkay!

[@TheDigitalThreat]

but then you miss out on another great hobby... Bacteria collecting; Gotta catch um all!

[@LukeWeinhagen]

I am the "painter" for my rp gaming group so I am in a constant state of mini rotation. I do not even know what line or manufacturer the current batch are from. The tips you shared here will help me speed that up significantly, some great ways to improve the efficiency when using a wet pallet. Thanks for sharing them.

[@stefaniejany1976]

Don't lick your brush! Not only are there many Pigments that aren't especially healthy(some are toxic, some are carcinogenic some tend to cause allergies) also acrylic medium isn't healthy either. But that said, if you like to eat stuff that isn't supposed to be eaten, keep on licking your brush.

[@mattdavis9289]

I am painting up an Alarielle the Everchosen conversion mixed up with a ForgeWorld Carmine Dragon. And you made me want to change from paper towel to a sponge in my home-made palette now :) Thanks for that.

[@rockfarmer2524]

A tip regarding parchment paper: If you dont want to cut a bunch, buy muffin or cup-cake baking paper cups. Atleast in Sweden, these are circular pieces of parchment that will flatten out neatly when you wet them. and they fit a small plate very well. For the purpose of the drawing, I am currently painting a Rohan army for Middle Earth Strategy Battle Game / Lord of the Rings!

[@bencoomer2000]

Yay! Thank you for tip and great choice for painting.

[@andrewjeffries8721]

Hey Rockfarmer, if the best choice is Non-Waxed Parchment Paper then how do I find that? All parchment paper that I find via Google is all cooking paper that has been waxed. If you have a name brand of non-wax paper I would greatly appreciate it. Peace!

[@williamleitz3551]

so recently I started a small miniature commission painting business I have only had 2 sales but I am only 13 so hopefully more come soon. I have a commission I'm recently working on it is for a Vietnam veteran and he is expected only 1 mini but I thought he deserved more for his services . So I am painting 4 minis for him. This is a hard task because I want them to look great so wish me luck and good luck squidmar miniatures you have really motivated me. Hope your channel grows more and more .

[@Drako1777]

Good luck dude! Keep doing what you love

[@williamleitz3551]

@@asiburger hey man thanks, my little brother is the one that posted that and he just recently gave all four to him. They look great! and he really liked them but thanks for the advice I'll let him know

[@savagex466-qt1io]

@@williamleitz3551 Try to keep your very 1st mini as you will look back at it and be like " wow lol look how much i have improved lol " my 1st mini has so many layers on it you cant even see the face detail my other modles are much better not far from pro you can read and study all day long but you have to paint or you get no experiance have fun

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

👑👑👑 I'm in the midst of releasing my dream miniature brush as well as some wonderfully sculpted miniature busts mid June 2020. It's something I'm really proud of and been working on for the better part of the last year. You can already pre register your interest on my Kickstarter page: bit.ly/3dKjmnz 👑👑👑

[@andrewnoble8298]

I just made my first DnD miniature today! It was a polar bear model I turned into a black bear with wounds, it turned out better than expected because of your tutorials and my dad’s guidance and help, and I wanna say thank you for making the tutorial video. You helped a lot!

[@mackenziemortenson3254]

Why are the brushes so expensive?

[@josephcoon5809]

5:20 Is that crack painted on the ceiling to give your room more character? 😂 Cheers 🍻 mate. 11:00 I’m wondering if you use wax parchment, what if you take a sheet and sandwich it between two sheets of sandpaper and place a bunch of books on it to grind small holes through it? Different grits of sandpaper could be used to provide different levels of wicking. This should last longer than unwaxed parchment paper. You could also make different sheets with varying amounts of grit or no grit so you can have a dry surface for mixing paints instead of using your finger/finger nail. Alternatively, you can just place a white bathroom tile on one side of the parchment paper for use as a dry palette. 12:00 What if you used the lid instead of the base for the wet palate? Then you can use the base to hold little cups of water. You can glue 12-20 cups to the base, fill them with water, and use them for washing brushes/thinning paints. This would reduce the number of times you would have to get clean water while utilizing more of the plastic container. If you use cups shorter than than the base of the container, they won’t smash the wet palate in the lid. If you space the cups out and cut notches into some of the cups, you’ll have horizontal stands for brushes that will allow you to place your brushes in the base in such a way that the hairs are submerged in the container base water but not smashed against the sides or bottom of the base. This will allow you to soak the brush tips allowing the pigments in them to dissolve into the water without destroying the hairs.

[@Sashakemper]

I wish KZbin existed back when I first got into the hobby at 14

[@steve101968]

Glad I watched that this, did not know a bout metallic paints and it explains a few things

[@durzod2052]

I found a smaller wet palette on sale a few months back and started using it exclusively for metallics. Who knew I was doing a smart thing?

[@markr6273]

Durzod If I understand this correctly, it still deteriorates the metallic paints. Better tonuse a regular palette for them Just learned about this too

[@aceofspades9503]

Ditto- I just learned this too, and it does explain a few things. Think the metal flakes can be washed out of the sponge, or is it time to order a replacement?

[@cartouchator]

@@aceofspades9503 just use a home made one for metallics. I use thick high absorption kitchen paper towels for mine, £0.50 for a whole roll, when I used metallics on it I just throw it away and cut up a new one... Have a separate palette (professional one if you like) for non metallics but I'd only ever put metallics on a home made disposable one

[@scotsbillhicks]

Ooopsie! Just found this out too. However I started down this route via table top minions tutorial on making your own wet palette. Then we got our paws on an everlasting et palette, (the orange one), and then I got the bigger blue one. Thus I still have sponges, baking paper, and a tub. All out of Tesco. So a metallic only palette is on the cards.

[@dontdropjohnny1]

I dig how genuine he was about this. I'm getting started and had been wondering if I should invest in a wet pallette. I feel like this video helped inform me on that decision a lot. Also I like that you periodically just pause for a moment, even just to be silly, because that helps give the viewer a moment to soak in the info. Instead of one giant endless dump of information.

[@willohm5439]

I thought it was weird that he paused sometimes but y'know you're right - that talking style definitely helps with information overload and I appreciate it

[@Gabbiano88]

Been wondering why my paint gets super wet over night... now I know! Also I guess I should stop putting my metallics on the wet pallet too...

[@1AngelAlita]

Did it help? I have that problem, too. Mostly with Army Painter.

[@Gabbiano88]

@@1AngelAlita it helped a little i probably should make more holes

[@rustumlaattoe]

Wow! The difference from the dry palette i was using to the DIY wet palette i made for AUS $4 is phenomenal. In 5 minutes of work my blending and shading is noticeably better, not to mention consistency from one model to the next. Thank you so much!

[@bryanlolmaughjr626]

I use the Sta-Wet palette and I'm so happy with it. Painting has gotten much easier and smoother since getting it. Great Vid!

[@davidbowieridingatigeronar4370]

I just started painting this year, been watching a lot of KZbin videos for tips, and that's how I come across your channel. I made my own wet pallet from a tuppaware box, but my biggest frustration is the sides are to tall, so I'm having to reach over to get my paints on. Love the video and looking to invest in one myself, so great to get your recommendations. I'm currently painting a bone devil from deepcuts

[@logan_makes_games]

I just started painting! I’m painting the miniatures for my DND party!

[@Marusovsky]

Are you me or something?! Are doing Mines of Phandelver by any chance?

[@thetyrannicalllama2211]

Probably one of the better videos I have seen on this topic. Currently I am painting 30 Tau fire warriors for the start of my army D:

[@tamasgajdo4534]

I just recently bought everlasting wet palette, I'm really satisfied so far :)

[@Junttipupu]

Your namesake here, painting right now: mix of Aeldari from Warhammer 40k. Latest is Scourges. Before that Harlequins.

[@aldosv73]

Wow might be super late, but I'm painting a Goofy Disney Character. Just got back from Harbor Freight tools, purchased a small sealed box to create my own wet pallet. Thanks for the Idea, it's really helping with keeping my inks wet, and smooth for painting.

[@acm84]

A homemade one has changed the way I paint. Best invention ever! Currently painting Deathguard and Objective Markers! Yay!!

[@matsuyorei]

great video. found you today and this was very informative. currently, im painting a bunch of reaper miniatures for my d&d game.

[@svenpflug1679]

I wanna say this is a great vid for beginners especially with the do’s and don’ts. Working currently on emperor children for 40k!!

[@NormanRamsey]

First-time painter brought into the hobby painting Gloomhaven miniatures. Enjoying your videos.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Welcome to the hobby man❤️

[@painappledad1352]

Painting ma' new dwarf mini, cuz I have back from the dead to play dnd again!!! ♿

[@kirkgeorge8087]

Let me just say. I find your video informative and inspirational. They keep me wanting to paint, so that's is why I became a patreon. I really enjoyed this discussion on wet pallets. I have been using a home made wet pallet and been using a paper towel. I really like your recommendation on the cellulose sponge which I did order and cannot wait to get. Currently, I am painting Stoneforged Guild Ball miniatures. I have two guilds in process Alchemists and Masons containing a total of 20 miniatures that are primed and waiting to be painted.

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Aah Thx Kirk! You have no idea how nice it is to get messages like this Sunday evening! Thx mate

[@kirkgeorge8087]

Squidmar Miniatures keep up the great work!

[@badje5u5]

Thanks for the tips about metallic paints and I’m going to try not diluting my paints on my wet palette anymore. Great video. I’m currently painting some Space Marine Reivers in the Raptor chapter :)

[@Nicecupoftea234]

Im working on some Gloomspite gitz :) amazing models to paint

[@saschalustig5046]

I want to start trying to paint with a wetpallet but there are two questions left after watching your (cool) video: How do I store the pallet? How long could I store the pallet, before it gets ... uhm ... gross? ^^ Hope, you can help me ;) Greetings and stay healthy :)

[@BRUSHFORSOUL]

Right now I'm drawing an army of Iron Warriors on an EPIC scale. These damn tiny shorties require gigantic concentration, which takes time for the paint to dry!

[@michaelelliott5247]

I'm really enjoying how accessible you make the hobby. I've been collecting miniatures on and off for about 13 years, and I'm learning new things all the time. I'm currently working on my own Dark Angels successor chapter, a Baneblade and a khorne army for AoS. I've also just started collecting Bolt Action. The next step will be to progress into scale models such as armour and Gunpla. Hopefully a wet pallet will make all that much easier. Thank you and keep the excellent content coming.

[@sickelej3620]

Metallic paints dont leak through the parchment. They could spread on top of the pallet and infest other paints if you're not careful though.

[@gabriel64gba]

I jus literally started painting minis this month, so far I just painted my third one this week,

[@MrB1923]

Skill is directly related to practice. Now go paint 10 more. 😉

[@simonhughes2902]

second revelation after buying a wet pallet was making a cheap one, im not to concerned about metallic paints ruining my paper towel throw away pallet

[@VangeeOP]

I just wanna tell you one thing: THANK YOU. I have considered making a wet pallet for a long time and your tutorial along with the list of pros made me do it today. It is very comfortable to use and makes painting easier as I don't have to fight with paints so much. Once again, thank you and keep up the good work, you have gained a subscriber, kind sir. :)

[@Tiverus88]

Hello Squidmar, I love your videos and have been watching them for a while now. I'm currently paintng a custom fall theme Sylvaneth army. I am enjoying painting them alot.

[@wampasaurus8964]

Great video and hello from Minnesota! Totally agree with the Everlasting Wet Palette. I started with an old clamshell with some foam from a 40k mini and some parchment paper. Eventually upgraded to a Masterson brand Wet Palette and it developed mold problems. I too bought the XL version of the Everlasting and it has been absolutely great. Plenty of space for multiple projects as well as enough space for multiple blends and NO mold.

[@liquidk007]

How much water do we use for the everlasting wet palette?

[@danielalvarez6791]

Very good painting my friend. I just might drop a "meaty tip" for that "smooth ass butter"... 😆 couldn't resist lol but seriously. Great work guy, you got another sub 🤜

[@marmaladegrrl]

Thanks for this video - really helpful, I'm going to switch from kitchen roll to dishcloth. I'm currently painting the minis for my Labyrinth board game.

[@wadenvern]

I just finished painting Ludo and Hoggle!! Good luck!

[@Vicky1138thx]

Amazing results from using wet pallet, I’m just getting back into painting minis after a 7 year break . You channel is great and I look forward to watching more 👍

[@MrNaadi]

Great video Emil! I've seen a few other DIY/how-to-use wet palette videos, but yours went into better detail about using a wet palette and how to get the right consistency of paint once it's on the palette. I'm a pretty novice painter and I'm just about to tackle my biggest project-- a Megaboss heavily inspired by the one you posted on P&P. I doubt I'll get close to the quality of paint jobs you can create, but I'm learning so much from your channel and having a blast painting (maybe a new wet palette might help!). You're quickly becoming one of my favorite YT channels full stop. Keep up the great work!

[@vivapinat13]

Me (new Necron player) Hmmm i wonder wet or dry palette! Squidmar: If you're using metallic paints use dry. Me: looks at necron paint list, like 80% metallic. Ahh well guess i'll go watch another video XD

[@rileyjessup2414]

You should check out midwinter minis desert necrons might change your mind :p

[@mkrogemann1]

Getting ready to paint a bunch of minis for our next d&d campaign. Goblins, wolves, spiders, hobgoblins, and more!

[@srsgoblin]

I've been watching how to paint tutorials for awhile, and I've already learned more advanced stuff from you in a handful of videos than in the last 5 years. Edit: oh and I'm painting Blood Bowl miniatures. Specifically I'm working on Goblins.

[@rexter51]

Loving the videos! They have helped me gain alot of confidence with my painting and im now trying things I thought to daunting before! Was wondering if you would be able to do a video about getting Games Workshop paints into dropper bottles as I've seen yours are all in them! Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@UnstoppableTheatre]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppCyg2WQmrJ-hLc this one has the concept pretty well explained, I also used coffee stirrer to get more of the paint from my old bottles. This one didn't mention an agitator ball bearing but I found those really helpful for mixing the paints once in the dropper bottle. Metallics I usually drop 3 ball bearings into it. Stainless steel balls: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007IK9M4K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Dropper bottles: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F73QCJM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@T47Night]

You come across so genuine! Keep being awesome. I'm painting some Warcry warbands right now, and your videos are always helpful.

[@Jawaballs]

Hey Bud! I just found you. Not sure if you have ever heard of me but I used to be fairly active on KZbin. Life took a turn and I faded over the years but I'm Back! I have been fighting my way back into painting and decided to try learning some new techniques and wanted to try a new NMM Gold for my Blood Angels helmets and that lead me to you. I think you have a great presentation! Care to do some sort of live stream teaching an old dog new tricks? Jawaballs

[@georgeg3956]

I'm painting Blood Angels from Warhammer 40K

[@talonblack8250]

I 3d printed my wet pallet.

[@beanie1636]

I've been using a wet pallette for a while but fair play, you have shown me some incredibly useful things here!

[@ironjavs1182]

Thx for the tips... I really like the idea, that my paints won't dry so fast anymore!!!

[@cibociscool]

Painting Descent 2 minis and Scythe minis. Best channel ever, thanks Squidmar! Super helpful and well produced content. I find the plastic on the Scythe minis is terrible for holding paint even after priming twice. I guess not all plastic is the same.

[@Auriorium]

My home made wet pallet is in a box of Ferrero Rocher XD

[@kueppe]

I just love my Everlasting wt pallett. I often take my projects with me when i am in a hotel. Easy to transport and can continue painting the next day. Currently painting my Escher Necromunda Gang.

[@MarionvillemodelsMultirotors]

I’m using a sandwich tub for a wet palette but maybe it time for an upgrade. Currently painting Space Marines as always.

[@Whalemeister78]

Most metallic paints do not contain any metal, they contain finely ground mica. It's still a bad idea to use them on your wet palette.

[@mrplop38]

wait does this mean you shouldn't thin metal paints at all? oops lol 3:03

[@Sgt40K]

I've been wanting to try using wet a palette for a while. I'm painting D&D minis from WizKids right now.

[@Baatosanabe]

Probably you already have away the pallet. That being said, I just started using a wet pallet and it is wonderful. I just got into Blood Bowl as my first table top miniatures game.

[@johnpoole7602]

So i paint hotwheels mostly but i just got into warhammer and painting the tau (i know lame lol ) thanks for all your instructional videos im acually gonna make my own i feel like that all i really need and why did i think bob ross with that wig

[@garminder]

Ok, you just motivated me to create my own homemade wet pallete, after years of painting. I am starting to paint a new death guard army and I think it will help.

[@aoshoops3233]

Watched this vid when you 1st released it finally got around to getting an everlasting one from redgrass, keep up the awesome videos bro! 🤘

[@tknyte]

Hey thanks for the vid! I'm a newbie painter, but I'm loving it. Doing D&D figurines for the group I DM.

[@philippgronotte9027]

I am painting XV8 Crisis Suits for my Tau army in Warhammer 40k. Just found your channel and just wanted to say that your content is great.

[@rebornholy]

Hi Emil I've become a dm of my own homebrew dnd campaign, I've picked up a number of minis and I came across your channel as I have just begun painting. Your advice is invaluable and I am grateful for your newest one with advice for beginners. I feel that video and this one have given me a headstart to avoid some mistakes. Thank you. Oh btw, obviously I am painting D&D minis, I prefer reaper brand myself.

[@marcoiannantuono6050]

So on wet palette you don't thin your color, you just use some water loaded into the brush ?

[@scottchristofersen2367]

Marco Iannantuono you just wet the sponge and put your paint onto the parchment paper on top of the wet sponge. The amount of moisture that comes through the parchment paper will thin the paint.

[@thehumblepundit9790]

I've used metallics on my wet palette forever. Never had a problem. Still need to thin them so not sure why that would be an issue.

[@dambrooks7578]

I might have missed out on the wet pallet give-away, but never worry about that. I am painting Blood Bowl teams, I am interested in trying this (to me) new painting method. It could be very productive. Thanks.

[@philippschmitz1787]

Guess what I'm doing right now^^ Painting Ogres, Chosen and Undead for BB with an everlasting wet palette... And all I can do is repeat what squidmar said. It's a blast.

[@nbaker01]

I'm currently painting Primaris Intercessors. Oh and how did you get Brian May to appear in your video, lol.

[@Acid88Gr]

Im late to the party but whatever ^^ im painting a resin 3d print ,,Dauther of Maythem" from Belksasar for now im using mostly speed paint and contrast but looking forward to use acrylic for more custom shadows and highlights ^^

[@ziomatrix3741]

Yo Squidmar, Thanks for all the tutorials you have done! They have been a HUGE interest to me over the years. I just got my first WarHammer start collecting box (Tau) and have been rewatching your videos with a much more hype now that I can put what you’ve been teaching me to practical use! Thanks again for every video you make. 9/10 are AMAZING the other 1…. Well we wont talk about that.. haha. Hope all is well with you and your loved ones! ~Zio~

[@bryankacz6431]

Hey SQUID! Believe it or Not, I am in the midst of "Enhancing" my Gasahapon GODZILLA - GAMERA - MARVEL - Etc. Miniatures, and have been watching You Religiously for months (8mo.) when time permits..) I Love what You Do, and You too>N>H>H>! I am quite the Cleve-Clown ( in my part of town>>) After I receive my E.P.P. fdrom You, I will send out a few pic's to show you what I did. Keep it Up!!

[@wildyorkshirehoney960]

Wow... wish I'd found this channel sooner! Painting a harlequin troupe and eldar aliatoc atm, particularly focusing on a fire prism. I use a home made pallette at the moment but my birthday is coming up in October so who knows XD

[@TheJiamy]

Clearly the giveaway is long over, but i figured i might as well share what I’ve been up to and in fact what I’m working on as i listen to this videos. I’m not actually a mini artist! I’ve never painted a mini, and I only own one or two that I was given by my sister. I am, instead, a doll customizer. My current little project is an MLP doll that i’m working on primarily as practice for some future customs I plan on making as a gift for a friend. I was listening to this video while working on paper maché on it :)

[@RobHarris1089]

Im starting with D&D minis. I hope they arent too small to paint. I got carried away and got a whole shelf full...;)

[@raven2xpie618]

I just started playing dnd and got some minis recently to try playing visually instead of leaving everything to imagination. I started painting last week and I also have a bunch of unpainted minis so I'm excited to watch them all change.

[@RobHarris1089]

@@raven2xpie618 I know right. I am going to take progression shots of my shelf of them. From all totally unpainted to a few, a quarter, half, 3/4 and all the way painted. I have like over 100 to paint..haha...D&D is literally the best game known to nerds!..lol

[@fivinh0]

what did he drop on the pallet at 15:10?

[@dell2man]

I started think about making a wet Palette to paint my models and while doing research I came across your channel. I have some three Space Marines and a couple Bones Reaper figures ( Duke Gerard and Human Warrior Barnabas ) Looking forward to making mine. Thanks

[@Panzerkuchen]

I've always used metallics on a wetpallete :O.... Also would it work to create another wetpallete for metallic paints only?

[@christophe_5119]

That’s an awesome video. Genuine, keeping it real for new starters and sharing a lot of learnings and tips for people that have been painting for a while that are useful to up your game. This was useful to address some of the challenges i have been facing right now re mixing paints and how to manage the various level of wet paints . Thanks for doing this

[@SquidmarMiniatures]

Thx for the love mate ❤️

[@SKushon]

Also, two other "Chemistry Topic"s regarding wet palettes: 1) BUY COPPER FOIL AND PLACE IT UNDER YOUR WET PALETTE SPONGE - inside the pallet itself. 2) Consider adding a small amount of soap to the water that you put on your sponge - You may not like this because the soap can act as a flow aid. (I use "Dawn Free and Clear" in the US). This has two effects. First, soap breaks open bacteria and kills it. Second, copper has extremely strong anti-fungal effects. The result of this is very simple. Your wet palette will never mold. I have used this set up for well over 4 years and no mold, never ever. I've stored my pallets wet the entire time. I initially used "Wheat Pennies" (a high copper content US penny), but then I found it even cheaper to use copper foil. Both Work! #ILOVESQUIDMAR!

[@neni05]

Hello! Really like watching your channel a lot! My husband and I paint quite a bit and a wet palette is something we hadn't considered before. Now that our kids are running around us like crazy, maybe one would be a good idea! We paint quite a lot actually. Painting: Nightvault, WH40K, Dreadball, Deadzone, Dread fleet, Malifaux and Infinity. But it's going super slow. Got two little creatures to take care now! Everything has been put on the back burner basically so now we are mostly focusing on our Shadow War Armageddon teams. Just finished the Skitarii and working on our Cadian Imperial Guards, Harlequins and almost done with our chaos marines.

[@dwarvar552]

Painting a few old clumsy chaoswarriors from a GW-Wargame from the nineties.

[@BlackwaterTales]

I'm painting a big old passion project. I started painting last August and I'm trying to get my first army together for this year's Armies on Parade. It's a Halloween themed Maggotkin army and it's called 'Nurgle's Garden Party'. My rotbringers are all giant bloated orange nurglings, I've converted up my plagebearers into plaguespiders, i'm now kitbashing a few Kruleboys models with Festus and a Poxbringer. They're pumpkin farmers and it looks absolutely crazy! I've been having so much fun! Warhammer has helped me through the hardest time of my life, and i love my stinky little monsters! I know I'm a little later for the competition, but I thought I'd just share.

[@lime3620]

6:23 this tip is literally a game changer for me. Taking a small amount of paint then stirring it into the brush was such a small yet crucial step that I've missed. Thanks!

[@OstrowskiMarcin]

Hi. I'm new here, that's why I want to say hello at first. I love watching you paint, I follow your Instagram account and KZbin channel. Great technique. Currently, I'm starting the adventure with Figurines, I'm at the stage of painting Airfix Soldiers from WWII. I currently live in the UK. I have a question. Where can you buy Citadel paints in plastic bottles? I am currently using Citadel paints in small 12ml cups. Are Kolinsky brushes suitable for painting with Base Citadel paints? Today I ordered two Kolinsky brushes size 00 (2/0) and size 1. Best wishes and have a nice weekend.

[@jakeralston5114]

Warhammer 40k grey knights

[@konigbutterbrot870]

At the moment i'm painting Astra Militarum Tanks, Tanks and Tanks (Apocalypse Box ^^), after that i'll go on with a Necromunda Gang (Eshers, love the 80s look!), and Vanguard Space Marines. But i'm waiting for the new Battle Sisters. Those will be my master piece!

[@Nick-the-Squig]

God Morgan Emil! I've just dusted off my old hobby of miniture painting (things are a LOT different from the early 90s!!). I am relatively new to Squidmar and playing catch up with your videos. Just had to say, love this one! I have been batch painting a Ork blood bowl team and the paints dry out mid batch. I thought I'd try the home made wet palette. Oh..my..God! What a difference! I am definitely investing in a Frisk Palette! Great work! Love your style, and your art work. Keep the clips coming!