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product_id: 10961614
title: "Sta-Wet Painter's Pal Palette Keeps Paint Fresh for Days 9X12 inches, Made in USA"
brand: "masterson"
price: "A$72"
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reviews_count: 8
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# airtight moisture-lock tech reusable, durable palette paper 9x12in optimal mixing area Sta-Wet Painter's Pal Palette Keeps Paint Fresh for Days 9X12 inches, Made in USA

**Brand:** masterson
**Price:** A$72
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Keep your colors fresh and your creativity flowing — paint smarter, not harder!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sta-Wet Painter's Pal Palette Keeps Paint Fresh for Days 9X12 inches, Made in USA by masterson
- **How much does it cost?** A$72 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- masterson enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted masterson brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Eco-Friendly Innovation:** Reusable Sta-Wet acrylic paper and cellulose sponge maintain moisture sustainably.
- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Works seamlessly with all major water-based paints like Golden, Liquitex, and more.
- • **Perfect Mid-Size Palette:** 9x12 inch mixing area fits comfortably in any creative workspace or bag.
- • **Stay Fresh, Paint Longer:** Airtight seal keeps paints workable for days, slashing waste and saving money.
- • **Travel-Ready & Organized:** Compact design with brush storage and paint cups keeps your studio on-the-go.

## Overview

The Masterson Sta-Wet Painter’s Pal is a mid-size, airtight palette system designed to keep acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and water-soluble oil paints fresh for days or weeks. Featuring a 9x12 inch mixing surface, reusable moisture-locking palette paper, and a custom cellulose sponge, it preserves paint consistency and reduces waste. Compatible with all leading water-based paint brands, this USA-made palette is perfect for professional artists and hobbyists seeking convenience, sustainability, and superior paint preservation.

## Description

MASTERSON STA-WET PAINTER’S PAL Developed in 1985, the Sta-Wet Painter’s Pal has been constantly improved and is unmatched in its level of functionality. The Painter’s Pal is Masterson’s mid-size Sta-Wet Palette, Measuring 13in x 12in x 1.5in, and contains a 9in x 12in palette mixing area. The Masterson Sta-Wet Painter’s Pal is the perfect mid-size palette for artists. The Masterson Sta-Wet Palette System saves you paint, time, and money by preserving the freshness of acrylic and other water-based paints. Your paint will be moist throughout your painting session and once the airtight lid is closed the paint will stay fresh for days if not weeks. The Painter’s Pal contains 5 sheets of acrylic palette paper, 1 sponge, 5 paint cups, 1 Solvent Cup, a Paint Cup Holder with brush storage area below, and instructions for use. HOW DOES IT WORK? The Masterson Sta-Wet Palette System uses specially formulated Sta-Wet Acrylic Paper, which you pre-moisten with water, and place on a Sta-Wet Sponge saturated with water. The paint will slowly absorb moisture from the sponge, through the paper, to maintain proper consistency of the paint will painting. Your water-based paints will not dry out.

Review: The best I’ve found for keeping acrylic paint from drying. - I really like this palette, it really does keep the paint moist for a long time. The lid is a little difficult to put on correctly but there are directions included for how to do it correctly and once I actually read them it became easier.
Review: Love this thing! Much better than the big Stay-Wet palette box. - SO much easier to use than the big Masterson box, less bulky and awkward, and fits in a much smaller bag. It's got little points on the lid that hold your palette down, so the paints stay where they are even if this gets turned upside down, and the whole thing fits in my freezer. It's already saved me money on paint. (Freezing your paint in between sessions extends the life of your oils by an unbelievable amount. Less so for burnt sienna and viridian and probably some other quicker-drying colors, but it still extends them.) Also the lid comes off and goes on much easier than the big box's lid. And this looks so much better. One weird thing, read on below* for my thoughts on the compartment and the odd paint rack thing that comes with this. The "rest of the story" . . . My teacher has a plastic brush box with a metal strip to fit exactly in it. He squeezes out his paint onto the strip, and brings the box to and from his painting location, keeping it in the freezer at home. When he gets where he's going he takes the little strip out and sets it at the top of his palette and moves colors down to the palette as needed. So I copied him and added little standoffs at each corner that held the strip in place inside the box, so you could throw the whole thing in a bag and the paints remained on the strip even if it went upside down. No need to worry about keeping it upright. Then I found this thing and everything changed. No more little box! I use the small grey "New Wave" palette, which I have some issues with, but it's ok, and it fits perfectly. I no longer have to take time like I used to, to move my colors to the strip and decide what to keep and what to toss. Now they’re all just there as I mixed them on the palette. So great. *This comes with a compartment at the top with a rinky-dink plastic stand with some really stupid little cups in it, but I threw all that in my "whatever" bin. It’ll come in handy for something. I'll probably just start keeping some brushes or palette knives in that compartment. Oh and the cups they give you with the little stand thingy are ridiculous. I got one halfway decent one with a fitted lid that attaches to the cup, which I use to keep my discard paints when I clean off my palette til I can get home and add it to the "torrit grey" container that lives in the freezer. The rest were the smallest size of flimsiest condiment cups like you get for sauces for takeout. They'd last a day or two if you tried to use them for paint. Ridiculous. I think they would probably melt if you use solvent and got it on them. If they were all nice like the one good one I might actually use them.

## Features

- The Masterson Sta-Wet Palette System was developed by Masterson over 25 years ago and is unmatched in its level of functionality. The Sta-Wet Palette System keeps acrylics and other water-based paints fresh on the open palette. When closed, the airtight container keeps paints workable for days, even weeks.
- This Masterson Sta-Wet Painter’s Pal has everything you need to keep your water-based paints fresh on the open palette. Best used with acrylic, watercolor, gouache, and water-soluble oil paints. Includes an airtight palette, 5 Sta-Wet Acrylic Paper Sheets, 1 Sta-Wet Sponge, 5 paint cups, and 1 solvent cup.
- No more wasted paint! When closed, the airtight container keeps paints workable for days, even weeks. A custom wet sponge and special permeable palette paper provides the paint with a constant source of moisture. Paints will slowly absorb moisture from the sponge through the paper. Great mid-size palette for painters wanting to work smaller on miniatures or for those artists wanting a slightly larger palette mixing area.
- Masterson Sta-Wet Acrylic Paper - Wet the paper and place on top of the moist sponge. This paper is reusable, strong, and will not easily tear, therefore a palette knife can be used. Both sides of the paper can be used.
- Masterson Sta-Wet Sponge - The cellulose sponge evenly and effectively transfers moisture to the Sta-Wet Acrylic Paper, extending the life of your paints. The cellulose sponge material provides the absorption level required for the Masterson Sta-Wet Palette System and is environmentally friendly.
- Easy to Use – Wet the sponge, wet the palette paper, place your paints on the palette paper and begin painting. Close the airtight lid and your paint will stay wet, fresh, and workable until your next painting session.
- For oil paints, remove the acrylic palette paper and sponge. Insert your favorite oil paint palette into the tray. The airtight container will slow the oil paint dry time and reduce oxidation. 9in x 12in New Wave Artist Palettes are designed to fit within the Painter’s Pal.
- Compatible – The Masterson Sta-Wet Painter’s Pal is compatible with all leading water-based paint brands such as Golden, Liquitex, Windsor & Newton, Apple Barrel, Arteza, Citadel Paint and more.
- Made in Pennsylvania, USA

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #42,238 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #181 in Palettes |
| Brand | Masterson |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 632 Reviews |
| Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
| Material | Plastic |
| Product Dimensions | 13"L x 12"W |
| Style | Modern |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Masterson
- **Color:** White
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Product Dimensions:** 13"L x 12"W
- **Style:** Modern

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best I’ve found for keeping acrylic paint from drying.
*by K***H on October 26, 2025*

I really like this palette, it really does keep the paint moist for a long time. The lid is a little difficult to put on correctly but there are directions included for how to do it correctly and once I actually read them it became easier.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love this thing! Much better than the big Stay-Wet palette box.
*by T***R on January 8, 2024*

SO much easier to use than the big Masterson box, less bulky and awkward, and fits in a much smaller bag. It's got little points on the lid that hold your palette down, so the paints stay where they are even if this gets turned upside down, and the whole thing fits in my freezer. It's already saved me money on paint. (Freezing your paint in between sessions extends the life of your oils by an unbelievable amount. Less so for burnt sienna and viridian and probably some other quicker-drying colors, but it still extends them.) Also the lid comes off and goes on much easier than the big box's lid. And this looks so much better. One weird thing, read on below* for my thoughts on the compartment and the odd paint rack thing that comes with this. The "rest of the story" . . . My teacher has a plastic brush box with a metal strip to fit exactly in it. He squeezes out his paint onto the strip, and brings the box to and from his painting location, keeping it in the freezer at home. When he gets where he's going he takes the little strip out and sets it at the top of his palette and moves colors down to the palette as needed. So I copied him and added little standoffs at each corner that held the strip in place inside the box, so you could throw the whole thing in a bag and the paints remained on the strip even if it went upside down. No need to worry about keeping it upright. Then I found this thing and everything changed. No more little box! I use the small grey "New Wave" palette, which I have some issues with, but it's ok, and it fits perfectly. I no longer have to take time like I used to, to move my colors to the strip and decide what to keep and what to toss. Now they’re all just there as I mixed them on the palette. So great. *This comes with a compartment at the top with a rinky-dink plastic stand with some really stupid little cups in it, but I threw all that in my "whatever" bin. It’ll come in handy for something. I'll probably just start keeping some brushes or palette knives in that compartment. Oh and the cups they give you with the little stand thingy are ridiculous. I got one halfway decent one with a fitted lid that attaches to the cup, which I use to keep my discard paints when I clean off my palette til I can get home and add it to the "torrit grey" container that lives in the freezer. The rest were the smallest size of flimsiest condiment cups like you get for sauces for takeout. They'd last a day or two if you tried to use them for paint. Ridiculous. I think they would probably melt if you use solvent and got it on them. If they were all nice like the one good one I might actually use them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Quality Product
*by E***L on January 12, 2025*

This palette works well both in the sudio and outside doing plein air painting. Well setup and good design. I like to paint cups on the end for paint storage.

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