Rectangular Wooden Palette 5mm – 30 x 40cm

A traditional wooden palette is the classic choice for oil painters. These 5mm palettes are available in oval shapes with a thumb hole for holding at the easel, and in rectangular shapes that fit neatly into a paint box or sit flat on a table.

Sizes range from a compact 20 x 30cm, ideal for outdoor work and small paint boxes, up to a generous 40 x 50cm oval for larger studio paintings. Before first use, rub a little linseed oil into the surface and allow it to dry; repeating this a few times seals the wood so paint wipes away cleanly.

Wooden palettes can also be used for acrylics, although oils remain the traditional partner. A well-seasoned wooden palette develops a smooth, mellow surface over time that many painters find ideal for judging warm colour mixtures, and it can be scraped clean with a palette knife after each session.

Key features

• 5mm wooden palettes
• Oval with thumb hole or rectangular
• Sizes from 20 x 30cm to 40 x 50cm
• Season with linseed oil before use
• Traditional choice for oil painting

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