The Army Painter Wet Palette - 50 Hydro Sheets, 2 Hydro Sponges and Brush Space, for Painting Warhammer and D&D Miniatures Review (2026)

Who this wet palette suits

This palette is aimed at miniature painters who are tired of acrylic paint drying out mid session on a normal plastic tile or wet paper towel setup. It comes with 50 hydro paper sheets and 2 hydro foam pads to get started, plus a built in space to park a loaded brush so the tip stays wet between strokes rather than drying out while you work on another part of the model. The compact size makes it a reasonable first wet palette for someone new to the format, though painters who regularly mix six or more colors at once for large display pieces may find themselves wanting more open mixing room than this size offers.

How the hydro sheets and sponge work together

The system relies on the hydro foam pad staying evenly soaked with water, which then feeds moisture up through the ultra fine hydro paper sheet sitting on top, keeping paint puddled on the sheet workable instead of skinning over. According to the manufacturer, the sheets are engineered specifically to let the right amount of water through so paint stays hydrated without turning watery on its own. The palette measures roughly 13.8 by 19.8cm, and the inner tray layout is designed to also hold several brushes, listed as up to 6 wargamer sized brushes and 10 hobby brushes, alongside the mixing area.

Daily use, refills and upkeep

Setting the palette up means soaking the foam pad, laying a hydro sheet on top, and wetting it lightly before adding paint. During a session, paint that would dry in twenty minutes on a dry palette can often still be reworked hours later. Sponges need a rinse every few sessions to keep them from developing mold, and a lid is typically used to keep dust out and moisture in between sessions. The 50 sheet count in this pack is meant to last through many painting sessions before a hydro sheet refill pack is needed, and the 2 foams included will outlast several sheet refills with normal care.

Where it is tight compared with bigger palettes

The mixing surface here is on the smaller side next to palettes built specifically for larger working areas, such as the Redgrassgames Studio Lite XL, which trades portability for a much bigger surface. Painters working through many colors for a large diorama or several models at once may find themselves needing to wipe and reuse space on this palette more often than they would on a larger one. Against a plain airtight palette like the Masterson Sta-Wet, this palette's brush rest and hydro sheet system keep paint usable for longer, which is the main reason painters upgrade to a wet palette in the first place.

Verdict and who might want something bigger

For a painter setting up their first wet palette, or anyone who wants a compact setup that still includes a place to rest a brush, this palette covers the basics well and the 50 sheet supply means refills are not an immediate concern. Painters who regularly mix a wide range of colors for large projects, or who paint for long uninterrupted sessions with several people sharing space, should consider a larger palette such as the Redgrassgames Studio Lite XL instead, since more working surface reduces how often paint puddles need to be reorganized.

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