How to Choose the Best Watercolor Mixing Palette

​Tired of your watercolor paint beading up into frustrating little droplets? We are fixing your mixing palette for good so you can finally get those perfect paint puddles! ​ In this watercolor tutorial, we dive into why standard metal and plastic palettes cause so much grief and how to fix them with things you already have at home. Plus, I’ll share my favorite ceramic upgrades, why you need way more mixing space than you think, and how to store your palette when you’re done painting. Supplies (These are affiliate links. If you click and buy, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you!): My current MEEDEN palette: https://amzn.to/46XUo1L Open palette (my next purchase!): https://amzn.to/4s6fzXD Check out the watercolor products I use in my videos on my Amazon storefront! (As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases): https://amzn.to/3FyGnfT Find me on Tiktok:   / studio.of.stephanie   Instagram:   / studioofsteph   And Facebook:   / studioofsteph   Chapters: 0:00 - The Frustrating "Beading" Problem 0:55 - Testing Hacks on Plastic & Metal Palettes 2:48 - The Porcelain Palette Upgrade 3:34 - The Cheap Alternative: A Ceramic Plate 4:26 - Why You Need More Mixing Space 5:36 - Real Mixing Example: Prussian Blue & Magenta 6:05 - Why Watercolor Artists Never Wash Palettes 6:46 - How to Cover & Store Your Palette 7:50 - Conclusion #watercolorforbeginners #watercolorpalette #artsupplies #watercolortutorial #artsupplieshaul #watercolorsupplies #BeginnerWatercolor #StudioOfSteph #WatercolorPainting #watercolor #watercolorpainting #watercolorbeginner #watercolour #aquarelle #acuarela #paintingtips #watercolorart #easywatercolor #beginnerarttips #watercolortips #watercolorforbeginners #watercolorhandling #arttips