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product_id: 10961613
title: "Sta-Wet Premier Palette Airtight Paint Palette Keeps Paint Fresh for Days 12 x 16 Inches, Made in USA"
brand: "masterson"
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# airtight design keeps paint fresh for weeks custom cellulose sponge for constant moisture 12x16 inch large mixing surface Sta-Wet Premier Palette Airtight Paint Palette Keeps Paint Fresh for Days 12 x 16 Inches, Made in USA

**Brand:** masterson
**Price:** ₨26121
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎨 Keep your colors alive and your creativity flowing—paint fresh, paint fearless!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sta-Wet Premier Palette Airtight Paint Palette Keeps Paint Fresh for Days 12 x 16 Inches, Made in USA by masterson
- **How much does it cost?** ₨26121 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

- • **Versatile Compatibility:** Perfect for acrylics, watercolors, gouache, and even oil paints with simple adjustments
- • **Innovative Moisture System:** Patented sponge and permeable palette paper deliver continuous hydration
- • **Maximize Your Mixing Space:** Generous 12 x 16 inch palette surface for expansive creativity
- • **Paint Freshness, Redefined:** Airtight seal locks in moisture, keeping paints workable for days or weeks
- • **Made in the USA with Quality:** Durable, reusable components crafted in Pennsylvania for lasting performance

## Overview

The Masterson Sta-Wet Premier Palette is a 12 x 16 inch airtight acrylic palette designed to keep water-based paints like acrylics, watercolors, and gouache fresh and workable for days or even weeks. Featuring a patented cellulose sponge and special permeable palette paper, it maintains optimal moisture levels to prevent paint drying out. Made in the USA, this palette also supports oil paints by removing the sponge and paper, offering versatile use for professional and hobbyist artists alike.

## Description

No more wasted paint! The Masterson Sta-Wet Premier Palette keeps acrylics and other water-based paints moist on the open palette for hours. Once the lid is closed, the paints will stay wet and in workable condition for days, even weeks. The airtight acrylic palette features a patented sponge insert and special permeable palette paper. Together, they provide acrylics and other water-miscible paints with a constant source of moisture. Moisten the sponge and lay it inside the paint palette tray, then place the palette paper on top. When the lid is open, the paints will have an extended open time. When the lid is snapped shut, the Masterson palette will maintain a moist atmosphere that preserves paints. In addition to its use with water-miscible paints, the Sta-Wet palette can be used as an oil paint palette. For use with oils, simply remove sponge and palette paper and use the covered paint palette to store oil paints (oil palette paper not included). The lid has five prongs that provide structural stability and prevent the lid from contacting any paints stored inside. The workable area for the mixing palette is 12 x16 inches, making it ideal for projects that require maximum palette surface. Each Masterson Palette box contains five sheets of "Sta-Wet" palette paper for acrylic paint, one cellulose sponge, injection molded artist palette tray and lid, and complete instructions for preparation and use. The Masterson Sta-Wet Premier Palette is manufactured in the United States.

Review: Acrylic Stayed Wet For Weeks - The Masterson Sta-Wet Premier Palette does precisely what it says-my acrylic paint certainly has not dried out one bit despite a couple weeks of neglect. The box is made of white plastic and is very roomy. The bottom is not totally flat though-a number of crisscrossing plastic lines make it uncomfortable to hold. Coupled with the size of the box, it makes for a poor palette, so expect to keep this grounded unless you opt for a smaller size. The lid is a flexible red plastic and snaps down when aligned correctly. It has numerous circular support columns that will touch paint, so ensure that you're always putting the lid on the same way you did before, or else you will contaminate your colors. The palette itself stays wet due to a durable sponge and some special paper. You soak the sponge and paper to start, and then add water periodically to the sponge as needed. Since the box is relatively air tight with the lid closed properly, the sponge does not need to be as thoroughly soaked when stored since less evaporation will occur (I could never get it to be fully "airtight" as claimed, so I was susceptible to some water loss). Indeed, the instructions directly warn you against over saturating when not in use as mold may develop. I have had the product for a few weeks now and have only ever had to add water once. I use the palette exclusively for acrylic paint. Due to the nature of the Sta-Wet system and because acrylic is water-based, my paint does thin out a little bit. It stays mostly in the area I mix it in, but be sure to allow for some spreading when mixing your paints. The box comes with five sheets of paper that sit atop the sponge, and they can be easily cut when dry. The instructions claim that the paper can withstand mixing from even metal tools, and I can attest that it holds it very well to plastic ones. Overall, I'm very happy with it. The price is already low, but I believe the box has already saved me a good bit in non-wasted paint. It certainly has saved me a lot of frustration from having to remix colors, and as an untrained hobbyist painter, that's invaluable.
Review: Great product not wasting acrylic paint - Neat product good quality

## Features

- This Masterson Sta-Wet Premier Palette 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 Refill Sheets and 1 Sta-Wet Sponge.
- Masterson Sta-Wet Premier Palette – 12in x 16in x 1.75in. Made in Pennsylvania, USA. 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 size for painters wanting to work with a larger palette mixing area.
- Masterson Sta-Wet Acrylic Paper – 30 Sheets. 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 in the airtight container, put 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. 12in x 16in New Wave Artist Palettes are designed to fit within the Premier Palette.
- Compatible – The Masterson Sta-Wet Handy Palette 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0009INFOG |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,445 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #53 in Palettes |
| Brand | Masterson |
| Care instructions | Clean the palette and sponge with water after use. Store in a cool, dry place when not in use. |
| Color | White |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,654) |
| Dishwasher compatible | No |
| Finish types | Painted |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 1.67 pounds |
| Item model number | ME857-1 |
| Manufacturer | Marshalltownson |
| Material | Acrylic |
| Number of pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 16"L x 12"W |
| Specific instructions for use | Unique sponge and palette paper combine to keep paint moist, Even with the lid closed paint will stay workable for days or even weeks, Large size with a 12 x 16 inch surface area |
| Style | Practical |
| UPC | 738998001050 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Masterson
- **Color:** White
- **Material:** Acrylic
- **Product Dimensions:** 16"L x 12"W
- **Style:** Practical

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: what is the difference between the "masterson artist pallette seal" with the blue lid vs RED lid?**
A: There is no difference between the boxes/palettes other than the color of the lid.  As others point out, the difference is what is also shipped with the palette.  The Red lid comes with the necessary items if you plan on using the palette for acrylics, but it can be used with oils (just don't use the sponge).

**Q: What are the dimensions and what does it come with?  Does it come with the sponge and paper?**
A: i have 2. the yellow one is about 9x12". better for carrying to class. it came w sponge, p. paper, paint cups, thinner cup.   the newer ones are even tighter.  the red one is larger. 16x12x1.75. they don't come w cups (you can get those at restaurants or w take out, but they have palette paper and a much better sponge than old ones, tray and air tight lid. everything to keep paints for weeks. worth every penny.

**Q: Can you use other pallette surfaces with this, for instance paper plates or parchment paper? And just keep in the plastic box? Thank you!**
A: It is a rectangle plastic box with a lid, you can pretty much place whatever you would like in it. I think the dimensions are what appeals to those who use it as a palette box.

**Q: Will my 12x16 Posh glass palette for in there, since they're the same measurements??**
A: I am a full time artist, selling art and teaching art.  I have used a Masterson palette for 20 years and never put anything in it but the sheets of palette paper that fit it.  I do not recommend using it with a glass palette - it really is unnecessary.  The surface of the palette paper is slick on one side - that's the side you put the paint on - and as long as you mist the paint before closing and "burping" the Masterson every time, the paint will last for weeks.  Then, simply change the palette paper!

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Acrylic Stayed Wet For Weeks
*by M***E on November 4, 2013*

The Masterson Sta-Wet Premier Palette does precisely what it says-my acrylic paint certainly has not dried out one bit despite a couple weeks of neglect. The box is made of white plastic and is very roomy. The bottom is not totally flat though-a number of crisscrossing plastic lines make it uncomfortable to hold. Coupled with the size of the box, it makes for a poor palette, so expect to keep this grounded unless you opt for a smaller size. The lid is a flexible red plastic and snaps down when aligned correctly. It has numerous circular support columns that will touch paint, so ensure that you're always putting the lid on the same way you did before, or else you will contaminate your colors. The palette itself stays wet due to a durable sponge and some special paper. You soak the sponge and paper to start, and then add water periodically to the sponge as needed. Since the box is relatively air tight with the lid closed properly, the sponge does not need to be as thoroughly soaked when stored since less evaporation will occur (I could never get it to be fully "airtight" as claimed, so I was susceptible to some water loss). Indeed, the instructions directly warn you against over saturating when not in use as mold may develop. I have had the product for a few weeks now and have only ever had to add water once. I use the palette exclusively for acrylic paint. Due to the nature of the Sta-Wet system and because acrylic is water-based, my paint does thin out a little bit. It stays mostly in the area I mix it in, but be sure to allow for some spreading when mixing your paints. The box comes with five sheets of paper that sit atop the sponge, and they can be easily cut when dry. The instructions claim that the paper can withstand mixing from even metal tools, and I can attest that it holds it very well to plastic ones. Overall, I'm very happy with it. The price is already low, but I believe the box has already saved me a good bit in non-wasted paint. It certainly has saved me a lot of frustration from having to remix colors, and as an untrained hobbyist painter, that's invaluable.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product not wasting acrylic paint
*by M***A on January 3, 2026*

Neat product good quality

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Works great.
*by D***W on August 26, 2025*

This keeps acrylics wet for days. I like it.

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