Use and Care

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Now that you have a really nice palette, you will want to take good care of it.  We use a water-based lacquer for our finish which is environmentally safe and durable.  We apply three coats of finish to give you a rock hard surface to work from.  You should not use products that contain water or alcohol because they will remove the finish of your palette. Any oil based products should be fine with Turtlewood Palettes.

We have found that baby wipes work really well for removing paint that is still fresh on your palette.  If you end up going to another area of your painting, you can clean your palette while you're thinking of what colors to use. Just grab a wipe and clean off your mixing area and dry it with paper towel and you are set to go.  At the end of the day, use your paint knife to lift off your supply of paints and transfer them to a container for storage.  If it will be awhile between painting sessions, you can put your paints in the refrigerator or freezer to help them last longer.  Also, put a drop of oil in the paints that dry faster and the open time will be extended.  Remove any remaining paint that is still on the palette with a baby wipe and then paper towel dry.  If paint is left to dry on your palette and is hard to get off, then try these steps.  Carefully use your paint knife to scrape off the excess paint without damaging the surface of your palette.  Gently wipe the area with baby wipes until the remaining paint is removed.  If this doesn't work, use a small amount of rubbing alcohol on paper towel and spot treat the area.  Be careful not to lift the finish of the palette.  DO NOT USE Terpenoid Natural in a green can, denatured alcohol or clove oil; all will lift the finish off of your palette.  If you are using something that you are in question about on your palette, try it on the back of your palette first.