Upgraded pans!
I’m excited to share a project that I’ve been working on for the past year: upgraded rust-resistant pans for the palette! These new pans look nearly identical to my previous pans, but are made with a spray-coated stainless steel that is highly resistant to corrosion and still responsive to magnets. My previous pans were also stainless steel, but were tin-plate which was susceptible to rust. All sizes of pans are upgraded and are a step above in performance and durability.
In addition to improving the materials, I have adjusted the size and design of the mixing pans and double-size pans (formally named jumbo) to fit even better with the others. Many of you have creatively customized your own palettes over the years and have requested even smaller pans to add more colors… here it is, the mini pan!
The pans are super cute and you can purchase them in my Shop in sets of 14 (a total of 28 fit in the palette). I am truly excited about this update, with the new palette case in 2016 and now the new pans, the Pocket Palette is more versatile and durable than ever. I am always trying to improve my field sketching tools and appreciate all of your feedback and enthusiasm! For the holidays, I am also pleased to offer free US shipping and discounted international shipping through December 18th. Stay tuned for more announcements coming soon!
April 2018 update, what I previously called “half pans” are “mini pans” now.
12 Responses to “Upgraded pans!”
Heidi
This is a question: I might be taking a trip this summer to the Norwegian Arctic, Greenland and Iceland. Would you be willing to recommend a couple of Daniel Smith colors that you think would be good for capturing the colors of the arctic ice and water? Thank you.
Maria
Sounds like an amazing voyage! For blues, I love Daniel Smith Cobalt Teal Blue and Cerulean Blue Chromium. You may also enjoy Phthalo Blue (Green shade) and Phthalo Green, although both pigments are very strong… a little goes a long way!
Junichi
It looks very slick and light portable palette. Does it seal tight when it is closed?
I am asking as normally warmer weather melts some colours over the paint-wells easily in the palette. Thank you for reply.
Maria
Hi Junichi, the palette has a clasp to stay closed, but is not watertight. I typically fill the pans, and allow them to dry at least overnight before using them. In my experience, gum arabic based paints are best for travel palettes (such as Daniel Smith and Windsor and Newton) vs. honey based pigments such as Sennelier which can remain very goopy/sticky (which can be delightful for studio work!).
Fred Shannon
Maria – How about coating the bottom of the mixing pans with the same white surface found on the lid? I have reduced my palette to six colors only, so two of the mixing pans, with the same white surface as on the lid, would be very helpful to my effort to find the right mixed color. Thanks.
Maria
Thanks for your suggestion, Fred! I’ll experiment with ideas, I’m always working to improve the Art Toolkit materials. :)
Catherine Barry
I agree with Fred’s comment about making the paint trays white to give additional mixing space , can they be painted with an enamel?
Maria
Hi Catherine, Thank you for your feedback! I now offer the large mixing pans with the same white mixing surface as the palette.
Ellen Meyers Gould
Hi Maria,
I have four of your took kits. Three small ones and one larger one. I use the smaller ones to carry with me everywhere. I have one in desert colors, one in ocean colors, one in all around colors, and the largest for planned travels. These are my “friends,” and leaving home without one would seem odd. Thank you for allowing g me to develop an art habit that is good for my mind and soul! I recently travelled 6000 miles on our boat, and had my tool kits with me as my main source of sketching and recording my trip. How can you put a price on such valuable contributions to my memories?
Many, many thanks!
Ellen Meyera Gould
Maria
Oh, Ellen, you are so so welcome!
Angela Wright
This is amazing, this will be my next palette purchase within the next few months!! Your brilliant!!
Maria
Thank you so much, Angela! Be sure to let me know if you have any questions. All my best, Maria