Need to use a wooden palatte - How to seal??

[Sarah Edgecumbe]

Hi all,

Normally i use disposable palettes or glass, however i NEED to use a wooden palatte at an event in a couple of months.

How do i "cure" it so it doesn't soak up every paint possible and can be cleaned?

I was thinking that i could either seal it with the same sealer that i use for wood canvas OR use oil??

anyone use a wood palatte? How do you do it?

much appreciated.

oh and i use oil paints.

many thanks everyone.

happy painting.

sarah

[Freesail]

I always rubbed linseed oil into the wood.

[WFMartin]

I have used a wooden palette almost exclusively for years. I have two, and they both have the most magnificent patina and sheen one could ever imagine, and that has resulted from following the advice of someone who merely recommended using it. I squeeze out paint onto it, I use it for mixing, and when my session is done, I carefully scrape the surface with a Bob Ross Painting knife, and then, using a paper towel, I just buff off the remainder of paint.

I have not ever "cured" a wooden palette, as long as I've been painting. I just use it, and I buff the paint off with a dry paper towel after each use.

Check my blog for the appearance of these two palettes.

www.williamfmartin.blogspot.com

[Sarah Edgecumbe]

Thanks guys :-)

I was going to try linseed oil as the wood seems porus. Good to know there are some people that do actually paint with the tradition wood palatte *grin*

think i have your blog on speedial so will pop off and have another look.

Anyway, just a quick thanks, as i have just got home from night duty (nurse) and have to go to sleep now.

Have a great day.

sarah