etchrlab/Stephanie Law Mini Palette Review

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etchrlab/Stephanie Law Mini Palette Review
Today I am reviewing the etchrlab/Stephanie Law Mini Palette: bit.ly/lindsayMP
This adorable mini palette would be practical for artists who like to paint small with a large variety of colors. This would also make a wonderful gift for any watercolor painter. The palette is small enough to travel with but you would want a stable place to put it down and bring it home wet might cause a mess. There are 3 fets included preventing damage to the ceramic palettes as well as a swatch card for you to fill in. It is a well made high-quality palette.
Pros:
Fairly lightweight (&oz full of paint) and compact
Holds 37 colors
Well made and very sturdy
Paint won't bead up in it
Cons:
Price $50 USD
The wells are tiny so best for round brushes size 8 or smaller. If you will use a flat brush you will need to use the mixing area for loading and that may be a hassle.
This would be inconvenient to travel with unless you have a table to sit at and time to let the paint dry up before closing up the palette as closing this up if the paint is wet makes for a mess.
Bottom line: This is a well-made palette. I was delighted in the tiny size and novelty of it but it wouldn't replace anything I already had. that said it is surprisingly useful, I used rounds and was not aggravated at all but the size of the wells but if I needed to use a flat brush or pack it away wet it would be aggravating. It's a splurge and a luxury for sure but if you are looking for something for a gift for a painter or treat for yourself you can't go wrong.
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@dianeandbrad529 5 лет назад

the two circle palettes would really work for me with the way I am painting... but I think the price for two small ceramic dishes without any paint, is way high... 😨

@bindijean1 5 лет назад

How awesome for a Botanical Illustrator, who works with miniature brushes and uses dry brush techniques. Going on my wish list :)

@TheSpinDoctor 5 лет назад

I would probably make two mods: 1) a registration mark on the laminated insert you made so it’s easier to line up same way each time so you don’t contaminate the precious light colours; 2) drill a few holes in the base of the tin so the air can circulate and the paints will dry between use and not bleed into adjacent colours. A tiny silica gel pack from a pill container might be possible to fit inside.

@apocalypse_frau 5 лет назад

The Spin Doctor those are great ideas for modifications, and this little beauty could easily steal my heart and pinch my wallet. However, when I think porcelain palettes and a splurge for the studio, offerings from Stephen Quiller or Tom Lynch tick all the practical and aesthetic boxes for me. Until then, I’ll keep using travel tins on the go and porcelain chargers or enamel trays for mixing whilst home.

@PumpkinPails 5 лет назад

As cute as it is, that's a big NOPE from me. $50 is insane! I'll stick to using my Cotman palette.

@acatinthecradle 5 лет назад

Same!

@qkliang 5 лет назад

Seriously... how can they justify that price point!

@timeglass777 5 лет назад

Definitely Not Interested... ceramic is not good to carry on a trip - if you drop it, it will break. If you really want ceramic surface to mix paints, use a cheap white plate. There is no need to waste $50 on this - I'm not even sure it is cute... it looks too clustered to identify colors quickly.

@jimflack9462 5 лет назад

@@timeglass777 I agree. I bought an inexpensive (I hate the word "cheap") plate at the Dollar Tree. Works well. I also use my Corelle plates for palettes and they clean up just fine. I had some plastic ones, but they got nasty and stained easily, and were hard to clean. Now they are used for acrylics. A little warm water and hand sanitizer and the paint peels right off. Doesn't help the staining, but who cares.

@twiggalina 5 лет назад

Very nice but the small Wells would drive me crazy. I'd be really interested if they made the same design but the size of a 12" vinyl record to use in a studio. That would be fantastic!

@pame6954 5 лет назад

Twigga: You may be interested in checking out the Robax Palette line.

@KJayPlays 5 лет назад

Another con would be that it’s going to be hard on the tips of your brushes. Having to pick up paint by swirling the tip of your brush in the tiny wells, means a lot of wear and your brush will lose it’s point faster.

@geslinam9703 4 года назад

This is true...but a lot of watercolor artists, at least the more meticulous ones, don’t use the same brushes for dipping and mixing as they do for actual painting. Considering the prices of good brushes, this is a good practice. I don’t always do it, but I try, and when I do use my good brushes for lifting color from the palette, I’m very gentle/careful. This just isn’t the best palette for artists who work fast, boldly, flamboyantly.

@lindaeastment4542 5 лет назад

Hi Lindsay 👋 thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts on this watercolor painting pallet yes u are right it is very expensive it works out to be £39.77 in Sterling a bit pricey for me but thank you for sharing ....have a nice weekend 💞 🦋🐕 Lin in South Wales uk

@KimberlyCrick 5 лет назад

This is a beautifully designed palette. I was curious about it too... just wish it was more affordable. I debated it because I have a super tiny amount of desk space and I always paint small. I appreciate seeing it in action with that round brush. Mixing on ceramic does look quite nicer than most palettes as far as not beading up.

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@jp8649 5 лет назад

If I traveled/did plein air more, and had the budget for it this would be a lifesaver. Nothing beats a good ol' ceramic deviled egg platter though.

@xfranczeskax 5 лет назад

Ha, other people are using those, too?! :D

@baxtersmomma 5 лет назад

I think this is the most adorable thing! And even though it's small you can have so many colors! Love tiny things anyway...so I'm in love with it! ♥️

@lizhamilton1492 5 лет назад

Love ceramic but this is too small and fiddle-y for a serious painter. It does not seem to be a good travel palette it seems a little high maintenance in addition to the crazy price.

@geslinam9703 4 года назад

I’m a serious painter and I just ordered one. I think it’s useful to certain styles of painting.

@emotionallyinvestful 5 лет назад

It's cute as a novelty item but I wouldn't be able to justify spending that much on something so small when I could buy/make a pretty nice travel palette for cheaper.

@jakobozias7613 5 лет назад

As much as I want it just to have it, I agree. I made an ultra slim pocket palette that's about the size of an atc card for much less, after the cost of the silicone to make molds of it is accounted for. It ain't ceramic and it only holds 15 colors, but the wells seem about the same size (hard to tell, though, and can't see how deep they are), and I was able to use the wee eyeshadow pans so I could swap colors out, because I am incredibly indecisive, lol. Still trying to work out how to add more mixing space, though...

@Lacroix999 2 года назад

You get two in this set, so it’s a little bit more justifiable. Ceramic palettes usually cost more anyways and even more so if they’re handmade and in the US…and not cheaply made in China…and not glazed in some toxic substance. I recently purchased a hand made palette in the shape of a sea turtle for about $30 and it shipped from Russia to the US. It was very good quality and not very big at all. I would justify the cost again considering it’s great quality and not some other piece of junk plastic! Etchr is known for good quality products, do there’s that as well. This isn’t catered to the lower price range market, but the quality of their stuff speaks for why that is! They sell more of luxury items for artists, as in their stuff isn’t cheaply made, are considered more of a novelty and caters to those who can afford it and not have to think twice about their costs….definitely not for the ‘starving artists’ out their. Having said that, their products are meant to last longer that crap made stuff, so you do definitely get what you pay for. Having said all of that, I’m a firm believer in investing in good quality art supplies when and where you can afford them! It does make a difference in your artwork especially with things like brushes and paper, that are meant for the specific intended job. Palettes don’t really fall under that category, however, having good quality supplies as an initial investment, lasts longer than buying many cheap palettes over the years because they just don’t hold up….not to mention the environmental impact that has when we just toss stuff out all the time. If taken care of properly, this type of product can be handed down and get a lot of use from, potentially saving you more, that is to say if it is something you leave on your desk and not use it like a travel set where it could potentially risk getting broken. And sure, you could make one yourself but will it be the same quality as this one? Or hold up like this one? Maybe/maybe not, but is the effort saving you all that much? My guess that unless you’re a potter who knows what they’re doing and can get some what the same results, probably not. You need to be the one to weight the pros and cons here. I’m not saying you’re not a real artist unless you ‘splurge’ on good….or just expensive art supplies, but at the same time, it is nice to have nice things even if they’re ‘novelty’ and/or cost a bit more. I do know this is on my list of art supplies I will be ordering from them along with several other of their products!

@shafaq-us-sahar5237 5 лет назад

I love your channel but this one? Much more sensible to buy essential set of Daniel Smith and a white porcelain plate alongside a bunch of Arches Sheets in 50 $. With a reasonably priced brush you get everything top quality needed for watercolour in the same amount here thrown out on just a very messy and too little palette. Thanks for the review. It made me feel very mature 😁

@riverbeee9643 5 лет назад

I bought two (birthday and graduation splurge) and don't regret it. I use it for journal sketches and small/mini paintings that I do only in places around the house (these draw attention in public places). They are really cute and make me pick them up and paint more. I use parchment paper in between and caution use of M.Graham paint in them in humid summer months.

@michelleclifton8868 5 лет назад

I just bought my first M Graham set and am really regretting it. The colors are absolutely stunning, I bought the southwest set, but the super sticky honey is driving me nuts. Every time I try to fill a pan, the stickiness is too much! I'm going to stick with Daniel Smith. I can't imagine trying to put M Graham in those tiny wells lol.

@riverbeee9643 5 лет назад

Michelle Clifton , I am in complete agreement. They would be my number 1 paint except for that stickiness! I've just gotten into Daniel Smith; what other brands do you like?

@michelleclifton8868 5 лет назад

@@riverbeee9643 I've only been into watercolor for about a year. I started in oil, switched to acrylic, which I used forever, and finally got brave enough to try watercolor. I haven't really tried a ton of high end brands, but Qor is wonderful and Windsor and Newton has great colors too. I love bright colors and so far Daniel Smith and Qor are my favorites when it comes to bright colors and being super easy to work with. But my art is more surreal, landscape type stuff. Imagine a watercolor Dr. Seuss style, lol.

@ms.marvelous7019 5 лет назад

Hi Lindsay 👋 thank you for your review and honest opinion. It looks like a lovely little luxury item to indulge in for yourself or give as a thoughtful gift for a fellow artist ❤️🎨🖌️💕

@5yarcottages397 4 года назад

Thank you so much for reviewing this palette. Following your review I got one from Jacksons with the help of my Jacksons points. I found this palette an absolute joy to use both for en plein air and travelling. I usually paint small and detailed so I even use it in the studio. (I took your advice and made a laminated disc to cover when still wet.) Sometimes you cannot judge something by cost alone. This is perfect for my style and so handy I would not be without it now. My only worry is that I may drop it and break it one day so I have put a second one on my Christmas list just in case. Thank you again for this and all the knowledge and experience you share.

@teresawebster3498 5 лет назад

I love this pallette, I got one of the first ones and the lid screws on. The laminated card you made for it is a good idea 💡

@ArtistWizardry 5 лет назад

Jackson's Art had it on sale and I couldn't resist. I just received it today and it's so freakin' cute!

@azzuparis 5 лет назад

This is the cutest palette but it is quite pricey. Thanks for sharing 😊

@devdevai 5 лет назад

Adorable but at that price...eh I’m gonna have to stick with my $1 USD 6-halfpan mini altoids tin on the days I want ultralight and portable

@cindyhorton6980 5 лет назад

Definitely unique! Pretty cool!❤

@Windkisssed 5 лет назад

I’m grateful I’m not that into ceramic! Great idea though!! Thanks for the thorough review!!

@hollymitchell6436 5 лет назад

I saw this just after she had FIRST developed it.... I searched and searched and finally learned it was no longer available. (Killed me!!!) Then when Etchr decided to present it I KNEW I had to have it. And i do!! But... it is still empty. :-) I will attach very strong magnets to my palette, so it can sit on my painting board if i want to take it with me, but really i love the idea of keeping it on my desk. A really fun purchase.

@linzenota 5 лет назад

Thank you for this review, Lindsay! I purchased a few from the original Kickstarter Stephanie did and really love to use them when I fill them up with my smaller tubes from Holbein and DS that I used to forget I had way more than I would like to admit! I feel that they were a bit more affordable in the Kickstarter compared to now, and wholeheartedly agree they are more of a luxury item compared to what is a bit more accessible and budget-friendly. I was curious if you had a preference with the type of brush you've used with yours? I've been preferring to use traditional watercolor brushes with them compared to using waterbrushes since sometimes even the smaller tipped waterbrushes I used still managed to spread more water throughout the palette onto other colors I originally didn't plan to use. But that's just based off my personal preferences and current skill level as well.

@indigodande4345 Год назад

I don't know Stephanie personally but I've caught her a few times on instagram and she's just a very fabulously friendly artist. Her brush technique is made of miniscule movements. If you watch her videos she does alot of dry brushing and small details. Its more convenient for her to have the small palette by her hand. Those small details make up the beauty of her individual works. IF you want more brush space - there is a 19 well version so the wells are wider.

@Kitchensurprise 5 лет назад

Thanks for the review

@klarag7059 5 лет назад

$71 for us?! They’re dreaming.

@longyarn4288 5 лет назад

No that's Australian currency. It's 50 something in US dollars. (They're Still dreaming!)

@makeupisluv 5 лет назад

It's sooooo cute!

@jennifermaddock4382 5 лет назад

So cute

@tlembro 5 лет назад

Got mine from Stephanie back in the fall....cute and very practical really...holds a good bit of paint....better with small brushes....but can move the paint onto the mixing palette and use larger brushes...i seldom paint straight from the palette anyway.

@KatieReadsKoziesAndMore 5 лет назад

That is too stinkin cute! Unfortunately, it is too pricey for me. 💕 but I love knowing it exists. It makes me smile.

@donnabusic9785 5 лет назад

Price defiantly doesn't make it frugal.

@pokey3010 5 лет назад

It is too cute love it but too expensive. So cute though..

@annnoyez 4 года назад

I don't know why people want to take small things with them... I tried it once. But from then I use my normal tin box... it's one of 48 pans... and I have the comfort of my normal pallet... I take a battle of water and some brushes... and I put it with my watercolourpaper and sketchbook in my purse... I have travel sets but I use it for brands that I only max 12 colours... and I dont want in my normal pallet...

@raggedyroad 5 лет назад

This is so adorable but I would never pay that much for a travel palette when I can make a little palette for cheap, cheap from an Altoid sized tin that can still hold up to 35 colors and that's more than enough for my uses. In fact I have made several tins in a variety of ways and usually only use the one that has 18 colors. Ice Chips Candy tins are the same size as Altoid and have a white enamel interior so there is even a mixing surface in the lid and if you remove the color pack you can also use the tray beneath. If feel that if they want to make a go of this little palette they will need to figure out a way to make it more affordable.

@BornAgainFarmGirl 5 лет назад

Lindsay, did they offer a discount code to your subscribers ?

@susanfontaine5214 5 лет назад

Great review as always! Very cute. Way, way too expensive! Would rather spend the money on paints and papers! $50.00 😮 WOW

@antonea808 5 лет назад

I have this and like it. But if it were up to me, there would be half as many wells. For that reason, I don’t grab this as much as I thought. I love the circular shape as I follow a color wheel pattern. Had more over a year and no problems.

@lindseyB_33 4 года назад

Antonea Payan they just released one with a lot 19 bigger Wells. I’m debating getting that one but I thought this review would give me a good idea if I’d like it to justify the cost. Do you still like the smaller version?

@nhcharmedone 5 лет назад

Yeah, I will agree, that's a bit much.

@jamiwomack2129 5 лет назад

So cute :)

@georgedickens9737 5 лет назад

lindsay ideal for botanical field work.

@chiggerrun1413 5 лет назад

I almost ordered one. They are so cute but I just couldn't justify the price. I'll just keep using my little Neos cigar tin (3.25×3.5×.25")with 36 quarter pans and a tiny brush or piece of sponge for on the go.

@AaronHutson 5 лет назад

The small format looks like it..might save some time by putting 36 colors a lot closer than a 36 halfpan set so you wouldn't have to reach as far. I could see myself using it with a water brush to quickly pick up bits of color for some small format painting. But then again I don't thing I'd ever need so many colors for a small work. For anything bigger than A5 I'd be using brushes that couldn't get in the tiny wells. I'd hesitate to take this outside because it could break easily if it falls. It's cute but having trouble seeing the scenarios I'd use it in.

@joyfulldj 5 лет назад

this looks awesome for a holiday travelpalet. Or for a yt artist who has a really small working area,The pro is the 36 wells i dont even have that many tubes,lol,con is indeed the price; i would rather buy the jackson's porcelain mixing palette for that price. But that is personal preference.

@tiasmom6225 5 лет назад

It's so stinking cute, but the cost is way overpriced. Not a practical purchase in my opinion. Like you mentioned Lindsay, this could be a gift for the artist who has everything. It could be a novelty gift.❤️🌹

@carolsoutar4719 5 лет назад

Wow, way to expensive 71 bucks in Australia,think i live in the wrong country.

@NO-ve4tb 5 лет назад

The circle palette seems a bit confusing to me.

@recoveringsoul755 4 года назад

I think it's good if you set it up like a Color Wheel

@klarag7059 5 лет назад

Did it come with the paints or did you have to fill it,

@LesleyTaylor101 5 лет назад

Klara G - you have to fill it yourself!!!

@klarag7059 5 лет назад

Lesley Taylor Och! That’s definitely not worth bothering with.

@starshinesoldier 5 лет назад

I love this palette and I almost bought one when Stephanie Law first had it on kickstarter. But I had to stop myself because I know I would never use such tiny wells of paint. But this palette is perfect for Stephanie's painting style.

@sharronadams7430 5 лет назад

Nice but not for me yet. I am a novice, but very enthusiastic about everything about watercolor. Your skill is evident and recom

@gillianbc 5 лет назад

The idea is great, but price is silly. I have loads of old eye shadow palettes - I'll have a go at repurposing those.

@AeriolNicols 5 лет назад

Too small. Too expensive. I am not enamoured of Etchr products. Have one of their sketch bags . Cost me $400. To get it to Canada doesn't hold much of anything. Good quality but generally overpriced.

@CactusThorn 5 лет назад

Aeriol Nicols I agree. I think Etchr are total sleazeballs. I told them exactly what I thought of them so I’m not saying anything behind their backs that I didn’t already say to their faces. Too bad about the bag. Maybe you can sell it. You should at least email them and let them know what you think. As for this palette they sell cans like that with paper clips in them for a few bucks and how much could two cheap dishes cost? Seriously. I like Stephanie Law though I notice her artwork isn’t used at all.

@boyinblue. 3 года назад

That price point is impractical for what it is, and I just got another travel palette anyway so it’s not something I could even justify looking at.

@drew5903 2 года назад

Egg palettes are a great idea, but they are $30 - 46 + $40 - 100 Shipping with AUS Ebay. This palette is cheaper, much smaller and nicer. I know people who would drink more than the cost of this in 1 weekend. 2 slabs of beer over here is nearly $100 or more. 1 bottle of Whiskey is $60 +. I would rather not drink and paint with this Palette. Smiles.

@sharronadams7430 5 лет назад

Oops! Cut myself off. Your recommendations valued. Thanks.

@hazelpalmer6856 5 лет назад

FIRST COMMENT xx

@ApatheticBlogger 5 лет назад

Gorgeous little palette, but oof $50 is a LOT

@kayin5696 5 лет назад

50?!... Thats a bit too much for that. 🙃

@anitaholmes6824 5 лет назад

Totally cute but others mentioned, too much money! TFS

@latenightcake5881 3 года назад

There should have been less wells i think

@patriciaezzell7484 5 лет назад

Too small to be useful. I would get all the colors mixed together this first time I used it.

@drdmom9700 5 лет назад

Wow $65 CAN :-(

@cazkiwinz4300 3 года назад

I want it so bad, it’s soooo cute... but there’s no way I’m paying $80 (NZD) for an empty tin..... I mean, I buy cwap alll the time, but I just can’t do it with this palette, I just can’t justify the value.... but I keep looking up reviews on it because it’s gotten under my skin and I want it... and I’m a full set syndrome/spontaneous buyer so it’s gnawing at me 😂 It’s sooooo cute! But... no!

@thefrugalcrafter 3 года назад

Its pretty but not practical.

@cazkiwinz4300 3 года назад

@@thefrugalcrafter Yeah, but don’t we tend to buy lots of art supplies like that? 😂 Anyways, I consoled myself by topping up my normal 24 w/c metal palette with my w/c tubes and making it look pretty again and stroked my other 5 paint palettes (one is ... err... “pretty excellent” bought cos of you as well 😉😂) and my 2 yummy jelly gouache Arrtx tins (also, bought cos of you lol) so... I’ll survive without this pretty 😂😂😂

@sherrikent6628 5 лет назад

It's cute but not practical, thank you for the review.

@pamelamoore7912 5 лет назад

nice and cute but even if I were a millionaire I would not buy it at that price like Tim Holtz somebody thinks too much of themselves

@Armylady74 5 лет назад

Nope! Not much variety of colors!

@clumsycolours1677 5 лет назад

I'm in Australia and that is a MASSIVE NOPE from me!! I hate trying to buy nice art stuff here, we pay through the nose for it.😢😱

@thefrugalcrafter 5 лет назад

I wonder why. Does your country pre tax it?

@clumsycolours1677 5 лет назад

@@thefrugalcrafter I'm not sure but we pay through the nose for almost everything that is nice, i bought the Jane Davenport mermaid markers for just over $50