Scale75 Spodek 13 cm Shale painting palette — shallow mixing dish 13 cm

Scale75 Spodek 13 cm Shale is a shallow mixing dish designed for miniature and model painters who need a compact, controlled surface for blending paints, washes and inks. The 13-centimetre diameter provides enough working area for small to medium paint batches while keeping volumes low and contained, which helps reduce waste and maintain colour consistency across painting sessions.

Advantages

The shallow profile and smooth interior allow consistent mixing and easy retrieval of paint with fine brushes. Its compact size saves workspace and is easy to position next to a painting area or under a magnifier. The neutral shale colour improves visual contrast for assessing hue and value. The dish material is stable for common acrylic and enamel hobby paints and can be cleaned between uses with appropriate solvents.

Suitable for

• Mixing and thinning acrylics, enamels and washes for miniatures
• Glazing, layering and precise colour blending on models
• Holding small volumes of ink or wash for controlled application
• Workspace setups where compact, low-profile tools are required

Key specifications

• Diameter: approximately 13 cm
• Shallow bowl profile for low-volume mixes
• Neutral shale finish for accurate colour assessment
• Smooth interior surface for easy mixing and cleaning
• Lightweight and compact form factor for hobby workspaces

How to use

Place the Spodek dish on a stable, level surface within easy reach of your painting area. Dispense small amounts of paint, ink or wash into the centre and mix with a fine brush or palette tool until the desired consistency is reached. Use the shallow sides to control brush loading and remove excess medium. After use, rinse with water for water-based paints or follow solvent instructions for other paint types, then dry before storing.

Usage recommendations

For best results with miniature painting, prepare only the amount of paint you expect to use in a session to avoid drying. When working with highly reactive solvents or enamels, ventilate the workspace and use compatible cleaning agents. Store the dish in a clean, dust-free area to keep the mixing surface uncontaminated between uses.