Empty Watercolor Paint Pans – Half & Full Pan Palette Set
Empty Watercolor Paint Pans – Half & Full Pan Palette Set
Empty Watercolor Paint Pans – Half & Full Pan Plastic Palette Set
Keep your watercolor studio organized and ready to go with these lightweight, durable empty plastic paint pans. Available in both half pan (2ml) and full pan (3.2ml) sizes, these white palette inserts are perfect for storing, mixing, and traveling with your favorite watercolor paints. Their bright white interior makes color identification easy and accurate, while the compact design fits standard watercolor palette cases.
Whether you're a professional artist, hobbyist, or student, these refillable pans let you customize your palette exactly the way you want it — fill them with pan paints, tube watercolors, gouache, or any other water-based medium.
Key Features
- Two sizes available: Half Pan (2ml) and Full Pan (3.2ml) — choose what suits your workflow
- Bright white interior for true, accurate color mixing and identification
- Durable plastic construction — lightweight and portable
- Standard dimensions: Half Pan: 16mm × 19mm × 10mm | Full Pan: 30mm × 19mm × 10mm
- Multipacks available: 6, 12, 24, or 48 pans per pack — stock up for studio or travel use
- Compatible with most standard watercolor palette cases and travel kits
- Ideal for watercolor, gouache, and other water-based paints
Specifications
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Half Pan Capacity | 2ml | 16mm × 19mm × 10mm (0.6" × 0.7" × 0.4") |
| Full Pan Capacity | 3.2ml | 30mm × 19mm × 10mm (1.2" × 0.7" × 0.4") |
| Pack Sizes | 6 / 12 / 24 / 48 pcs |
| Origin | Made in China |
Who Are These For?
These empty paint pans are a must-have for:
- Watercolor artists building a custom travel palette
- Students and beginners setting up their first palette kit
- Illustrators who prefer mixing their own colors from tube paints
- Art teachers organizing classroom supplies
For tips on watercolor techniques and art education resources, visit the Smithsonian Institution's art collection for inspiration from master watercolorists.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between a half pan and a full pan watercolor palette insert?
A: A half pan holds approximately 2ml of paint and measures 16mm × 19mm × 10mm, making it ideal for compact travel palettes. A full pan holds approximately 3.2ml and measures 30mm × 19mm × 10mm, offering more paint capacity for studio use or larger-scale projects.
Q: Can I fill these empty pans with tube watercolors?
A: Yes! Simply squeeze tube watercolors into the empty pans and allow them to dry. Once dried, the paint cake behaves just like traditional pan watercolors — simply wet your brush and pick up color as needed.
Q: Will these pans fit standard watercolor palette cases?
A: These pans are designed to standard half pan and full pan dimensions, making them compatible with the vast majority of commercially available watercolor palette cases and travel tins that accept standard-sized inserts.
Q: How many pans come in each pack?
A: You can choose between packs of 6, 12, 24, or 48 pans depending on your needs. Larger multipacks are great for classroom use or stocking up for a busy studio.