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The most famous watercolor palette in the world! Created and designed by world-renowned artist John Pike, these sturdy, stain-resistant palettes are ideal for any watercolor or fluid media enthusiast! These palettes were one of the first covered mixing palettes designed for watercolorists and are still considered the best to buy. Made of ABS plastic, these palettes measure 15” × 10-1/2” × 5/8” in size. These practical, convenient palettes feature a snap-on top that provides plenty of additional mixing area and may used to extend working time of colors and to protect colors.  Big Palette - Features 18, 1-7/8” wells that can accommodate brushes up to 1-1/2" wide. Standard Palette - This original model features 20 wells of various sizes. 
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.8 stars
(based on 16 reviews)
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Best(6)
Cons:
Best(5)
Best Uses:
Art(8), Personal(5)
Describe Yourself:
Artist(9), Teacher(3)
Primary use:
Personal(8)
Was this a gift?:
No(10)
 
John Pike Palettes RULE!!!!!
By JimVerified Purchaser from Braselton, Georgia on 10/26/2012
Best Uses:
Art
Describe Yourself:
Artist
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

I like to Plein Air paint. John Pike palettes allows me to travel and not worry about my paints getting all over my car or bag.

[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

 
I have bought this item again and again.
By kbell artVerified Purchaser from Willmar, Minnesota on 10/9/2011
Pros:
Easy to clean, Easy to use, Servicable
Cons:
No faults
Best Uses:
Art, Studio Palette, Watercolor painting
Describe Yourself:
Artist
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

I have used my John Pike Palette since 1999 and it still works perfectly; it has not cracked or broken and its surface cleans back to white easily. I am now teaching watercolor classes in my studio, and I did not offer my students any palette other than this one. As my classes are growing, I will continue to recommend the John Pike palette to each and every new student.

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[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very Pleased
By MEWVerified Purchaser from PA on 9/11/2011
Best Uses:
Art
Describe Yourself:
Artist
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

I use this palette at home and transport it to classes. It is quite sturdy and is holding up well. Paint wells are nice and large as is the mixing area. Cleans up nicely with a little scrubbing.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
John Pike Palettes
By Cuckoo Clock HospitalVerified Purchaser from Annandale VA on 8/8/2011
Best Uses:
Art
Describe Yourself:
Quality Oriented
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

While it is too soon to comment on the long term utility of the product from personal experience, I can tell you that probably 90% of the students in my watercolor class use this pallet. That was why I bought it. I note that they also tape their projects to the bottom of the cover. I haven't done that yet but looks like a good thing to do.
I think this is going to be a good long term purchase.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
Simply the best
By AndyVerified Purchaser from St. Paul, MN on 7/9/2011
Pros:
Great surface
Describe Yourself:
Artist
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

The John Pike palette is the only one I use. The surface stays white for years, and the paint won't bead up like many other palettes. Large wells and one huge mixing area fit my needs perfectly. I use it in the studio and en plein air.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
THE BEST
By SueVerified Purchaser from California on 7/8/2011
Pros:
Best quality plastic
Describe Yourself:
Artist
Primary use:
Business
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

Doesn't crack or chip with use.

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Very Nice John Pike Palette
By MarcyVerified Purchaser from St Louis MO on 6/30/2011
Best Uses:
Art
Describe Yourself:
Artist
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

Quality of item far surpasses those initially purchased at Michaels and Hobby Lobby. I am very pleased with the John Pike Palette. This does not stain, it is NOT TOO slick and paint mixes well on surface. Highly recommend.

 
Excellent Product
By FrecklesVerified Purchaser from Oklahoma City, OK on 6/18/2011
Pros:
Creative, Fun
Best Uses:
Art
Describe Yourself:
Artist
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

I bought this product from a recommendation from an instructor. It has proved to be a well serving product. It is much better tham most you see in common art stores or hobby and craft stores such as Hobby Lobby or Michaels. IF you love a variety of colors, buy two!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Excellent Product
By FrecklesVerified Purchaser from Oklahoma City, OK on 6/18/2011
Pros:
Top quality
Cons:
Good value
Best Uses:
Art
Describe Yourself:
Artist
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

Excellent tool for an active artist. If you love lots of color variety, buy two!

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
great product
By CeilVerified Purchaser from Boston on 2/1/2011
Pros:
Best palette going
Best Uses:
Art
Describe Yourself:
Artist
Primary use:
Personal
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

The Pike palette is perfect for watercolor--deep wells, good mixing area, durable, air-tight. My last one is still in use after 20 years. Wouldn't use any other.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Wonderful palette
By Barbara the watercolorist wantabe : PVerified Purchaser from Newcastle, CA on 11/13/2010
Pros:
Best
Cons:
Best
Best Uses:
Personal
Describe Yourself:
Student
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

It has just the right number of wells for my color palette. Yeah!

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
John Pike Pallettes
By RalphVerified Purchaser from Mt. Airy Maryland on 9/4/2010
Pros:
Best
Cons:
Good
Best Uses:
Personal
Describe Yourself:
Art Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

It was the top quality I expected.
My only regret is that I should have ordered the one with smaller wells. My style doesn't call for wells this big

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Fantastic Palette
By scooterbugVerified Purchaser from redding ca on 6/1/2010
Pros:
Best
Cons:
Best
Best Uses:
Personal
Describe Yourself:
Art Enthusiast
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

hey! get this palette! solved alot of my problems with "muddy" mixes! there is a lot of space to mix. and the wells are deep and sharp! makes for great painting!

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
endurance!
By eileenVerified Purchaser from austin tx on 5/18/2010
Pros:
Best
Cons:
Best
Best Uses:
Personal
Describe Yourself:
Teacher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

You can take this all over the world. It won't break and you will use it for years. I recommend them to everyone, just as others recommended them to me. (Breakage isn't my problem. I leave them in foreign countries!)

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
These are the best!
By JudyVerified Purchaser from Louisville, KY on 5/17/2010
Pros:
Best
Cons:
Best
Best Uses:
Work
Describe Yourself:
Teacher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

I am an professional artist and watercolor teacher. I have used these for years and they last and last. The quality of the heavy plastic is better than most and the large mixing area is great for watercolors. I have had one for 12 years and recently bought another one for a different color palette. I recommend these for all of my students.

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

 
The best among plastic palettes
By No NickVerified Purchaser from Juarez Mx.-El Paso Tx. area. on 5/17/2010
Pros:
Best
Cons:
Best
Best Uses:
Personal
Describe Yourself:
Teacher
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about John Pike Palettes:

I used every day at class and at studio for the last 10+ years i`ts still like brand new, never crack or yellowish, great value on best quality,I order several for my students during this period; I strongly recomend my students use non other, with time they will thanks me.

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