{"product_id":"new-wave-grey-pad-rectangular-paper-palette-11x16-50-sheet-glue-bound-bleed-resistant-mid-gray-mixing-surface","title":"New Wave Grey Pad® Rectangular Paper Palette 11x16, 50-Sheet Glue-Bound Bleed-Resistant Mid-Grey Mixing Surface","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe New Wave Grey Pad® is a 11\" x 16\" rectangular disposable paper palette with 50 glued, neutral‑grey, bleed‑resistant sheets designed for quick, tidy paint mixing across all media.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis handheld paper palette gives artists a large, neutral surface to mix colours and judge value without committing to a permanent palette. Each sheet is a 42‑lb coated paper in a mid‑grey tone that helps colours read more accurately than white and reduces glare. The pad’s sheets are glued on three sides so pages remain flat while you work, and when the session is done you simply tear off the top sheet for instant cleanup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the neutral‑grey surface improve colour mixing?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA neutral grey ground reduces the optical bias of a white background, letting you more accurately compare hues and values while blending. The mid‑grey tone helps you see both light and dark passages without being influenced by a bright white sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeutral mid‑grey paper for truer value judgment\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoated finish for smooth colour movement and clean edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks with oils, acrylics, watercolours and gouache\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e42‑lb weight offers enough tooth without excessive absorbency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the sheets stay flat during a messy session or outdoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—each pad is bound on three edges to keep pages secured while you mix and move. The coating on each sheet prevents subsequent pages from soaking through, so you can mix wet paints without spreading into lower sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlue binding on three sides prevents curl and lifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoated surface resists bleed‑through from wet media\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSturdy 11\" x 16\" format provides a roomy working area\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightweight pad is portable for plein air painting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow easy is cleanup and disposal after painting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleanup is immediate: once a sheet is used, tear it off and discard it—no rinsing, scraping, or solvent waste required. This makes the pad especially convenient for short studies, demonstrations, classes, or when studio cleanup time is limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisposable single‑use sheets eliminate palette cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlue edges keep the current sheet stable until removed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e50 sheets per pad provide ample sessions before replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact size stores easily with sketchbooks and supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat painting media are compatible with the New Wave Grey Pad®?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe coated surface is formulated to work with a broad range of artist materials. Whether you use slow‑drying oil paints, fast‑drying acrylics, or water‑based media, the sheets offer a slick mixing ground that adapts to typical studio workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSuitable for oil, acrylic, watercolour, gouache, and mixed media\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlick coating supports smooth blends and clean colour separation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePaper weight balances absorbency and durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeutral grey helps when matching colour references or photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: The New Wave Grey Pad® is aimed at painters who want a reliable, portable, and mess‑free palette option—students, instructors, plein‑air artists, and studio painters who prefer disposable surfaces. If you routinely swap colours, teach demonstrations, or need quick setup and teardown, this pad offers a practical, value‑oriented solution made in the USA and sized to fit standard easels and worktables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Are the sheets safe for oil paints?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. The coated 42‑lb sheets accept oil paint and resist bleed‑through, letting you mix without soaking into lower sheets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How many sheets are in each pad and what size are they?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Each pad contains 50 sheets measuring 11 by 16 inches, glued on three edges for stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"New Wave","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55255103930705,"sku":"B00ET9FTKO","price":37.08,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/new-wave-grey-pad-front-packaging.jpg?v=1791697210","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/new-wave-grey-pad-rectangular-paper-palette-11x16-50-sheet-glue-bound-bleed-resistant-mid-gray-mixing-surface","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}