TRANSONPaint Saver Storage Palette Box 16well Portable Airtight (White)

I have been I have been using this airtight case for about a month with my gouache paints. I was getting tired of laying out my colors every time I wanted to paint, and this Transon palette looked like a good option. The small box fits comfortably in the palm of my hand and takes up very little space on a work table.I noticed many of the reviews mentioned the colors creeping into the watertight silicone seal and making a mess. To prevent that problem, I filled each section a little under halfway full. I painted a thin layer of the more liquid colors 3/4 of the way up the 4 side walls and allowed that layer to dry before replacing the silicone seal. (Notice the light blue paint in the picture.) The dried paint on the sidewall kept the liquid paint from climbing the walls and travelling through the seal.I use my paints several times a week and have not had any issues with drying or cracking. The paints are, however, a thicker consistency than when I initially squeezed them into the palette. I'm using a combination of the Royal Talens artist gouache and Royal & Langnickel student gouache. The white is Windsor and Newton Designer White gouache. All of the brands have stayed fresh and easy to use.The inner lid works well for mixing and is easy to wipe clean. I like the sturdy latch, but I'm frustrated that it protrudes 3/4 inch past the edge of the palette box. (See photo: latch is magenta)If you are coming to gouache from watercolor, this palette will feel similar to a half pan set of colors. Each well comfortably fits a half inch flat paintbrush, and will also accommodate a 3/4 in flat.I plan to buy a duplicate box with a different color latch as my palette expands. For now, 15 colors (2 white) is plenty. I may also dry down a set of M Graham watercolors in one of these boxes for travel. Standard watercolor palettes don't work well with M Graham paint.I recommend this box for gouache IF you have the time and patience to prep the box so that color does not creep through the silicone seal. If you simply pour each well full of color and latch the seal into place, the colors will vacuum up into the grooves in the silicone seal and make a mess.

Very compact for outdoor painting

**update December 2022–still loving this palette, I take it with me everywhere because it’s so convenient and tiny. I ended up taking out the silicone cover because I found that it did its job of locking in moisture TOO well and some of my paints ended up molding and being discarded. The great news though is that due to its waffle design the mold was contained to two squares. Other great news is that the inner lid is still clean and white after being used as a mixing tray, no staining!’**I love this little palette! Each compartment holds way more paint than I expected and it fits perfectly in my travel kit. I currently have a mix of Miya himi and Winsor and Newton gouaches in the palette. I appreciate the secure buckle, the silicone cover that protects my paint, and the lid/mixing tray since it doesn’t stain! (Sticker not included)

Fits nicely into a travel bag without needing to set on it's side.

I use this in my carry-on, for the airplane. With watercolor paints..It mostly doesn't leak. If the watercolor is super fluid, it can leak. (maybe the pressure from the plane?) But, not usually -- if the paint s mostly dried.The wells are about the size of half pans. Because they are fixed, it's hard to clean or change just one pan. (with normal, removable pans, it's easy)This case is not exactly what I want -- but it is better than anything else I've tried. So I'm happy enough.I wish it was like a standard portable watercolor tin but with a water-tight lid.Lastly - I expect the latch will break. It's plastic and it sticks out, too much.