Paintpal Travel System - Core Set Magnetised - Textures/Storage/Wet Palette/Ink Wells

This listing is for the core set of the Travel System. You will need at least one of these.

Specifically the version with magnets (included), so the layers hold together under light load. Though an elastic band or strap (not included) is still recommended for heavier travel.

See my other listings for extra parts of the system.

The PaintPal Travel Hobby System is a simple solution to your on-to-go hobby needs. Comprising a nifty paint tray for up to six 17ml dropper bottles and three paintbrushes, an optional optimized wet palette, and a lid that doubles as a drybrush texture palette, this sweet system is perfect for taking your hobby on the road.

The PaintPal Travel Hobby System

Ok, so I'm guessing you're thinking, "why would I need to 3D print something to carry my paints or for a wet palette when my old plastic take-out tray works perfectly fine". If that works for you, then that's great. You probably don't need to 3D print something like this. But on the other hand, a dedicated stackable travel system quickly made at home for the price of a cup of coffee is a huge step up from a take-out box. I've used those trays in the past, and they're fine, but I always wanted something sturdier and more functional.

How I previously carried my paints and models. Look at that hideous palette!

I didn't want to carry my trusty regular wet palette, a takeout box with a selection of paints, and a dedicated pencil case with brushes and tools any time I wanted to hobby while away from my desk at home. So, after playing around with ideas and test printing various prototypes, I settled on this 'modular' setup that evolved into the PaintPal Travel Hobby System. With this system, you can pop in a selection of dropper bottles or flip-top pots, brushes, glue, and tools and bring your hobby with you wherever you go!

Level up your hobbying game with PaintPal Travel Hobby System

The main tray variant allows you to carry ten 12ml flip-top pots

The PaintPal Travel Hobby System is made up of six individual stackable trays. Inlcuded are:

• Drybrush Texture Palette Lid.
• Regular lid also included.
• Dropper Bottle Carrier (six bottles).
• Wet Palette.
• Brush Storage.
• Model Storage.
• Ink/Shade wells

As well as the 17ml dropper bottle carrier tray, there's also a variant main tray for ten 12ml 'flip-top' pots.

The PaintPal model storage tray and the dropper bottle tray.

Well, it's pretty simple. Each tray has a small protruding 'lip' around its top edge and a corresponding cutout under the base. Each tray sits in place on these protrusions and can be held with a sturdy rubber band when not in use.

Below is a more detailed look at the individual trays included in the PaintPal system. There are six main trays, with some having optional variants.

You will need parchment paper to form the paint surface and a thin sponge or folded paper towels to act as a reservoir for the wet palette.

Finally, a sturdy rubber band or thick elastic strap would be beneficial to keep everything together when on the move. The trays sit on top of each other and don't (currently!) have a locking mechanism of their own.

If you plan on traveling with the wet palette tray, it is advisable to wait until you reach your destination before filling your reservoir with water and loading your parchment with paint. I have traveled with the PaintPal wet palette laid flat in a backpack and didn't encounter any spillages, but your mileage may vary as there isn't a physical rubber seal between the wet palette and the lid.