This shelf is included in our Traveler Series Watercolor Package. It can also be purchased separately and used as a secondary shelf for the Artist that needs extra space. As a secondary shelf, it fits below and to the left or right of our palettes.
Dimensions – 15.75”x 10.5”x 1”
No clamps or brackets - simply slips on a Tripod with a leg diameter of 7/8”- 1-1/8”
Our exclusive EPAP Pastel Dust Ledge helps keep the pastel dust out of the palette tray. If you already own our Panel Holder, just add this dust ledge.
Pastel Dust Ledge – 18 1/2” long x 2” made of ABS Plastic
Affix the dust ledge under the bottom panel holder bracket by unscrewing the star knob from the back of the dust ledge. Put the dust ledge (screw) through the open channel of the panel holder. The screw the star knob back onto the screw (the knob should be on the back of the panel holder similar to the brackets.) Tilt the panel holder slightly forward so the pastel dust falls freely from the panel and lands in the dust ledge. To empty the dust ledge, simply loosen the star knob and tilt the ledge to either side to empty.
Introducing our New Pastel Plein Air Package. We know how expensive good pastels are. Our new system is thoughtfully designed to pack and protect your pastels to go paint plein air!
MADE IN THE U.S.A. (Major Components, Except Tripod)
The En Plein Air Pro Pastel Plein Air Package, with our Pro Series Panel Holder and exclusive Dust Ledge is innovative, lightweight and very functional for pastel plein air painting. The panel holder is structural aluminum channel with two ABS brackets and includes our exclusive Dust Ledge which helps keep the pastel dust out of the palette tray. The maximum height from the ground to the top of the panel holder or canvas is approximately 72”. It mounts on the SLIK U8000 Tripod with a quick release plate (included). We paired the panel holder with this medium duty tripod for its wide stance with increased stability.
The Pastel Palette with Cover includes a tray insert with six foam sections for organizing your pastels. The tray insert can hold up to 108 pastels. The cover has a foam mat adhered to the inside to protect your pastels when you close the cover. Max height to top of palette from the ground is 35″. The palette cover with foam doubles as a palette “shade” (important when comparing color values outside.) The cover is held vertically by a retractable bungee cord. The palette has two slide out shelves with 5 grooved channels on each shelf to hold your pastels that are actively in use.
The Pastel Plein Air Package Includes:
Pastel Palette with Cover and Pastel Organizer Tray Insert with Six Foam Sections, and Two Sliding Shelves with 5 grooved channels each
Pro Series Panel Holder with 2 ABS Brackets and Dust Ledge
Slik U8000 Tripod
4” Spring Clamp
60L Heavy Duty En Plein Air Pro Embroidered Cordura Convertible Backpack with Hideaway Shoulder Straps
Total Package Weight: 12lbs./5.45kg.
(To purchase an Additional Pastel Organizer Tray(s) with Dedicated Cover to carry additional pastels go to our Single Items Tab)
Dimensions – 11”x 19”
Pastel Organizer Tray (included) has 6 foam sections measuring 4.25” x 6” each and holds approximately 18 pastels in each section for a total of up to 108 pastels in the full tray.
The cover has a foam mat adhered to the inside to protect your pastels when you close the cover.
Each Palette Slide-out Shelf has 5 grooved channels to hold pastels actively in use and is made of high impact ABS plastic.
The bungee cord closure system holds the cover securely during transport and also holds the cover vertically in place as a palette shade when painting.
No clamps or brackets – the palette simply slips on our Slik U8000 Tripod or any tripod with a leg diameter of 7/8” - 1 1/8”
Palette height from the ground is 35” when tripod is fully extended
NOTE: Palette height may differ slightly with tripods other than the Slik U8000 included
Palette frame and Cover are constructed of high impact ABS Plastic
Fits in Heavy Duty 60L Backpack
Weight – 4lbs./1.82kg.
Panel Holder w/Dust Ledge (exclusive to EPAP)
Structural aluminum channel with 2 ABS brackets
Equipped with a 1/4”, 20 thread mount
Dust Ledge – 18 1/2” long x 2” made of ABS Plastic
Stable Work Surface - eliminates “top heavy rocking”
Holds panels or stretched canvas up to 22” vertically
Holds small 6x8 panels as well
Vertical mounting design eliminates the “top heavy rocking” that can occur in other tripod/pochade box set-ups
Attaches easily to tripod with a quick release plate
Doubles as a single painting carrier when finished
Height from the ground to the top of panel holder or canvas is 72”
Fits in Heavy Duty 60L Backpack
Weight – 1.6lbs./.72kg.
Slik U8000 Tripod
Supports 4.5lb
Head Type – Pan & Tilt Head with one hand operation
Camera Mounting Screw – 1/4” - 20 male
Quick Release Plate included
Maximum Working Height – 59”/149.9 cm
Minimum Working Height – 22”/55.9 cm
Folded Length – 23.2”/58.9 cm
Materials – Aluminum Alloy
Leg Lock Type – Flip Lock
Independent Leg Spread – No
Leg Sections – 3 telescoping legs including rubber feet are easily adjustable for standing or sitting while painting
Center Column Sections – 1
Center Column Extension Type – Geared
Fits in Heavy Duty 60L Backpack
Weight 3.3lb./1.5kg
60L Cordura Convertible Backpack
High Strength Oxford Canvas Fabric – ultra tough & durable
Side zipper gives easy access to large main compartment
Two front zippered pockets for paints, brush roll, sketchbook, etc.
Zippered back panel hides backpack straps & waist belt
Padded shoulder straps and waist belt convert bag into backpack
Three heavy duty handles (top, bottom, side) allows backpack to be carried like a suitcase
Exterior loops to clip on extra gear like water bottle, umbrella bag, etc.
Dimensions 26” x 12.20” x 10.63”
Capacity – 60L
Weight – 3.3lbs./1.5kg
HOLDS ALL PASTEL PLEIN AIR PACKAGE ITEMS
The Pastel Plein Air Package Includes: Pastel Palette with Cover and Pastel Organizer Tray Insert with Six Foam Sections, and Two Sliding Shelves with 5 grooved channels each Pro Series Panel Holder with 2 ABS Brackets and Dust Ledge Slik U8000 Tripod 4” Spring Clamp 60L Heavy Duty En Plein Air Pro Embroidered Cordura Convertible Backpack with Hideaway Shoulder Straps
Unpack your gear.
Start with the tripod.
Using the fliplocks extend the legs of the tripod to your desired height.
Once extended lock the legs into place with the fliplocks.
Crank the center column up to the desired height. Turn the center locking collar to a snug position to hold the column in place.
Next, take the palette and slip it onto the legs of the tripod.
Unhook the bungee cord from the shelves.
Pull out both sliding shelves approximately 6”.
Lift the cover from the palette and position it at the back of the palette against the center column of the tripod. Then take the bungee cord and hook one end of the cord in the hole located on the left corner of the cover. Take the cord behind the cover and stretch it around the back of the tripod center column and insert the other hook into the slot on the right side of the lid.
Next, take the Panel Holder and look for the quick release plate that is already screwed onto the aluminum channel (don't unscrew or remove this plate).
Then, look at the top of the tripod and locate the pan head that this plate fits into.
Pull down the grey lever on the left side of this pan head and insert the quick release plate.
Push the lever back up into place to secure the easel to the tripod.
Adjust the panel holder brackets 90 degrees by loosening the star knobs. Adjust the height of the brackets to fit your panel. Place your panel in the brackets and tighten the star knobs to ensure a snug fit.
Next, add the dust ledge under the bottom bracket by unscrewing the star knob from the back of he dust ledge. Put the dust ledge (screw) through the open channel of the panel holder. Then screw the star knob back onto the screw (the knob should be on the back of the panel holder similar to the brackets.) Tilt the panel holder slightly forward so the pastel dust falls freely from the panel and lands in the dust ledge. To empty the dust ledge, simply loosen the star knob and tilt the ledge to either side to empty.
Attach the spring clamp to the tripod leg above the palette for more stability.
Pastel Organizer Tray (included) has 6 foam sections measuring 4.25” x 6” each and holds approximately 18 pastels in each section for a total of up to 108 pastels in the full tray.
The cover has a foam mat adhered to the inside to protect your pastels when you close the cover.
Each Palette Slide-out Shelf has 5 grooved channels to hold pastels actively in use and is made of high impact ABS plastic.
The bungee cord closure system holds the cover securely during transport and also holds the cover vertically in place as a palette shade when painting.
No clamps or brackets – the palette simply slips on our Slik U8000 Tripod or any tripod with a leg diameter of 7/8” - 1 1/8”
Attach the spring clamp to the tripod leg above the palette for more stability
Palette height from the ground is 35” when tripod is fully extended
NOTE: Palette height may differ slightly with tripods other than the Slik U8000 included
Palette frame and Cover are constructed of high impact ABS Plastic
Our Professional Panel Holder is designed for painters who paint larger that 16”x12” with stretched canvas up to 22” tall or down to 6” x 8” (the most popular range for outdoor painting). It mounts on our SLIK U8000 Tripod with a quick release plate or any standard tripod with a 1/4” mounting stud. We paired the panel holder with our Slik U8000** medium duty tripod for its wide stance with increased stability.
Structural aluminum channel with 2 ABS brackets
Panel Holder Dimensions - 24" tall x 1 1/2" wide
ABS Bracket - 8" long x 1" wide
Equipped with a 1/4”, 20 thread mount
Stable Work Surface - eliminates “top heavy rocking”
Holds panels or stretched canvas up to 22” vertically
Holds small 6x8 panels as well
Vertical mounting design eliminates the “top heavy rocking” that can occur in other tripod/pochade box set-ups
Attaches easily to tripod with a quick release plate (not included)
Doubles as a single wet painting carrier when finished
Height from the ground to the top of panel holder or canvas is 72”
Weight – 1.3lbs./.60kg.
** Quick release plate for Slik U8000 and Slik U874 is NOT included with single items such as the Professional Panel Holder or Watercolor Easel. If you would like your Professional Panel Holder to come with a quick release plate (ONLY matches our tripods) please select the option "w/ Quick Release Plate"
Perfect for outdoors, workshops and classes. So easy, so convenient... just set up and paint!
The En Plein Air Pro Professional Series Oil & Acrylic Package, with our new Pro Series Panel Holder is designed for painters who paint larger that 16”x 12” with stretched canvas up to 22” tall or down to 6” x 8” (the most popular range for outdoor painting). The panel holder is a structural aluminum channel with ABS brackets. It mounts on the SLIK U8000 Tripod with a quick release plate (included). We paired the panel holder with this medium duty tripod for its wide stance with increased stability.
The Professional Series Oil and Acrylic Palette with cover comes with a 1/8” layer of abrasion resistant working surface. Or, if you prefer, upgrade to a 1/8” layer tempered glass working surface. The working surfaces resist scratching and clean up with a supplied squeegee and paper towel moistened with turps. Underneath is a neutral gray background with value scale. Max height to top of palette from the ground is 35″. The maximum height from the ground to the top of the panel holder or canvas is approximately 72”. The palette cover doubles a palette “shade” (important when comparing color values outside.) The cover is held vertically by a retractable bungee cord.
The palette has two slide-out shelves with 7 brush holders of different sizes on each shelf. Made of high impact ABS plastic, the shelves are the perfect place to lay your palette knife or your ‘thumbnail sketch’, or cups for painting mediums, oil, etc. One shelf has a 3” hole for our PETG turps jar. Included is a “clothespin” spring clamp to be placed on the tripod leg - opposite of the sliding shelf.
The Professional Series Oil & Acrylic Package Includes: Oil & Acrylic Palette with Cover and Two Sliding Shelves Pro Series Panel Holder 7oz. Turps Jar Slik U8000 Tripod Squeegee 4” Spring Clamp 60L Heavy Duty En Plein Air Pro Embroidered Cordura Convertible Backpack with Hideaway Shoulder Straps
Total Package Weight: 11bs./5kg. - Abrasion Resistant Surface Total Package Weight: 12.3lbs./5.6kg. – Tempered Glass Surface
Oil & Acrylic Palette with Cover and Two Slide Out Shelves
Dimensions – 9” x 18.5”
166 square inches of mixing area
Abrasion Resistant Option working surface is a 1/8” layer of clear acrylic or the
Tempered Glass Option working surface is a 1/8” thick layer of TG
Underneath both the Abrasion Resistant and Tempered Glass surfaces is a built in value scale
No clamps or brackets – simply slips on our Slik U8000 Tripod or any tripod with a leg diameter of 7/8” - 1 1/8”
7 oz. Lock-tight Turps Jar with butyl rubber gasket – made of PETG Plastic (not glass) included in the package
NOTE: We recommend emptying the Turps Jar every 4 days. If left any longer, over time it might swell the gasket and cause leakage.
Hole Diameter for Turps Jar – 3”
Palette height from the ground is 35” when tripod is fully extended
NOTE: Palette height may differ slightly with tripods other than the Slik U8000 included
Palette frame is constructed of high impact ABS Plastic
Each Palette Slide-out Shelf has 7 holes for brushes and is made of high impact ABS plastic
NOTE: Shelf with turps jar hole can be switched to either side of the palette.
Stable Work Surface - eliminates “top heavy rocking”
Holds panels or stretched canvas up to 22” vertically
Holds small 6x8 panels as well
Vertical mounting design eliminates the “top heavy rocking” that can occur in other tripod/pochade box set-ups
Attaches easily to tripod with a quick release plate
Doubles as a single wet painting carrier when finished
Height from the ground to the top of panel holder or canvas is 72”
Fits in Heavy Duty 60L Backpack
Weight – 1.3lbs./.60kg.
Slik U8000 Tripod
Supports 4.5lb
Head Type – Pan & Tilt Head with one hand operation
Camera Mounting Screw – 1/4” - 20 male
Quick Release Plate included
Load Capacity – 4.5lb/2kg
Maximum Working Height – 59”/149.9 cm
Minimum Working Height – 22”/55.9 cm
Folded Length – 23.2”/58.9 cm
Materials – Aluminum Alloy
Leg Lock Type – Flip Lock
Independent Leg Spread – No
Leg Sections – 3 telescoping legs including rubber feet are easily adjustable for standing or sitting while painting
Center Column Sections – 1
Center Column Extension Type – Geared
Fits in Heavy Duty 60L Backpack
Weight 3.3lb./1.5kg
60L Cordura Convertible Backpack
High Strength Oxford Canvas Fabric – ultra tough & durable
Side zipper gives easy access to large main compartment
Two front zippered pockets for paints, brush roll, sketchbook, etc.
Zippered back panel hides backpack straps & waist belt
Padded shoulder straps and waist belt convert bag into backpack
Three heavy duty handles (top, bottom, side) allows backpack to be carried like a suitcase
Exterior loops to clip on extra gear like water bottle, umbrella bag, etc.
Dimensions 26” x 12.20” x 10.63”
Capacity – 60L
Weight – 3.3lbs./1.5kg
HOLDS ALL PROFESSIONAL SERIES OIL & ACRYLIC PACKAGE ITEMS
Unpack your gear.
Start with the tripod
Using the fliplocks extend the legs of the tripod to your desired height
Once extended lock the legs into place with the fliplocks
Crank the center column up to the desired height. Turn the center locking collar to a snug position to hold the column in place
Next, take the Panel Holder and look for the quick release plate that is already screwed onto the aluminum channel (don't unscrew or remove this plate)
Then, look at the top of the tripod and locate the pan head that this plate fits into
Pull down the grey lever on the left side of this pan head and insert the quick release plate
Push the lever back up into place to secure the easel to the tripod
Next, take the palette and slip it onto the legs of the tripod
Pull out both sliding shelves approximately 6”.
Lift the cover from the palette and position it at the back of the palette against the center column of the tripod. Unhook the bungee cord from the slot on the right inside the cover. Wrap the cord over the left side of the lid and around the back of the tripod center column and reinsert the hook back into the slot on the top of the lid.
Attach the spring clamp to the tripod leg above the palette. Make sure the clamp is on the leg - opposite side of the shelf containing the turps jar.
Open the turps jar lid and position the jar in the 3” hole (Note: Shelf with turps jar hole can be switched to either side of the palette.)
Adjust the panel holder brackets 90 degrees by loosening the star knobs. Adjust the height of the brackets to fit your panel. Place your panel in the brackets and tighten the star knobs to ensure a snug fit.
Abrasion Resistant working surface is a 1/8” layer of clear acrylic
Tempered Glass working surface is 1/8” thick
Underneath both the Abrasion Resistant and Tempered Glass surfaces, is a built-in value scale
No clamps or brackets – simply slips on Slik U8000 Tripod or any standard tripod with a Camera Mounting Screw – 1/4” - 20 male and leg diameter of 7/8” - 1 1/8”.
7 oz. Lock-tight Turps Jar with butyl rubber gasket – made of PETG Plastic (not glass) included NOTE: We recommend emptying the Turps Jar every 4 days. If left any longer, over time it might swell the gasket and cause leakage.
Hole Diameter for Turps Jar – 3”
Squeegee included
Palette height from the ground is 35” when tripod is fully extended
Palette frame is constructed of high impact ABS Plastic
Each Palette Slide-out Shelf has 7 holes for brushes and is made of high impact ABS plastic NOTE: Shelf with turps jar hole can be switched to either side of the palette.
