The Simplest Upgrade for Your Painting Table
A dedicated water pot sounds like a minor thing — until you've knocked over a glass of murky brown wash-water onto a freshly painted model. The Citadel Water Pot is a purpose-built brush-rinsing vessel designed with the miniature painter's workspace in mind. Its weighted base resists tipping, and the ridged interior helps work paint out of brush bristles without damaging the tip — something a standard cup or glass simply can't offer. It's a small addition that makes the painting session noticeably smoother.
Built for the Hobby Workflow
Rinsing brushes between colours is one of the most frequent actions at the painting table. Doing it in a vessel that stays put, cleans effectively, and doesn't leave bristles splayed or bent keeps your brushes in better condition and your colours true. The ridged ring around the interior wall provides gentle resistance to scrub paint from the ferrule without forcing the bristles against a hard flat bottom — the fastest way to ruin a good brush. The wide opening accommodates larger drybrushes and basecoat brushes as easily as fine detail brushes.
Who It's For
New hobbyists setting up their first painting station will find this a worthwhile addition from the start — it pairs naturally with a starter paint set and a brush or two as a complete beginner setup. Experienced painters who have been making do with a repurposed mug will immediately notice the difference in stability and brush care. It's also the kind of practical gift that any miniature painter will genuinely use every single session, regardless of what game system, scale, or painting style they work in. Compatible with any hobby paint — Citadel, Vallejo, The Army Painter, or otherwise.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Citadel / Games Workshop |
| Product | Water Pot |
| Tool Type | Brush Cleaning Accessory |
| Material | Plastic |
| Compatible Paints | All water-based hobby paints |
| Weighted Base | Yes (tip-resistant) |





