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The ARTISTRO Metallic Watercolor Paints Set features 18 high-quality metallic and chameleon colors that shimmer and shift under light. This all-inclusive travel-friendly kit comes with a portable metal box, water brush pen, sponge, silver paint pen, swatch sheet, and premium white and black paper. Non-toxic and ASTM & EN71 certified, it’s designed for artists and hobbyists seeking vibrant, dynamic watercolor effects on the go.
Brand | ARTISTRO |
Color | / |
Finish Type | Watercolor |
Size | 1 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
Special Feature | Palette |
Unit Count | 1.0 Ounce |
Paint Type | Watercolor |
Specific Uses For Product | Art and craft activities, creating shimmer effects, changing color under light |
Surface Recommendation | / |
Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
Item Form | / |
Included Components | Portable metal box, Water brush pen, Sponge, Swatch sheet, Silver paint pen, Flexible brush |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Package Information | Box |
Color Code | / |
Coverage | / |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
UPC | 850062805590 |
Manufacturer | Optimal Way Inc |
Dry Time In Hours | 2 |
Part Number | WPM12CH6-ZT-CN |
Item Weight | 10.9 ounces |
Product Dimensions | 8.11 x 3.78 x 1.69 inches |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | WPM12CH6-ZT-CN |
Style | Watercolor Metallic Chameleon |
Finish | Watercolor |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Special Features | Palette |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
B**.
Review of both Metallic and Travel sets!!
I already owned the travel set, and based on it's amazing quality and value, decided to buy the metallic/ chameleon set also. Here is my experience and opinion of both these fine products:1. Travel set: I have a lot of water color sets and options, such that I really try to limit my purchases. But, sometimes a set is so good, especially for a budget friendly price that its worth owning--this is that set. I have not personally found a better performer for the price point!! Especially when I consider that this is a Chinese made art supply!! I'm sure there are better watercolors in the world...but they're all going to come from Europe and Japan, not China. So, those better paints will cost a bit more than this set. This set is literally better quality than many other sets at a similar price from the crafts store. Paint handles like watercolor should! It's not faint, it's not thick and chalky. This is a seriously good set for a beginner or casual hobbyist. Ideal for a teen or college age creative too!The travel set includes a range of standard type watercolors which are well pigmented and do granulate slightly! With cheaper sets like this, I personally expect more variability in the quality of paints (meaning that some will produce a better looking finished product than others with regard to the amount and quality of pigments). With this set, all the standard paints are rich and while there are slight differences between them, they're all useable. Now, this set also contains a few neon colors and metallics. That's where the quality takes a nose dive. Of course neons and metallics are tricky for almost any medium or company-- plenty of companies have a solid line of standard colors, and then somehow fail to produce neons and metallics that compare to the regular line. I have some very inexpensive neon paints that are way more pigmented and produce a better looking color saturation than these neon paints--but they are really chalky, almost like gouache in texture. So, hard for me to say about these...they still handle better than cheaper paints, but they're simply lacking some of the qualities of the standard color range. To me, the metallics are even worse. It's easy to find much better generic metallic paints than what's offered in this set. I notice that there's not a lot of reviews for both sets at once, not a lot of reviews for the metallic set and I feel like there's a reason for that: maybe most people would not buy the stand alone metallic set after sampling what's already included here.Travel set also includes some small watercolor papers, a few tools, and a handy guide with color names. It's very easy to transpose some of these colors when you swatch them out, so double check. One final thing to note: these paints aren't in removable pans. These are like cheaper paints in that they've obviously been made in some other mold, then glued in here. They look almost like they were formed in a long strip then sawed down to these sizes. So there's space between the pat of paint and it's section in this travel palette. That really really affects how these paints perform in way I consider negative. I always mist my paints with water to activate them. That method still helps a bit with this set, but not like it should! Meaning I had to mist the palette at least 6 times when I swatched it out and still yet had to come in and do most of the activation with a very wet brush. That does affect the control of the paints! These paints seem to need more water than what I would expect. It's not an insurmountable issue, and overall, I am very happy with this product, especially for the price. That's just a thing to keep in mind.2. Metallic/ Chameleon set: They were very smart to include swatch sheets of both white watercolor paper and black card stock!! Most of these paints are awful on the white paper, but they really deliver a nice effect over black! Now, there's a ton of overlap between these paints and the metallics included in the travel set. You can compare the names in my photo where I show the Travel set on top (metallics are listed last on that swatch sheet) with the black and white metallic swatch sheets. Some of these, like the purple and green simply shouldn't have been repeated between these sets--theyre not good enough quality to justify them being included in any set that costs more than $5!! Seriously. And while the Gold has the same item name and number, it is invisible on white with this set, yet is plainly visible on white with the Travel set. That might be an issue for some people who specifically need a gold that can deliver.I think the Travel set is all around an excellent set, and I would recommend it strongly. If you don't already have some decent watercolors, then definitely invest in the travel set. The Chameleon set is more of a novelty item. If you're just looking for classic metallic watercolors, or jewel tones...you can honestly find what you're looking for at half the price of this set!! I would offer recommendations, but I think that's outside the scope of this review. This Chameleon set is really just for the person who has money to burn on novelty art supplies...or who is looking for that certain something that isn't readily available. I do give them credit for that-- having colors with a slight iridescent chameleon effect. I bought this set because it's the first I have found that offers that kind of paint. Plus, the travel set is stellar, so I had high expectations. To be fair, the paints in this set aren't too bad. Some of them granulate a bit. They do handle well. They seem like a quality product, it's just that there's numerous good classic metallic sets on the market that offer better color saturation for less money. But still, I don't want to discourage anyone from getting this set!! I am glad I have it. It's well packaged with the same extras as the travel set. The tin has a beautiful iridescent finish, too. I think the Chameleon set is ideal for someone like me who already has several sets of classic metallic watercolors but is looking for a different effect. My actual complaint about this set is that there's a lot of overlap between it and the travel set, so that destroys value for price if you already own the travel set. I wish this set would have only been new, Chameleon tones, with none of the classic metallics.
J**Y
You NEED THIS LOL
Definitely beautiful and very versatile! The colors are so vibrant! The metallic and glitter make it so perfect for pretty much any artistic project. The colors are so smooth and very pigmented! The case is very cute and portable. The colors appear different in black color sheet vs white- which is a really cool effect. The size is just perfect for what I need. It’s a great gift or something you can just keep like I did (a Mother’s Day gift to me) from me lol. The blendability works well with other colors , it’s an amazing value for money! I do NOT regret getting this! I just want all them Now! Haha
N**R
Really nice set
I did a swatch half dabbed and half full color. Great pigment for the non-metallics. The metallics are okay. The color adheres really well to 140lb paper and I had to dab quick because it dries really quick and the color really sticks which is awesome. The neon are amazing and I would say similar to highlighters. I didnt get to mixing any because there are so many options available I didnt need to, I do wish the tray came with 1 or 2 small mixing palates but all in all it is a great set. A little goes a long way. Photo is after I did swatch so you can see the paint doesnt even look touched so plenty of paint in it. Really happy with this purchase and will buy again. I dont like the water brush. Just personal preference because I tend to grip tight and I am constantly squeezing to much water. But again that's just a personal thing as most painters have loose grips.
A**O
Beautiful colors!
I love this set! It was originally a gift for my daughter and we both use it. Not only is it pigmented, it’s also very easy to use. It comes with brushes and a sponge, it also has a few plate slots for you to mix your colors. It’s so easy to activate and I couldn’t be happier to have one my daughter and I can enjoy.
V**E
Great paints - no refills/replacements available
I love these paints, they're super pigmented and really great for beginner/intermediate watercolor painters. The only reason I'm rating them 4 stars is because of the inability to purchase replacements for the colors. I've been scouring the internet and can't find anywhere that sells replacement for these.
K**A
Definitely recommend this
I love this! Whenever I can find time, I take this out and start painting. It’s like an art studio brought to me! Although each one of the colors are small, it lasted longer than I thought! The texture is really nice and it’s able to blend together really well. It’s high-quality and it’s definitely worth my money.
B**N
Recommend to buy
Very nice set. Colors are rich go on smoothly. The range of colors is also good. Some are pearlized but haven’t used those yet. Comes with a regular fine point brush as well as water barrel brush. Protective vinyl covers for paint area and paper color testing block to map the colors. Extra small sheets watercolor paper. Good set.
B**R
I am surprised and pleased.
This has a wide array of colors, and the tools included work well. I haven't used watercolor since high school, but am pleased with the vibrancy, and consistency. I bought a different off brand, W., but it is a smaller color palette and seems more chalky.
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