Gouache Paint Set with water-based pigment in 12, 18, or 24 colour options for artists, students, and hobbyists, offering 5ml or 12ml tube sizes including the 7312L 12ml box set for more extensive projects.
Gouache Paint Set with water-based pigment in 12, 18, or 24 colour options for artists, students, and hobbyists, offering 5ml or 12ml tube sizes including the 7312L 12ml box set for more extensive projects.
Gouache Paint Sets in 12, 18, and 24 Colours with 5ml or 12ml Tube Sizes
These gouache paint sets provide a fundamental water-based medium for creating artwork with a matte, opaque finish. Gouache is valued for its ability to be reactivated with water, offering artists the chance to rework areas, and its solid coverage makes it ideal for illustrative work, poster design, and layered painting techniques. Available in three distinct palette sizes—12, 18, and 24 colours—and two practical tube volumes, these sets cater to different project scopes and user preferences, from compact sketching to more substantial studio work.
Features and Construction
The sets are defined by their colour count and tube volume, providing clear options for artists based on their needs. The construction focuses on the paint formulation and practical packaging.
Material and Build
The core material is a gouache pigment in a water-based binder. This formulation allows the paint to be used opaquely straight from the tube or thinned with water for more translucent, watercolour-like effects. It dries to a matte finish and can be layered without bleeding through, provided the previous layer is completely dry. The paint is housed in labelled, squeezable tubes that help preserve freshness and allow for controlled dispensing.
Size and Practical Fit
The primary tube size offered across most sets is 5ml, a standard volume suitable for regular use and experimentation without waste. For users requiring more paint per colour, the 12-colour set is also available with larger 12ml tubes, identified by the product code 7312L. The sets themselves (7612 for 12x5ml, 7618 for 18x5ml, 7624 for 24x5ml) are boxed for organisation and storage, making them a practical choice for a studio, classroom, or portable art kit.
Uses and Placement
Gouache is a highly adaptable medium suited to various artistic contexts, from formal education to professional illustration and personal hobby projects.
Event or Professional Use
In professional settings such as illustration studios, design work, or commissioned art, the larger 24-colour set or the 12ml tube option (7312L) provides a broader palette and more material for extended projects. The opacity and vibrant, matte finish of gouache are favoured for storyboard art, comic book colouring, and poster design where flat, bold colour areas are required. The ability to scan artwork without glare is another practical benefit in digital workflows.
Everyday Home Use
For students, hobbyists, or home artists, the 12 or 18 colour sets in 5ml tubes offer an accessible entry point. They are ideal for sketchbook work, art journaling, practising colour mixing, and smaller canvases. The water-based nature makes clean-up straightforward, and the sets provide enough variety to explore techniques without a significant initial investment. They are well-suited for craft projects, homemade cards, and decorative painting.
Benefits and Buying Value
The value of these gouache sets lies in their versatility, the clarity of choice between colour counts and tube sizes, and the practical advantages of a water-based, opaque medium.
Reuse and Low Maintenance
Gouache is a reusable medium in the sense that dried paint on a palette can be reactivated with water, reducing waste. The tubes are efficient for storage, and the paint's water solubility means no specialist solvents are needed for cleaning brushes or palettes—simple soap and water suffice. This makes the ongoing use and maintenance of the materials straightforward and cost-effective.
Why Choose This Product
Choosing this product comes down to selecting the right balance of colour range and paint volume for your work. The clear options—12, 18, or 24 colours in 5ml tubes, plus the 12-colour set in 12ml tubes—allow for precise matching to project requirements. Whether you need a compact set for travel and sketching or a more substantial set for studio work, the range provides a specific solution backed by the practical benefits of gouache as a medium: opacity, layering capability, and easy water-based use and clean-up.
