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U.S. Art Supply Professional 36-Color Gouache Paint Set in Large 18ml Tubes
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U.S. Art Supply

U.S. Art Supply Gouache (36 x 18 ml)

A set of 36 gouache colors in large 18 ml tubes, water-based and acid-free, with a double-sided color mixing wheel that explains color terms.

Best for: Art students and illustrators who mix and blend gouache with water

Colors
36
Tube size
18 ml
Extras
Color mixing wheel
Safety
ASTM D4236, EN71

Buy it if

  • You want a big gouache palette to learn and experiment with
  • You want large tubes. Each is 18 ml
  • You want a color mixing wheel to help you learn color terms and mixing

Skip it if

  • You need paint rated for lightfastness for finished, displayed work. The listing does not give lightfastness ratings
  • You want jelly cups with a palette and brushes in the box. The HIMI Gouache Paint Set comes that way

What the U.S. Art Supply Gouache (36 x 18 ml) is

The U.S. Art Supply Gouache set has 36 colors in large 18 ml tubes, plus a double-sided color mixing wheel that explains color terms artists use. Gouache is an opaque water-based paint, so it covers the paper and the colors beneath it.

The paint dissolves in water for easy mixing and blending. The listing sells it as a professional set made with artist pigments, says it is water-based and acid-free, conforms to the ASTM D4236 and EN71 safety standards, and suits students through professional illustrators.

Key features, explained

Based on the manufacturer's Amazon listing.

  • 36 colors

    A wide range of ready-made colors means less mixing for every shade.

  • Large 18 ml tubes

    The listing calls them large tubes, at 18 ml each.

  • Double-sided color mixing wheel

    The wheel shows how colors combine and explains the color terms artists use, useful for learning to mix.

  • Mixes and blends with water

    The paint dissolves in water, so you can thin it, blend it and mix colors on the palette.

  • Water-based and acid-free

    The listing says the paint is water-based and acid-free and conforms to ASTM D4236 and EN71.

  • Works for many projects

    The listing names crafts, portraits, abstracts, landscapes and scenery as suitable uses.

U.S. Art Supply Gouache (36 x 18 ml) specifications

Type
Gouache paint set
Colors
36
Tube size
18 ml
Extras
Double-sided color mixing wheel
Base
Water-based, acid-free
Pigments
Artist pigments (listed)
Safety
Conforms to ASTM D4236 and EN71
Lightfastness
Not listed
Model
PT-GOU-36

Who the U.S. Art Supply Gouache (36 x 18 ml) suits

  • Painters trying gouache. 36 colors and a mixing wheel give plenty to practice with.
  • Students. The listing names students, and crafts, portraits, landscapes and abstracts as uses.
  • Illustrators. The listing names professional illustrators, and 36 colors plus the mixing wheel give room to test palettes.

Look elsewhere if: you want a small set with a matte finish that the maker pitches for photographic reproduction. The Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache set has 10 tubes of 12 ml.

U.S. Art Supply Gouache (36 x 18 ml) vs similar picks

  • U.S. Art Supply Gouache (36 x 18 ml)

    Colors
    36
    Tube size
    18 ml
    Format
    Tubes
    Safety
    ASTM D4236, EN71

    Choose it for: 36 colors in 18 ml tubes

  • MEEDEN Gouache Set (48 Tubes)

    Colors
    48
    Tube size
    12 ml
    Format
    Tubes
    Safety
    AP, CE, ASTM D-4236

    Choose it for: More colors

  • HIMI Gouache Paint Set (24 Colors)

    Colors
    24
    Tube size
    1 oz
    Format
    Jelly cups
    Safety
    ASTM D-4236, EN71

    Choose it for: Jelly cups with a palette and brushes

Before you buy

  • Replace the caps tightly after each session, as with any tube paint.
  • The listing does not say whether dried paint can be rewet and reworked.
  • Paint on heavyweight watercolor or mixed media paper so the sheet does not buckle.
  • The listing does not give lightfastness ratings, so keep finished work out of strong sunlight.

Frequently asked questions about the U.S. Art Supply Gouache (36 x 18 ml)

Is U.S. Art Supply gouache good for beginners?
The listing says it suits students through professional illustrators. The 36 colors, 18 ml tubes and mixing wheel give a beginner plenty to learn with.
How many colors are in the U.S. Art Supply gouache set?
36 colors, each in an 18 ml tube, plus a double-sided color mixing wheel.
What can I paint with U.S. Art Supply gouache?
The listing names crafts, portrait paintings, abstracts, landscapes and scenery, and says it works with most art media.
Is U.S. Art Supply gouache safe for kids?
The listing states the paint is water-based and acid-free and conforms to the ASTM D4236 and EN71 safety standards. Supervise young children with any art paint.
Is U.S. Art Supply gouache lightfast?
The listing does not give lightfastness ratings. For finished work you plan to display, keep it out of direct sunlight.

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