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Box of 8 Tubes of Paint GOUACHE STUDIO 10 ml
GOUACHE STUDIO. The decision to maintain traditional manufacturing methods, using a natural vegetable binder guarantees even application and good light resistance. Economical and easy to use, offering unlimited color blending options. Recommended for amateur artists and painting classes. DETAILS OF THE PAINT 8 colors in 10 ml tubes: black, white, yellow, red, blue, green, orange, brown + 1 paintbrush Water-based paint with a natural binder and no plasticizer, water-soluble High pigment concentration, luminous colors, good light resistance Economical to use Practical, ecological metal box TECHNIQUES FOR USE Water-soluble, opaque and transparent painting on paper or cardboard Easy-to-use tubes for mixing allow you to achieve even blocks of color or bright and luminous details.
Built for artists who refuse to compromise.
Hand-crafted in Geneva using a natural plant-based binder, Caran d'Ache Studio Gouache carries forward a traditional manufacturing process the brand has refused to modernize for good reason — it produces colors with a luminous, velvety opacity that newer synthetic formulations can't quite match. Each tube delivers a high pigment concentration that lays down evenly, mixes endlessly, and holds its character whether you're working it thick and opaque or thinned to a transparent wash. It's the same Swiss craftsmanship that earned Caran d'Ache its reputation among the world's most demanding artists — offered here in an approachable size and price for the painter who wants to taste the difference real Swiss-made paint makes.
Who it's for
The curious painter ready to graduate from craft-store gouache and discover what real pigment density feels like under a brush. The student or art class participant who wants professional-quality color at an accessible entry point. The watercolor artist looking to add opaque highlights and bold passages to their work. The traveler or sketchbook painter who needs serious color in a small, packable form. Anyone who's tired of chalky, dull paints that dry to a muddy finish and wants the luminous, velvety quality that Swiss-made gouache is known for.
Choosing between options?
Wondering whether to start with gouache or acrylic? Gouache is the more forgiving choice for beginners — it's water-based, rewets easily on the palette, and lets you make corrections that acrylic locks in permanently. Compared to other gouache brands at this price point, Caran d'Ache Studio uses a traditional natural binder rather than the synthetic binders found in cheaper sets, which translates to better light resistance and a smoother, more even application. If you're shopping for archival or gallery-grade work, Caran d'Ache also makes professional "Gouache" and "Designers Gouache" lines at higher tiers — Studio is the everyday workhorse intended for learning, classes, and creative practice.
What's included
Every order fuels two studios.
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