Watercolor paints set Astra 30 mm pans, 12 colors

Astra watercolor paints set with twelve 30 mm pans provides a compact and portable palette for painting, sketching and mixed media studies. The set contains twelve standard solid watercolour pans sized at 30 mm, formulated for easy rewetting and predictable color release. Designed for students, hobbyists and artists working on illustrations, school projects, travel sketches or plein air sessions, the set is compatible with standard watercolor brushes and common water media techniques.

Advantages

The pans are sized for convenient handling and storage while offering consistent coverage and reactivation with water. Colors dry to a stable finish and can be layered or diluted to achieve washes and gradients. The compact format supports mobility and quick setup for on-location work, and the paints are suitable for both practice and finished pieces where a basic but reliable palette is required.

Suitable for

• Sketching and urban sketching
• School and student art projects
• Illustration and color studies
• Travel and plein air painting
• Beginner to intermediate watercolor practice

Key specifications

• Number of colours: 12
• Pan diameter: 30 mm
• Form: solid watercolour pans (rewettable)
• Compatibility: standard watercolor brushes and water media
• Recommended surfaces: watercolor paper, mixed-media paper

How to use

To use the paints, moisten the surface of a pan with a wet brush until the pigment softens and pick up the desired amount of colour. Apply to watercolor-friendly paper with strokes or washes as needed; add more water for lighter washes and dilute for glazing or layering. Allow each wash to dry before applying additional layers to avoid unwanted bleeding. After use, rinse brushes thoroughly and close the palette to protect the pans from dust and drying out.

Usage recommendations

For consistent results, test colours on a scrap of the paper you will use to judge dilution and drying behaviour. Use a round synthetic or natural brush in sizes 2–8 for general work; larger brushes are useful for broad washes. Store the set in a dry place and avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight to maintain pigment performance.