Watercolor set Astra 12 colors FI 23.5 in folding box — compact school art paints

Astra watercolor set with 12 colors FI 23.5 in a folding box is a compact palette designed for school classes, hobbyists and basic art practice. The kit contains twelve pan watercolors placed in a portable folding case that protects the pans and provides convenient storage and transport. The paints are suitable for mixing and layering on watercolor paper and for quick sketches, studies and small-format illustrations.

Advantages

The folding box design combines protection and portability, making the set easy to carry in a backpack or pencil case. Twelve standard colors give a balanced range for primary mixing and typical watercolor techniques such as glazing and light washes. Pans are fixed in a compact layout that helps keep workspaces tidy and reduces paint waste. The case lid can be used as a small mixing area for convenient on-the-go painting.

Suitable for

• School art lessons and classroom practice
• Beginners learning watercolor techniques
• Quick plein air sketches and travel studies
• Hobby painting, craft projects and illustrations

Key specifications

• Number of colors: 12 pan watercolors
• Package type: folding box with protective lid and mixing area
• Formulation: solid watercolor pans suitable for rewetting and mixing
• Usage surface: designed for watercolor paper and mixed-media paper
• Portability: compact, lightweight case for easy transport

How to use

Moisten a brush with clean water and activate the chosen pan by gently brushing until the pigment releases. Apply washes from light to dark, adjusting water amount to control transparency. Use the lid or an external palette to mix intermediate shades and to control color dilution. Allow washes to dry between layers when applying glazing or layered techniques. Clean brushes after use and close the folding box to protect pans from dust.

Usage recommendations

For best results, use medium- to heavyweight watercolor paper and natural or synthetic brushes suitable for watercolors. Store the set in a cool, dry place and avoid exposing the case to direct sunlight to preserve pigment quality. Rewet pans with a few drops of water if a pan becomes hard after storage.