Watercolor paint set Astra 12 colors palette, compact pan set for painting and sketching

Astra watercolor paint set with 12 colors in a compact pan palette designed for painting and sketching. The kit contains twelve solid pans housed in a durable reusable plastic palette that opens flat to provide mixing wells and a portable layout. This compact watercolor palette is suitable for creating washes, fine details and layered techniques both in a studio and on location. The formulation of the pans offers good rewetting performance and consistent color release for sketching, studies and finished illustrations.

Advantages

The compact plastic palette keeps pans secure and provides several mixing wells for color blending. Twelve carefully selected hues cover a practical range from light washes to more saturated tones, enabling quick palette choices and smooth gradations. The pans are removable for replacement or remixing, and the overall set is lightweight and easy to carry for plein air work. The rewettable solid paint structure reduces waste and simplifies transport compared with liquid paints.

Suitable for

• Art students learning watercolor techniques
• Hobbyists and craft projects
• Illustrators and sketchbook practice
• Plein air painting and travel sketching

Key specifications

• Number of colors: 12 pan colors
• Palette type: compact reusable plastic case with mixing wells
• Paint form: solid rewettable pans
• Portability: lightweight, designed for travel and outdoor use
• Application: suitable for washes, details and layered watercolor techniques

How to use

Open the palette and moisten a brush with clean water before activating a chosen pan. Swirl the damp brush over the pan surface until the pigment lifts and mix in the provided wells to adjust intensity or create intermediate tones. Apply multiple transparent layers to build depth, allowing each wash to dry before adding the next for controlled results. Clean brushes between color changes to avoid unwanted color mixing and keep the palette rinsed and dry before closing for storage.

Usage recommendations

For best results use medium-weight watercolor paper (200–300 gsm) and round or flat water brushes sized to the level of detail required. Store the palette in a cool, dry place and replace individual pans when color becomes depleted. When working outdoors, keep a small spray bottle of water and a soft rag to manage drying and cleaning.