Watercolor paints set Centrum 12 colors 30 mm pans

Centrum watercolor paints set with 12 colors in 30 mm pans provides a compact, ready-to-use palette for painting, sketching and studies. The set contains a selection of basic hues formulated for washes, layering and color mixing, suited to students, hobbyists and artists working in both studio and outdoor settings. The small, portable pans and a slim folding case make the kit convenient to carry for fieldwork or classroom use.

Advantages

The set offers a consistent range of essential colors in standard 30 mm pans that are easy to activate with water. Pans are arranged in a compact palette designed to save space while providing enough pigment to complete multiple studies. Colors are selected to allow mixing across cool and warm tones, enabling gradual washes and smooth transitions. The lightweight case protects pans during transport and keeps the palette organized for quick setup.

Suitable for

• Students and school art classes
• Hobby painters and beginners
• Outdoor sketching and plein air studies
• Illustrations, small paintings and practice exercises

Key specifications

• Number of colors: 12
• Pan diameter: 30 mm
• Formulation: water-soluble watercolor pans
• Palette type: compact folding case for portability
• Suitable techniques: washes, glazing, layering and color mixing

How to use

Activate a pan by wetting a brush with clean water and sweeping it over the chosen color until the pigment lifts. Apply paint to paper using controlled brush strokes for washes or build up layers by allowing each layer to dry before adding the next. Clean the brush between colors to avoid unwanted mixing and blot excess water on a tissue to control transparency. For outdoor use, secure the case on a flat surface and mix colors on the case lid or on a separate mixing palette.

Usage recommendations

Use watercolor paper with sufficient weight (recommended 200–300 g/m²) for best results; pre-wet larger areas evenly to avoid hard edges when doing broad washes. Store pans in a dry place after use and rinse brushes thoroughly to maintain pigment clarity and brush shape.