Watercolor Paint Set Cricco 21 Colors CRICCO (21 watercolors)

The Cricco Watercolor Paint Set with 21 Colors offers a compact, ready-to-use palette for painting, sketching and mixed-media applications. This set contains 21 individual watercolor pans in a range of hues chosen for general-purpose use, enabling washes, layering and basic color mixing for studies, illustrations and hobby projects. Designed for portability, the set is suitable for students, hobbyists and artists who need a varied but space-saving selection of watercolors.

Advantages

The 21-color arrangement provides an immediate and balanced range of tones without the need to purchase individual tubes. The pans are arranged to make selection and basic mixing straightforward, and the compact format makes the set easy to carry and store. Colors are suitable for transparent washes and gradual layering techniques commonly used in watercolor practice. The set delivers convenience for on-location work and classroom use.

Suitable for

• Sketching and plein air studies
• Illustrations and concept thumbnails
• Student exercises and classroom use
• Hobby projects and mixed-media pieces
• Color exploration and practice of wash techniques

Key specifications

• Number of colors: 21 individual pans
• Format: compact pan set suitable for travel and storage
• Color type: transparent watercolors suitable for washes and layering
• Application: suitable for paper surfaces commonly used for watercolor painting
• Ideal users: students, hobbyists and artists seeking a portable palette

How to use

Activate the pans by gently wetting the desired color with a watercolor brush until the pigment softens. Mix colors on a palette or directly on paper to achieve intermediate shades; use more water for lighter washes and less water for stronger, more saturated strokes. Rinse the brush between colors to avoid unintended mixing, and allow layers to dry before applying subsequent glazes for cleaner layering effects. Store the set in a dry place after use to preserve the pans.

Usage recommendations

For consistent results, use watercolor paper with appropriate weight (recommended 200–300 gsm) and natural-hair or synthetic brushes designed for water-based media. Test mixing a small amount of each pan to familiarise yourself with its staining and transparency properties before committing to large areas.