Chinese watercolours have unique properties that set them apart from any other paints. Explore the difference with this set of 12 Authentic Chinese Watercolours from Yasutomo.

These paints are made with finely ground pigments that are extraordinarily smooth when used at full strength and thinned with water. But unlike most Western and Japanese watercolours, made with gum Arabic binders, Yasutomo Authentic Chinese Watercolours feature a more robust binder that's almost glue-like. This enables them to stand up to many traditional Chinese painting techniques, such as over-painting and painting on the reverse side of the paper. Finished pieces can also withstand wet mounting.

With their unique, smooth consistency, these watercolours easily mix with both Chinese and Japanese inks without muddying. They are water-soluble, certified non-toxic, and offer superior lightfastness.

The Yasutomo Authentic Chinese Watercolour Set includes 12 ml (0.4oz) tubes of Burnt Sienna, Scarlet, Gamboge Yellow, Chinese White, Vermillion, Cinnebar, Rouge, Carmine Red, Light Green, Light Blue, Phthalo Blue, and Indigo.

The set comes in a box with a hang tab.

• Dimensions: 5” x 1” x 11 1/2”
• Weight: 11.7 oz