Are these professional artist paints, I don't want student grades
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No, the Cotman line from Winsor & Newton is their student grade line, and it contains 40 paints. Their professional line is called Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolours, and they cost much more than Cotman watercolour sets. For example, the Winsor & Newton Cotman field kit of 12 colours costs approximately $50, whereas the Winsor & Newton Professional Artist's field kit of 12 colours would run approximately $100 or more. I've been a visual artist/creative professional for nearly twenty years, and I've been using Winsor & Newton products (as well as several other brands) for even longer. The Cotman watercolour line, while being a student grade line, is still very good quality; in fact, there are some professional artists who use Cotman (I've seen portraitists and botanical artists who choose Cotman specifically because it handles well with the way they work), while many others prefer the dense pigmentation of the Professional line. It's all a matter of personal taste and your preferred method of working. In my opinion, this Cotman set would make a fine addition to any artist's media stash. Tip: to get the most vibrancy of your pan colours, spritz them with a little water (or put a small drop of water on the pan colour/s you'd like to use), and let it sit for a moment to moisten and activate. After it's moistened, when you go to use that colour, you'll experience a vibrancy that can rival some professional paints.
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Do not buy this painting!!! It's cheap and very poorly done, also the framing looks like it was done in grade school.Mine had blemishes in numerous areas and the company would not refund my money!!
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It's a solid gloss, but I'm telling you, avoid testors like the plague! You want either citadel or tamiya paints!
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i don't think so unless you have some top coating on them already. Watch the DVD that comes with the paint. You will need to clean them prior to painting of course but unless you have some glossy finish you should be good. But that is just my opinion and not knowing what you are painting over I strongly suggest watching it first. I painted over dark laminate and had no issue.
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No. They are actually glass paint. You can choose to allow the paint to cure over 21 days or bake at 350 F for a half hour. The glass can then be washed, even in the dishwasher, top rack... Although, I would avoid harsh soaps or the heat dry setting. They bottles are very nice to use. They have a nice tip for direct application and for preventing the paint from drying out... Which it does quickly, so use only in small portions, if using on a pallet. Hope that helps! :-)
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Prismacolor Premier are top quality. They're soft and blend well. No at all cheap-I know. I'm a professional artist. Buy 12 colors if you want to test them before making the big purchase. You'll like them.
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Winsor & Newton have some of the best watercolors out there for a good price (comparatively to other high quality brands) and they offer different travel sets similar to this Sakura Koi set. They have a student line (Cotman) that is very good but their Artist line is top quality. Most of W&N paints receive very high ratings (both the Cotman and Artist lines) and are a pretty safe bet. Other good artist brands are Schminke, Daniel Smith, Holbien, and Grumbacher just to name a few. But every artist will have a personal preference.
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Yes, they are a good 1/8 in thick and a bit more. However, I have about 4 coats of paint on them now. I used them for a craft project.
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I haven't had any problems with my set of paints... I just give them a little stir. Maybe you got a bad batch?
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I'm sorry I cannot answer that...you'd have to ask the company itself. I only can testify to the ease of use and the results of my watercolor paintings. It's my favorite book so far.
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No where on the package or on the inserted instructions does it say "acid free", so I am inclined to say these are not archival safe. I myself use them in multimedia art projects. They print up beautifully. I seal my images with Aileen's Matte spray sealer after printing.
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I'm sorry we do not paint the items. Please let me know if there is anything else I can do for you or if you have any questions. Sincerely, Briana
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This is an educated guess, since they aren't labeled, but I think they probably are. They write nicely-- not too hard, not "waxy" like some cheap pencils, and will make pretty dark marks with pressure. Hope that helps.
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These paints are acrylic based, not oil. Has very little/no odor. Yes, you can paint inside without ventilation. I never got my paints as the 2 times that Amazon sent them to me, some of the bottles were opened and leaked in the box, and were returned. After 2 tries, Amazon gave up and cancelled my order. I know about these paints from buying them from other vendors.
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I used them on a permanent art piece - so I can't speak to their performance if reusing.
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They are ok. If you are an artist looking for a specific finish, I would spend the extra for a brand not geared for kids.
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You do not get the one pictured, it is just for descriptive purpose. They actually tell you in some of their descriptions (because not all of the sellers are upfront or honest) that they paint them individually when a customer orders. So when/if you order, a random artist will paint yours.