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Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set, 48 Colors, Professional-quality for artists and crafters, for kids, adult, Made in Japan

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Brand Kuretake
Color 48 Colors
Finish Type Gloss
Size 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Item Volume 48 Centiliters
Special Feature Non Toxic
Unit Count 1.0 Count
Paint Type Watercolor
Specific Uses For Product Interior/Exterior
Surface Recommendation Cardboard

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  • [48 Colors] Gansai is traditional Japanese watercolor, utilizing colors that are based off those seen in nature, meaning they are vivid and opaque. Pans are carefully filled with paint that is smooth, not granulated, and dries with a slight shiny finish.
  • [Flexible Techniques] Paints do not leave hard edges when dry, making flat-washes easy to accomplish, and are easy to layer with proper technique.
  • [Brush Dexterity] Gansai Tambi Pans are much larger than typical watercolor pans, giving you the ability to use both small or large brushes quite easily.
  • [Palette and Color chart included] Within each Gansai Tambi set is a protective sheet that not only keeps your pans from shifting but can be used as a palette mixer. Each box also includes a color chart so you can swatch the colors yourself and distinguish between them quickly.
  • [Beautiful Packaging, Ideal for Gift-giving] Water-based pigment is ACMI-certified, and packaged in a simple cardboard box with elegant green washi overlay. Perfect for gifts.

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History of Kuretake

Kuretake Co., Ltd. was established in 1902 at Nara in Japan. Since then, by combining our Sumi Ink(Japanese Calligraphy Ink) with our own technological developments, we have achieved recognition as a manufacturer of high quality stationery products. With confidence that we could utilize our unique knowledge of multi-colored pigment inks, we decided to expand into Art & Crafts industry. That is our new action to contribute to people's life and culture by satisfying their new needs for 'Want to create by own hands.'

We strongly believe that our 'hands on' products will continue to satisfy future customer requirements for both Stationery as well as Arts & Crafts industries.

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Kuretake and ZIG

Kuretake: The Kuretake brand represents the arts and crafts lifestyle with the use of color and shapes.

The colors 'Black' represents Tradition and 'Yellow and Purple' representing Innovation of brushes, pens and paints to support our customer artistic lifestyle. The shapes of circle, square and triangle represent the creation of arts and crafts.

ZIG: 'ZIG' is the brand name for Kuretake’s pen and marker which has been used and loved by many people.

In the 1970’s, Japan experienced nationwide depression during the post-war recession. People everywhere sought out low priced yet high quality stationery productions, and in this era came the birth of the new 'Kuretake ZIG' Fine liner pen. ZIG comes from the word 'zigzag', a concept based on the fluid, back and forth motion which comes with writing. 'Kuretake ZIG' had an extra-fine 0.3mm tip, as well as a slim body design with high-grade cap and stainless clip which was very original for that time. On top of that, 'Kuretake ZIG' became the first hit product of Kuretake stationery to spread worldwide.

From the original product name of 'Kuretake ZIG', we decided to establish 'ZIG' as the general brand of Kuretake Pens and Markers. Now, ZIG products are sold in over 80 countries around the world, growing into a global brand.

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Gansai Tambi are Eastern Watercolors, available in 48 colors that are based off colors found in nature, and so they are vibrant without being overly saturated. Due to their richness and opaqueness, Gansai are semi-transparent and can be used as a gouache unless mixed heavily with water.

Water-based pigment paint can be highly opaque or transparent depending on the amount of water added. Wide-variety of colors makes it simple to blend colors together to make even more combinations. Replacement Gansai Tambi pans can be purchased individually. Gansai are artist-quality paints that can be used by people at any creative level.

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Larger paint pans make it is easy to use ultra-fine, detail brushes, as well as wide-brushes to cover larger space without losing color.

Each pan is hand-poured at our headquarters in Nara, Japan, leaving a smooth, creamy finish without the graininess that some Western Watercolors tend to have.

Paint lifts well with water but can also be layered with proper technique and paper and dries with a slight shiny finish.

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Gansai are traditional Japanese paints that were used for a specific painting style called Etegami. Etegami translates to ‘image/picture letter’, and so is like a handmade postcard. People would use Gansai paints to sketch and illustrate simplified objects, relinquishing the control that formal artists had used up until that point, to create beautiful and colorful postcards with messages that expressed something more spontaneous and personal.

The vibrancy of our Gansai Tambi watercolors is meant to convey that same idea; that art and painting do not have to be done by masters using a technique, but can also be fun, bright, and intimate.

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Brand ‎Kuretake
Color ‎48 Colors
Finish Type ‎Gloss
Size ‎1 Count (Pack of 1)
Item Volume ‎48 Centiliters
Special Feature ‎Non Toxic
Unit Count ‎1.0 Count
Paint Type ‎Watercolor
Specific Uses For Product ‎Interior/Exterior
Surface Recommendation ‎Cardboard
Indoor/Outdoor Usage ‎Indoor
Item Form ‎Solid
Included Components ‎Pallete
Age Range (Description) ‎All Ages
Is Waterproof ‎False
Model Name ‎Gansai Tambi
Package Information ‎Box
Coverage ‎Opaque
UPC ‎847340037965
Global Trade Identification Number ‎00847340037965
Manufacturer ‎Kuretake
Part Number ‎MC20/48V
Item Weight ‎1.31 pounds
Product Dimensions ‎11.61 x 9.25 x 0.67 inches
Country of Origin ‎Japan
Item model number ‎MC20/48V
Style ‎48 Color Set
Finish ‎Gloss
Item Package Quantity ‎1
Special Features ‎Non Toxic
Batteries Included? ‎No
Batteries Required? ‎No
Battery Cell Type ‎Alkaline

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Best Sellers Rank #8,977 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing)
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Date First Available April 30, 2019

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Gansai Tambi are Eastern Watercolors, available in 48 colors that are based off colors found in nature, and so they are vibrant without being overly saturated. Due to their richness and opaqueness, Gansai are semi-transparent and can be used as a gouache unless mixed heavily with water.

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Customers praise these watercolor paints for their bright, vibrant colors and creamy texture, with one noting they're silky smooth to apply and blend. Customers find them easy to use, suitable for both beginners and professionals, and appreciate their large pan size and good value for money. The transparency receives mixed reviews - while customers find them semi-transparent, some note they can be too opaque for experienced watercolorists.

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122 customers mention "Color quality"116 positive6 negative

Customers praise the watercolor paints for their brilliant and vibrant colors, noting they are very pigmented and can be mixed to create custom shades.

"...For starters, the paints themselves are rich and deep. Secondly, the paint assortment amply meets the needs of most artists...." Read more

"I loved the formulation of these paints. They go on smoothly and are enjoyable to use. Not too much chalkiness...." Read more

"Beautiful paints and the colors! Oh so wonderful. Love love LOVE these!" Read more

"Kuretake paints are beautiful, and are a fantastic value for the beginner or experienced artist. I just received my fourth set and love all of them!..." Read more

37 customers mention "Quality"37 positive0 negative

Customers praise these watercolor paints for their high quality, noting they are professional-grade, and one customer mentions they come out wonderfully.

"Beautiful paints and the colors! Oh so wonderful. Love love LOVE these!" Read more

"...I enjoy mixing the high quality paints but wanted something that had more convenience colors and a metallic or two to choose from for fun, that..." Read more

"I'm still learning how to use these but I'm finding them to be satisfyingly thick, vibrant, and lots of fun...." Read more

"...is they never come out vibrant enough for my liking, but these come out wonderfully...." Read more

29 customers mention "Texture"21 positive8 negative

Customers appreciate the texture of these watercolor paints, describing them as smooth and creamy, with one customer noting they are silky to apply and blend.

"...They go on smoothly and are enjoyable to use. Not too much chalkiness. That's been my biggest problem with most of the watercolors I've used...." Read more

"...The paint is smooth and creamy, highly pigmented. Colors are brilliant...." Read more

"...I was super nervous when I first swatched because the colors came out grainy, patchy, and looking all around terrible...." Read more

"...They apply with almost a sensual softness that is pure pleasure to work with...." Read more

27 customers mention "Ease of use"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the watercolor paints easy to use, particularly for beginners, with one customer noting they work well with a wide brush.

"...They go on smoothly and are enjoyable to use. Not too much chalkiness. That's been my biggest problem with most of the watercolors I've used...." Read more

"More opaque than the ordinary watercolors but delightful to work with...." Read more

"...They apply with almost a sensual softness that is pure pleasure to work with...." Read more

"This paint is a dream to work with." Read more

27 customers mention "Value for money"27 positive0 negative

Customers find the watercolor paint set offers good value for money, with quality exceeding the price.

"This isn’t an inexpensive set of watercolor paints, but it delivers value in a big way. For starters, the paints themselves are rich and deep...." Read more

"Kuretake paints are beautiful, and are a fantastic value for the beginner or experienced artist. I just received my fourth set and love all of them!..." Read more

"...The price point for them is great for the beginner and professional alike and won't break the bank just to give them a try." Read more

"...with a wet brush, react to the salt texture trick and are downright cheap compared to this quantity of paint in most other brands...." Read more

19 customers mention "Pan size"16 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the large pan size of these watercolor paints.

"...Those little individual paint trays are fairly sizable - plainly put, you get a lot of paint in this set." Read more

"...I just received my fourth set and love all of them! The pan sizes are larger than most all others, and can even accommodate large, mop-style brushes...." Read more

"...I really like the fact that the pans are big so it’s easy to use a good size flat brush to pick up paint Where is that can be difficult with half..." Read more

"This is my favorite paint. I love the large pan size." Read more

17 customers mention "Ease of mixing"17 positive0 negative

Customers find the watercolor paints easy to use and mix, with smooth application on paper.

"I loved the formulation of these paints. They go on smoothly and are enjoyable to use. Not too much chalkiness...." Read more

"...These are my “go to” paints! They are consistent and flow beautifully. I just ordered another set as I’ve almost depleted my first set!" Read more

"...They layer and blend well with each other. I will upload a photo when I have done something a little more than just swatch the colors." Read more

"...Awesome! Great colors, smooth, easy blending, and lightfast according to the company. I highly recommend it." Read more

12 customers mention "Transparency"7 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the paint's transparency, with some finding it semi-transparent while others note that it becomes too opaque for experienced watercolorists.

"...They provide a lovely semi-transparent effect when used with more water; they provide the opaque qualities of gouache when used more heavily...." Read more

"...These are slightly more opaque than some other watercolors, and the pinks and reds in particular dry to kind of a jewel like tone." Read more

"Excellent watercolor paint and it's more transparent than I was told. Wonderful colors, Wonderful texture, and a nice transparency." Read more

"Beautiful colors work well they are mostly opaque but that's the way they are supposed to be in this set" Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2025
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    This isn’t an inexpensive set of watercolor paints, but it delivers value in a big way. For starters, the paints themselves are rich and deep. Secondly, the paint assortment amply meets the needs of most artists. Lastly each paint is contained in its own free (unbound) mini-tray. Those little individual paint trays are fairly sizable - plainly put, you get a lot of paint in this set.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    I loved the formulation of these paints. They go on smoothly and are enjoyable to use. Not too much chalkiness. That's been my biggest problem with most of the watercolors I've used. In will be sure to buy again when I run out. There is a lot of paint in each square. Twice as much as others.
    3 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    Beautiful paints and the colors! Oh so wonderful. Love love LOVE these!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2024
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    Kuretake paints are beautiful, and are a fantastic value for the beginner or experienced artist. I just received my fourth set and love all of them! The pan sizes are larger than most all others, and can even accommodate large, mop-style brushes. The paint is smooth and creamy, highly pigmented. Colors are brilliant. I haven’t tried Daniel Smith watercolor paints so can’t compare, however I see no reason to consider any other brand than Kuretake! Definitely an excellent choice!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    More opaque than the ordinary watercolors but delightful to work with. Brilliant colors & I painted most of my Christmas cards with these scrumptious paints.
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    Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2025
    More opaque than the ordinary watercolors but delightful to work with. Brilliant colors & I painted most of my Christmas cards with these scrumptious paints.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2021
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    I’ll admit I was taken in by the beautiful box and the wide array of colors. I really like the fact that the pans are big so it’s easy to use a good size flat brush to pick up paint Where is that can be difficult with half pans or even ovals. That said, there’s not much paint; after a couple of paintings I had almost reached the bottom of several pans. These are slightly more opaque than some other watercolors, and the pinks and reds in particular dry to kind of a jewel like tone.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2025
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    The best watercolors ever!!! I’ve been painting for several years and have used many different types of watercolors. These are my “go to” paints! They are consistent and flow beautifully. I just ordered another set as I’ve almost depleted my first set!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2024
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    These Gansai paints are PURE pleasure to use. They provide a lovely semi-transparent effect when used with more water; they provide the opaque qualities of gouache when used more heavily. They apply with almost a sensual softness that is pure pleasure to work with. The price point for them is great for the beginner and professional alike and won't break the bank just to give them a try.
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  • Abigail
    5.0 out of 5 stars They're not the same as Western watercolours, manage your expectations
    Reviewed in Canada on September 11, 2021
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    I love these paints. People often try to describe them as a mix between a watercolor and a gouache, but they really are just their own unique medium and that's why I love them. A bit of a learning curve if you're used to Western watercolours, but well worth it. The metallics are especially stunning if you've been looking for a chance to experiment.
  • Reacher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Vielseitige Farben
    Reviewed in Germany on July 19, 2022
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    Ich war lange um diese Japanischen Aquarellfarben herumgeschlichen, bin jetzt total happy, dass ich sie mir gekauft habe, und möchte nie wieder ohne sie sein, denn sie sind herrlich vielseitig.

    Wenn ich nass in nass mit ihnen male, sind die Farben dennoch kräftiger als bei den Europäischen Aquarellfarben. Also diese große Luftigkeit ist auf dem fertigen Bild nicht gegeben.
    Kann ich gut mit leben, denn dafür habe ich ja meine Sennelier und Co.

    Wenn ich deckend mit ihnen male, trocknet die Farbe fast lackartig ab, es sieht aus, als hätte ich mit Lackfarbe gemalt. Allerdings habe ich dieses Phänomen erst auf Papier gehabt, das überhaupt nicht saugfähig ist.

    Diese Japanischen Aquarellfarben besitzen eine hohe Strahlkraft. So herrlich leuchtende Farben.

    Man kann gut 2 bis 3 der Farben miteinander mischen.

    Die Farbauswahl der 48 Farben finde ich einfach großartig, ich muss mir nur selten einen eigenen Farbton zusammenmischen.

    Wenn die Farbe auf dem Papier fast trocken ist, lässt sie sich leicht wieder anlösen und weiter vermalen.

    Die großen Näpfchen sind klasse für große Aquarellpinsel!

    Diese Japanischen Aquarellfarben machen einfach nur richtig Laune!!!!
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  • jiang ruiping
    5.0 out of 5 stars excellent product !
    Reviewed in Singapore on January 15, 2021
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    excellent colours !! I use for painting
  • Michael
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely colours and smooth pigment.
    Reviewed in Australia on November 30, 2024
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    Pallet colours were very suitable and colour fast, flow of colours was suitable on hot press papers or using Gum Arabic and quality brushes.
    Happy with the quality and arrangement however a better sealed box would have proven better for transportation.
    Well worth the purchase though.
  • Jaime Heredia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buenos colores
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 19, 2023
    Style: 48 Color SetVerified Purchase
    Buena cantidad de colores

Product Summary: Kuretake GANSAI TAMBI Watercolor Paint Set, 48 Colors, Professional-quality for artists and crafters, for kids, adult, Made in Japan

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About this Item

  • [48 Colors] Gansai is traditional Japanese watercolor, utilizing colors that are based off those seen in nature, meaning they are vivid and opaque. Pans are carefully filled with paint that is smooth, not granulated, and dries with a slight shiny finish.
  • [Flexible Techniques] Paints do not leave hard edges when dry, making flat-washes easy to accomplish, and are easy to layer with proper technique.
  • [Brush Dexterity] Gansai Tambi Pans are much larger than typical watercolor pans, giving you the ability to use both small or large brushes quite easily.
  • [Palette and Color chart included] Within each Gansai Tambi set is a protective sheet that not only keeps your pans from shifting but can be used as a palette mixer. Each box also includes a color chart so you can swatch the colors yourself and distinguish between them quickly.
  • [Beautiful Packaging, Ideal for Gift-giving] Water-based pigment is ACMI-certified, and packaged in a simple cardboard box with elegant green washi overlay. Perfect for gifts.

Product Description

Gansai Tambi are Eastern Watercolors, available in 48 colors that are based off colors found in nature, and so they are vibrant without being overly saturated. Due to their richness and opaqueness, Gansai are semi-transparent and can be used as a gouache unless mixed heavily with water.

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