Holbein Artists' Watercolor 15ml Tube Lilac W317 Professional Grade European Style Transparent Watercolor Paint
Why you'll like it
- Exceptional Control — Formulated without oxgall or dispersing agents to slow paint movement and enhance brush precision.
- Superior Permanence — Expertly crafted with highest grade pigments offering excellent lightfastness and vibrant color density.
- Smooth Finish — Dries to a uniform matte texture that will not crack, crumble, chip, or mold in palette wells.
- Professional Quality — European style transparent watercolor designed to support traditional Japanese painting techniques.
Product details
Description
Elevate your creative projects with this professional grade watercolor paint featuring a brilliant lilac shade. Formulated in a European style, this transparent watercolor preserves the traditional brush handling techniques of Japanese watercolor craftsmanship while delivering outstanding color density. Manufactured without oxgall, animal byproducts, or dispersing agents, the paint moves slowly across your paper, granting you complete control over washes, layering, and fine details.
The smooth, creamy texture dries to a beautiful matte finish that resists cracking, chipping, or molding inside your palette wells. Ideal for fine artists, illustrators, hobbyists, and students seeking superior pigment permanence and brilliant color payoff.
How to use
- Squeeze the desired amount of watercolor paint directly into palette wells.
- Wet your brush with water and work it into the pigment to achieve your preferred consistency.
- Apply to watercolor paper for transparent washes, layering, or detailed painting.
Ingredients
Pigments: PR122, PV23, PW6
As printed by the brand. Check the pack label if you have an allergy.
Specifications
| Brand | Holbein |
|---|---|
| EAN | 4900669033172 |
| Ships from | USA (sourced directly), checked in Navi Mumbai |
| Sold by | Dropy.in |
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FAQs
Why are Holbein watercolors so expensive?
Holbein watercolors command a higher price due to their use of exceptionally pure, finely ground artist grade pigments without synthetic dispersing agents or oxgall binders. This meticulous manufacturing process ensures superior permanence, unmatched color density, and professional performance.
Are Holbein watercolors of good quality?
Yes, Holbein watercolors are widely recognized globally as professional grade artist paints. They offer exceptional lightfastness, smooth consistency, and reliable re-wetting properties in the palette without deteriorating.
How to mix lilac watercolour?
You can mix lilac watercolor by combining a clean magenta or violet pigment with a touch of white and blue, or simply use this pre-blended lilac tube for consistent, ready to use color accuracy across your artwork.
Are these Holbein watercolors authentic USA imports in India?
Yes, this product is an authentic import sourced directly from the USA by Dropy India, ensuring you receive genuine professional artist supplies delivered right to your doorstep.
Is this watercolor waterproof when dry?
No, like traditional watercolors, this paint remains water-soluble once dry, allowing you to reactivate, lift, or blend the colors with water even after they have dried on paper.
How long will delivery take?
Most orders arrive in 15–20 days: we source each product directly from the USA, check it at our Navi Mumbai warehouse and pack it on video. Items marked Dropy Express ship from our India warehouse and arrive in 3–5 days.
Is cash on delivery available?
Full cash on delivery is available all over India on Dropy Express items. For other orders from ₹2,499 to ₹15,000 you can use Partial COD: pay 25% online now and the rest in cash on delivery.
Are your products genuine?
Yes. Every product is 100% authentic, sourced directly from the USA, quality-checked and packed on video at our Navi Mumbai warehouse.
What if my order arrives damaged or wrong?
Write to us at [email protected] as soon as it arrives. Damaged, wrong or not as described, our Buyer Protection gives you a full refund. The details are in our Return, Refund & Cancellation Policy.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free on orders from ₹1,499. Below that a ₹79 delivery fee applies.