(Part 2) Best products from r/watercolor101

We found 20 comments on r/watercolor101 discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 48 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.

26. ZenART Watercolor Paint Brushes – Smart 6 pc Black Tulip Short-Handle Watercolor Brush Set for Consistent Flow – Gouache, Watercolors, Fluid Acrylics, Inks - Synthetic Squirrel Hair, Vegan

    Features:
  • TRANSFORM YOUR ART: While other paint brush sets for adults claim to serve all media, the one-fits-all approach doesn't work in art. These brushes are specifically designed for water-based media with all you need for watercolor, gouache, ink and acrylic paint - whether you are a beginner, art student or professional artist.
  • YOUR WATERCOLOR PAINT BRUSH SET SEARCH ENDS HERE: It's easy to get lost in the water color paint brushes features, especially for beginners. This set offers the perfect variety of brush sizes and shapes you'll ever need, with short ergonomic handles to paint longer, with high control and no hand fatigue: Rigger 2, Round 8,10, Flat 8, ¾”, Cat’s Tongue ¾”.
  • FAUX SQUIRREL SYNTHETIC HAIR (VEGAN): The perfect balance between squirrel (soft) and kolinsky sable (firm). The finest Japanese quality hair of these water color brushes allows enough softness for blending yet ensures snap, spring and point over time. They have high water and pigment absorption, and are easy to clean, too!
  • NO MORE RUINED PAINTINGS: Handmade with care, durable and resistant: you won't experience hair shedding, loose ferrules or lost shape overtime. Follow our (bonus!) brush care guide explaining the first wash process and how to make your professional watercolor brushes last longer.
  • BEAUTIFUL, PRACTICAL, CONVENIENT: This travel watercolor brush set comes in a compact PVC waterproof case for ease of storage and safety of transportation. Perfect for travelling, painting on the go (en-plein-air) and as a paint brush gift set.
ZenART Watercolor Paint Brushes – Smart 6 pc Black Tulip Short-Handle Watercolor Brush Set for Consistent Flow – Gouache, Watercolors, Fluid Acrylics, Inks - Synthetic Squirrel Hair, Vegan
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u/TorresD · 2 pointsr/watercolor101

It depends on what you're doing with it exactly. The tools I most often use are: • Quil Pens, I found that this particular nib works well because it is designed for a more viscous ink. • Silicone Shapers. These are made for sculpting but they are perfect for masking fluid. • The back of a plastic handled brush. These Polar-Flo Brushes have a wedge shaped end that works fairly well.

u/fkwillrice · 1 pointr/watercolor101

I see the Koi set recommended here a lot, which leads me to believe it's good.

My personal recommendation for beginners would be to put aside the concept of many pan pigments and get a simple travel palette like [this] (https://smile.amazon.com/Martin-Mijello-Airtight-Watercolor-18-Well/dp/B0049UZEWQ/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1511907584&sr=8-6&keywords=travel+palette) and four pigments as tube paints to mix with: a red, a blue, a yellow, and an orange that makes a gray when mixed with the blue. If your blue is ultramarine, the orange is burnt sienna. If the blue is phthalo blue, use transparent orange. That way you learn to mix colors instead of depend on whatever hues come in the starter set.

The article doesn't mention this, but finding storebrand watercolor brushes is a great way to go for beginners, you don't need expensive sable. And paper is the first thing you should upgrade as it makes the biggest difference in quality.

u/Artfullyours · 1 pointr/watercolor101

It all depends on your style of watercolor. If you're going with a loose style that needs to soak up a lot of water, you'll need a brand like Arches that can take it. For my detailed, nearly drybrush work ( see here and here ) I use some super cheap Hotpress Paper and love it.

u/AnathemaD3v1c3 · 1 pointr/watercolor101

Okay, good to know, thanks! I used these brushes They obviously aren’t terribly expensive, so maybe that’s the trouble? The paper is Strathmore 140# which I know isn’t the best.

Also, how do you tell whether a brush is “soft”?

Thanks again!

u/cheb00rashka · 1 pointr/watercolor101

It's this tiny sketchbook I got on Amazon. I'm in love! Field Artist 4 in. x 4 in. Square Watercolor Journal, Hardbound with 80 pgs. 200 gsm, Cold Press Paper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XD5JKPN

u/stpauler · 1 pointr/watercolor101

For the Qor, they will pop out without putty but it's not too much of a big deal when I keep the color sheet in there.
The Schmincke has the lock-in palette and it's nice. If you're looking for just the tin, Meeden makes a fine one https://www.amazon.com/MEEDEN-Empty-Metal-Watercolor-Palette/dp/B01MTMFH4V

u/GlitchingInk · 4 pointsr/watercolor101

I bought this light table and the light can go through 5 pages of watercolor paper.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01M26S3VY/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I normally have a sketch ready before hand but this will work well for you from my experience.

u/strawcat · 1 pointr/watercolor101

What about a pencil tin like this one? I can't speak from personal usage, but it seems like it would suit your needs.

u/jannie324 · 2 pointsr/watercolor101

Oh jeez! They are Koi Watercolor Paints! So easy to use and mix!

Koi Watercolor Paints 12ml... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005Z44C9Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

u/rangerpax · 1 pointr/watercolor101

I have found plastic dental floss picks helpful. These have a little "feather" at the end which means it holds more masking fluid than a toothpick. Not bad for fine lines/scratches, though you still have to either recharge or get another pick pretty often. I've had fewer big blob mistakes with them than other methods (even brushes).

u/esmeralda20000 · 1 pointr/watercolor101

It’s a Russian brand. It is known for its quality. The closest I could find in the US, is this:
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u/TheDeadlyPandbear · 1 pointr/watercolor101

Have you ever had Princeton snap

Princeton Snap! 9650SET-1 SNAP Brush FB 8 RND 10 ANG Shader 34IN Multicolor https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B009OS2LH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_8tzhDbRT9432