Paint with Me: Kuretake Gansai Tambi 48 Set Review 

Kimrick on youtube has a lightfast test for these where you can see that a lot of colors are sadly not lightfast

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Patty. In my experience the paints have not shown any noticeable fading. However, I am aware that some sources argue that some of the paints in the 48 set do fade over time. The manufacturer also mentions that lightfastness is possible depending on how much water you dilute the paint with. Doing some more research, I've found that all watercolor fades over time, but this can be significantly slowed by framing your artworks behind conservation glass and keeping them out of direct sunlight. Also, thank you so kindly for your comment, Patty. I appreciate it.

Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, @pinkcloud3126 I completely get where you're coming from regarding the lightfastness of the watercolors. It's true that the manufacturer states that the colors are lightfast, but may fade depending on how much water you use to dilute them. You're right in that some independent tests and reviews suggest that some of the colors are not lightfast. Particularly, shades like reds, orange, pinks, and purples. Which seems to be the case for watercolors over all. From my side, I've been using these paints at home for a couple years now, and I've been lucky not to see any noticeable fading. But you make a great point - lightfastness can indeed vary depending on factors like how much sunlight the paint is exposed to, and the specific hues used. I really value your perspective on this, and I hope my experience adds a bit more insight to the discussion. Thanks again for bringing this up!

Such good news! They are really lovely paints.

O, how exciting! Hope that you had lots of fun swatching! The colors are truly beautiful. x

Ah! that's awesome; isn't is lovely? thnxx for the comment, darling! xx

So awesome! Yes, I really love them, too! Thnxx, darling!

Yes, me too! They're fantastic. Thnxx for sharing, darling! ♥

o! exciting! Welcome back to the world of Kuretake gansai tambi! May the comeback be enjoyable. Thank you for leaving your thoughtful comment. & I hope you found some juicy videos.

I would choose hues over cadmiums thinking they would be likely to be healthier and more environmentally friendly 😊

O! Goodness, aren't they worth it? I actually was just thinking about the Art Nouveau set and checked my local art shop for them and they had it. (Catskill Art Supply, NY). I hope they become more available in the UK. Perhaps, you could ask your local art shop to order it? Thnxx for the comment, darling! & happy painting. xx

@alexandrakarns1294, thank you so kindly for you comment! I appreciate it. Welcome to the world of watercolor; may you have much fun and fruitful results!

Hi! Thnxx for sharing a comment. Yes! I have not yet purchased them individually, but I have not seen them in any of my local art shops is why. But if you want to, you can find many of the colors on Jet Pens online. That's where I plan to purchase my refills. Here's the link: www.jetpens.com/Kuretake-Gansai-Tambi-Watercolors-Single-Pans/ct/4089?pn=2 If you come across a better way to access the single pans differently, let us know. Good luck! x

@kterade thank you so much for your comment! The paints are great when layering. I also used Gelly Roll by Sakura to create the patterns. O! Yes, the font is so fun. It's called TAN Nimbus. Take note of the capitalization. Thanks again!

thnxx for the suggestion, darling!

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Thanks for your comment, @vivinightskater!

thnxx so much! ✨✨✨