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Watercolour that activates with a wet brush and dries with the soft transparent depth the medium is loved for.
From metallic shimmer cakes for hand-lettering and bullet journals through to standard sets for plein air and field studies. Mont Marte watercolour is pigment-rich, easy to lift, and travel-friendly.
Metallic and standard cake sets in premium travel tins
Built-in mixing palettes in tin lids
Tube watercolours for studio work and large washes
Works on cartridge paper, watercolour paper, mixed-media boards
The most forgiving medium for travel: small kit, water-only cleanup, no drying wait. Ships from Auckland. Free NZ shipping over $75.
A compact set with a brush and mixing palette is the easiest start. The Mont Marte Discovery Watercolour Cake Set 38 Piece has 36 cakes, a nylon brush and a mixing well for each colour, and the Watercolour Painting Set 26pc is an all-in-one kit for beginners, kids and classes.
Watercolour paper is best because it holds water without buckling, so look for 180gsm or heavier. Cartridge paper and mixed-media boards are fine for light washes, sketching and lettering, but printer paper will cockle.
Cakes (pans) are compact and only need a wet brush to activate, which makes them ideal for travel. Tubes like the Mont Marte Watercolour Paints 12pc x 12ml suit studio work and large washes because you squeeze out fresh paint as you need it.
Metallic cakes dry with a mica shimmer, so they suit hand-lettered cards, bullet journal headers, botanical accents and Christmas crafting. The Metallic Watercolour Cake Set 21pc comes in a travel tin with a mixing palette in the lid.
Yes. Student sets like the Discovery cake set have softer colour than artist-grade tubes, so deep colour takes a couple of layers, but they are good value for learning, sketchbooks, kids and travel journals. Put a drop of water on each cake a minute before you start so the colour lifts easily.
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Mont Marte is a famous brand in art supplies, and artists of all levels highly regard their watercolour paints. These watercolour paints are known for their high quality and affordability, making them popular among beginners and professionals.
These watercolour paints come in many colours and are available in tunes and pans.
The Pigments used in these paints are of the highest quality and carefully selected to ensure vibrant colours.
Mont Marte offers a range of watercolour accessories such as brushes, palettes and paper.
Mont Marte offers a range of high-quality watercolour supplies perfect for artists of all levels. Here are some details about Mont Marte watercolour products' different sizes, materials, colours, and benefits.
Sizes: Mont Marte watercolour paints are available in tube and pan form. Tubes come in 12ml or 18ml sizes, while pans come in various lengths depending on the set.
Materials: Handy Mandy watercolour paints are made using high-quality pigments carefully selected to ensure rich, vibrant colours. The colours are also water-soluble and easy to work with, making them popular among watercolour artists.
Colours: Handy Mandy watercolour paints come in various colours, from vibrant hues to muted tones.
Benefits: Handy Mandy watercolour paints offer several advantages for artists. Our highly versatile watercolour paints allow artists to experiment with different techniques and styles.
Handy Mandy watercolour supplies are an excellent choice for artists looking for high-quality watercolour products at an affordable price. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, Mont Marte has everything you need to create stunning watercolour artwork.