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This review is from : Prang 16 Color Watercolor Set with No. 9 Brush
This is the BIG watercolor set: 16 colors . The product pictured here appears to be a set of eight watercolors, but this is actually the SIXTEEN watercolor set.
These Prang watercolor sets have been around forever *like me*--my old sets came in black metal cases, though. We used them in all of our school art classes. They are still the best for quality, economy, portability and ease of use.
The instructor of my adult art class instructed me to get this set for my water coloring. Another "art materials" website has this set on sale right now for around $8 plus shipping. Amazon's price is a couple of bucks more, but you get free shipping for orders over $25. Anyway, you're going to need some nice watercolor paper, and maybe a good brush or two, plus an instructional book, if you want. Get everything you need at the same time, and pay no shipping. Easy-peasy!
This is the BIG watercolor set: 16 colors . The product pictured here appears to be a set of eight watercolors, but this is actually the SIXTEEN watercolor set.
These Prang watercolor sets have been around forever *like me*--my old sets came in black metal cases, though. We used them in all of our school art classes. They are still the best for quality, economy, portability and ease of use.
The instructor of my adult art class instructed me to get this set for my water coloring. Another "art materials" website has this set on sale right now for around $8 plus shipping. Amazon's price is a couple of bucks more, but you get free shipping for orders over $25. Anyway, you're going to need some nice watercolor paper, and maybe a good brush or two, plus an instructional book, if you want. Get everything you need at the same time, and pay no shipping. Easy-peasy!
Prang 16 Color Watercolor Set with No. 9 Brush Reviews
OFTEN TIMES YOUR OLD FRIENDS ARE YOUR BEST FRIENDS . My goodness where to start? Prang watercolors have been around for years and years. I have been around for years and years; not as long as Prang, but long enough. I can remember using them when I first started and that was actually in the late 1940s. Since that time I have progressed beyond smearing colors around a piece of paper until I arrive at a glorious dark mess that sort of runs off the paper but that my mom said was "beautiful" anyway. Well, truth be told, I have not progressed much beyond that, but there never-the-less has been some little improvement and I suspect my mom would still tell me my messes are beautiful; her, if no one else.
Anyway, over the years I have used a lot of different paint. Some of the paint has been obscenely expensive..."professional grade" and all that. Some of these paints were very nice; no doubt about it. I still use them often. But I have to tell you that I have never stopped using Prang and continually come back to it. You simply cannot beat the intensity of color and blendability, and you certainly cannot beat the cost for the quality you are getting. As so often happens, the "snob appeal" overrides our logic and good judgment...sometimes cheaper is indeed better; or at least just as good.
These paints are absolutely ideal for the beginner (In reference to the particular set being reviewed here). You are given a large enough palate so that the beginning student is not overwhelmed with trying as many different blends as you are with the smaller selections. These paints are ideal to use in a school setting as the clean up is a snap and if the student is half way good, then their painting will look pretty darn fine also. I find with the broader choice and the "pop" the color gives, the incentive to keep going is much greater for younger students.
As to older students...due to cost this is an ideal set. If they find out that watercolor is simply not for them, then there is no great loss. When teaching I dislike very much having to share paint (One of my personal hang-ups) and these are ideal for that.
One tip though. The brush that they include with this set is horrid and down right useless. Go ahead and spring for some nicer brushes....hey; you save so much on the paint, you should be able to afford it.
Also remember, if you are just starting out, or if you are teaching...even the little ones, a good quality paper is a very, very wise investment!
Love these paints.
Don Blankenship
The Ozarks
OFTEN TIMES YOUR OLD FRIENDS ARE YOUR BEST FRIENDS . My goodness where to start? Prang watercolors have been around for years and years. I have been around for years and years; not as long as Prang, but long enough. I can remember using them when I first started and that was actually in the late 1940s. Since that time I have progressed beyond smearing colors around a piece of paper until I arrive at a glorious dark mess that sort of runs off the paper but that my mom said was "beautiful" anyway. Well, truth be told, I have not progressed much beyond that, but there never-the-less has been some little improvement and I suspect my mom would still tell me my messes are beautiful; her, if no one else.
Anyway, over the years I have used a lot of different paint. Some of the paint has been obscenely expensive..."professional grade" and all that. Some of these paints were very nice; no doubt about it. I still use them often. But I have to tell you that I have never stopped using Prang and continually come back to it. You simply cannot beat the intensity of color and blendability, and you certainly cannot beat the cost for the quality you are getting. As so often happens, the "snob appeal" overrides our logic and good judgment...sometimes cheaper is indeed better; or at least just as good.
These paints are absolutely ideal for the beginner (In reference to the particular set being reviewed here). You are given a large enough palate so that the beginning student is not overwhelmed with trying as many different blends as you are with the smaller selections. These paints are ideal to use in a school setting as the clean up is a snap and if the student is half way good, then their painting will look pretty darn fine also. I find with the broader choice and the "pop" the color gives, the incentive to keep going is much greater for younger students.
As to older students...due to cost this is an ideal set. If they find out that watercolor is simply not for them, then there is no great loss. When teaching I dislike very much having to share paint (One of my personal hang-ups) and these are ideal for that.
One tip though. The brush that they include with this set is horrid and down right useless. Go ahead and spring for some nicer brushes....hey; you save so much on the paint, you should be able to afford it.
Also remember, if you are just starting out, or if you are teaching...even the little ones, a good quality paper is a very, very wise investment!
Love these paints.
Don Blankenship
The Ozarks
Prang 16 Color Watercolor Set with No. 9 Brush Opinions
Some of the best watercolors around. . I am an experienced painter, and I am familiar with many brands. My main watercolor kit includes winsor newton artists watercolors and a set of series 7 brushes. Right next to those expensive supplies sit two prang watercolor sets. I always use prang in my paintings. It's cheap but it is also some of the best paint I have ever used. This is a must have for anyone doing watercolor.
Some of the best watercolors around. . I am an experienced painter, and I am familiar with many brands. My main watercolor kit includes winsor newton artists watercolors and a set of series 7 brushes. Right next to those expensive supplies sit two prang watercolor sets. I always use prang in my paintings. It's cheap but it is also some of the best paint I have ever used. This is a must have for anyone doing watercolor.
Excellent Product . I was very pleased with the product and the prompt service - and the price was great! I have been taking watercolor classes for over a year and started with this Prang product. I have tried other more "professional" watercolors, but everyone continues to compliment my watercolors for their vibrancy and color. Even the teacher has pointed out what a great product that has been. I highly recommend both the product and this company. Good combination.
Prang watercolors . I could not get over the intensity of these watercolors for the price! Incredible! I'm using them constantly in my art!
One of the best kept secrets . You know what? Prang is usually marketed for kids in the school supply store of your local big box retailer, but it's good stuff. I've never had any problem with them in all the years I've used them. They are not my first choice, but they work great in a pinch. If you are just getting some watercolors for your kid, then forget Crayola and get these instead. Just throw this brush away as it will not produce very good results.
good quality . The watercolor set was in really good shape. I really like this brand becaus their a suplies arevery good quality a an affortable price. There is a large variety of colors and the set up of the watercolor kit itself was very much to my satisfaction.
Fantastic for the price! . I'm really pleased with how vibrant the colors turn out to be. I made sure to read all the reviews for this product and I gotta agree with the others. The brush is kinda crappy though, the hair keeps coming out when I try to paint. So just get a couple of good brushes, and you're good to go :)
convenient . I needed Prang 16 Watercolor set to complete my son's school supply list.
Paints were priced well, arrived quickly and with one click ordering, I had no extra shipping charge.
Whoo Hoo. Convenient.
Paints were priced well, arrived quickly and with one click ordering, I had no extra shipping charge.
Whoo Hoo. Convenient.
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Feature Prang 16 Color Watercolor Set with No. 9 Brush
- Refillable
- Highest quality
- No wax fillers
- Intense pigments
- Gold standard in watercolor paints, with 16 assorted colors
Product Details
EAN : 0072067160003UPC : 072067160003
MPN : 16000
Brand : Prang
Color : Multicolored
Weight : 1 pounds
Height : 1 inches
Length : 9 inches
Width : 5 inches
Binding : Office Product
Department : Office
Manufacturer : Dixon Ticonderoga
Model : 16000
PublicationDate : 2011-04-27
Publisher : Dixon Ticonderoga
SKU : J19303
Studio : Dixon Ticonderoga
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