Comment 21689

Ahhh- Ok, so its paint then. Water colours are specifically designed to be thinned. That stuff you've got is more of a paint. On the brighter side, paint doesn't crinkle the page as badly. On the lower note, its not really water colours. I don't know how much they are where you live, but for watercolours in art class, I had to pay $20 NZ for a set of 12 water colour paints which start off as a paste, and and go from 100% consistantcy to almost water coloured with the amount of water you add. They are cheep, and don't have a great range, but they start are mosturized, and get more hydrated. You ones are already dehydrated, so they tend to be chalky to use. Err- crap to use is an easier way of puting it. If you want to try out some actual water colours, you don't have to get the expesive brands, but I don't suggest those art kit ones. You'll know what I mean when you try the better stuff no offence- they're good for kids to figure out if they like art, but if you want something nice, its best to learn with something of a higher quality. You obviously have the startings of a passion for it, so give that a go You will have to check your paper grams though. Nothing below 110g- seriously.