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Acrylic Gouache Set - 6x59ml - Primaries

Meet Acrylic Gouache, the most highly pigmented of all our paints. This color set gives you endless mixing possibilities, while Titanium White and Mars Black can be used on their own or to tint and shade.

£65.80 GBP Low stock

SPECIFICATIONS

SKU:887452999911
Set Contents:6 x 59ml Professional Acrylic Gouache - Primary Yellow, Primary Red, Primary Blue, Emerald Green, Titanium White, Mars Black
ACMI certifies this as an Approved Product
Health & Safety
Contains MBIT, BIT. May produce an allergic reaction. Warning! Hazardous respirable droplets may be formed when sprayed. Do not breathe spray or mist.

Product information

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Character

  • Ultra-pigmented
  • Opaque/semi-opaque
  • Smooth & fluid
  • No brush strokes
  • Matte finish
  • No need to dilute

Techniques

  • Fine art painting
  • Solid color blocking
  • Layering
  • Illustration & design
  • Collage & mixed media

Lightfastness | How long will it resist fading?

  • Each pigment is rated on scale by the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM). Liquitex paints are all rated ASTM I (excellent) or II (very good) and considered permanent and lightfast for 50-100+ years in gallery conditions. Our metallic and fluorescent colors are naturally less lightfast.

Opacity/Transparency | We communicate opacity/transparency clearly on our packaging based on three categories:

  • Opaque: these colors do not allow light to pass through the color layer and offer the best coverage or hiding power.
  • Semi-opaque: these allow for some light to pass through the color layer and sit between opaque and transparent colors
  • Transparent: these colors offer the least coverage and allow light to pass through the color layer to the surface below.
  • Series:
    Pigments come from a variety of sources and have different prices according to their rarity, processing and milling costs. We group our colors into a 'series' pricing structure according to how much each one takes to make. Series 1 colors contain the most inexpensive pigments, while Series 4 and 5 color contain the most expensive pigments.


MEET LIQUTEX ACRYLIC GOUACHE

INTENSE. ULTRA-PIGMENTED.

Thought you knew gouache? Think again.

Acrylic Gouache rewrites the rules.

Giving you the color intenstity you want, with no visible brush strokes, no cracks, no need to dilute, just a permanent, water-resistant formula that performs every time.

And because its solid, flat-matte finish doesn’t reflect light, Acrylic Gouache is perfect for photographing, scanning and mixing with digital effects, illustrations, and designs.

See what happens when you think differently.

Think of gouache, think of saturated color. And ours packs a punch. The technology inside is complex, taking two years in the lab to develop. The innovative formula has a super-concentration of pure, ultra-fine pigments dispersed evenly in a flexible acrylic vehicle. It contains the highest intensity of pigment in any of our paints, giving you serious color payoff every time.

Gouache is traditionally the go-to for flat, matte results. Our Acrylic Gouache formula is no exception, giving you solid matte color without reflections or brush strokes. Because it doesn’t reflect the light, it’s perfect for scanning and mixing with digital effects – making it ideal for illustration and design work.

Acrylic Gouache pushes the opacity of each color to its limits. Gouache is traditionally known for its solid color, as well as its tendency to crack when dry. The two attributes go hand in hand, so when designing our Acrylic Gouache we looked at the problem differently. We set out to ensure you get the flexibility and smooth application you expect from an acrylic, with the best opacity possible.

See the difference in opacity when comparing naturally transparent Ultramarine Blue (red shade) in Soft Body (top) and Acrylic Gouache (bottom).

A lasting, crack-free finish. Due to the high level of pigment, most gouaches can crack when drying. Ours sets a new benchmark. The acrylic vehicle brings flexibility to the paint film, giving you a reliable, non-cracking finish. See our gouache on the right, shown against a regular acrylic gouache. 

Other gouaches need water to ease their way. Our acrylic gouache gives you a creamy, fluid texture with superb brush out, straight from the bottle. Application feels effortless and flowing, with no drag - making it perfect for large area coverage or fine detail. And because you don’t need to add water, your colors keep their true vibrancy.

On a client’s wall. In a gallery. Your work needs to stay as you intended. As with all Liquitex products, the pigments in Acrylic Gouache have passed extensive tests for lightfastness. Each pigment is rated according to the American Society for Testing & Materials (ASTM), and we only use pigments rated ASTM I or II*. This means your work will have the greatest archival permanence possible – at least 50 years+ in gallery conditions – with no color shifting or fading, to stay vibrant and true.

*Some pigments, such as fluorescents, are not rated

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Other creatives have asked us...

I cut the nozzle on my Soft Body or Acrylic Gouache too far down -can I get another one from you?

You can't get replacement nozzles for Liquitex Soft Body; but can use a nozzle from another bottle.

Is Acrylic Gouache as flexible as normal acrylics?

Liquitex Acrylic Gouache is flexible like normal acrylics, with improved performance. However due to the intensely high level of pigment solids we use, the formula is a little less flexible than a paint like Soft Body. Traditional gouaches are known for their cracking and inflexibility due to their pigment load, so our chemists have balanced this need for concentrated color with acrylic flexibility, to give us something with a much improved performance.

If I want to varnish my Acrylic Gouache piece, what should I use to ensure I keep the flat matte finish?

For varnishing Liquitex Acrylic Gouache while preserving a matte finish, use professional matte varnishes.

I thought gouache was always opaque, some of your Acrylic Gouache colors aren't. Why?

Liquitex Acrylic Gouache offers mostly opaque colors, maintaining a balance between opacity and fluidity. The range is made up of mostly opaque colors with a few semi-opaque colors.

How much pigment does your Acrylic Gouache contain?

The pigment-to-base ratio in Liquitex Acrylic Gouache varies by color to maximize intensity.

How does Acrylic Gouache work with your mediums, particularly gloss and matte mediums?

All of our materials are compatible but if you want to keep Liquitex Acrylic Gouache's formula as matte and opaque as intended, we would recommend using a Liquitex gel medium rather than a fluid medium. Acrylic Gouache works well with Liquitex gels and modeling pastes, depending on the effect desired. Maintain the matte finish of Liquitex Acrylic Gouache by using matte varnishes.

I cut the nozzle on my Soft Body or Acrylic Gouache too far down -can I get another one from you?

You can't get replacement nozzles for Liquitex Soft Body; but can use a nozzle from another bottle.

My regular gouache often cracks when I've applied it, will your Acrylic Gouache?

Liquitex Acrylic Gouache is formulated to minimize cracking and maintain flexibility.

Do I need to add water to Acrylic Gouache (like I do with other brands) to make it flow?

You don't need to add water to Liquitex Acrylic Gouache; it's ready to use.

Overall rating: 4.834356 / 5 from 163 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This Acrylic Gouache Set offers highly pigmented and vibrant colors with smooth application and a professional finish. Customers appreciate the consistency, texture, and ease of use, though some noted that the colors are not completely opaque.

Summary topics

  • Pigmentation: 12%
  • Quality: 22%
  • Consistency: 8%
  • Bottle Design: 9%
  • Application Ease: 5%

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Review highlights

  • "Great quality, good coverage and texture."Crysmae
  • "Not only is the color super pigmented and nice and deep but they are also super soft and buttery feeling to work with."Fabmama
  • "Makes my painting look fresh and vibrant and bright."Nola

Reviews

Beautiful colors

"I love to work with Acrylic colors and really impressed with Liquitex Acrylic Gouache - Primaries. A small amount goes a long way, so, these bottles will last for good amount of time. I love that these are highly pigmented and gives a beautiful finish to the painting. The vibrant colors are eye catching and perfect for mixing too. The colors dries out faster and gives the painting a smooth finish. I really like using these colors."

Smarty2019 (5/5)

Awesome Gouache Paints!

"I love painting with acrylics and watercolor and always wanted to try gouache paints. I got these as a free sample and really enjoyed painting with them. The primary set mixes well and the boldness of the color can easily be controlled with these paints. My brushes also washed up nicely after I used these paints too. Gouache really gives you the best of both worlds like a mix between acrylics for color and watercolor for ease of use and application. I recommend these to anyone who wants to start using gouache for the first time!"

techygirl (5/5)

Colart Liquitex Acrylic Paints are Fantastic

"The Colart Liquitex Acrylic paint set I received is amazing. The colors are vibrant and easy to work with and mix. The set gives you a solid set of basic colors to use: yellow, red, blue, green, black, and white. With this set of primaries, I was able to make dazzling splashes of color come to life. I would highly recommend this set to anyone."

AbbeyDales (5/5)

High Quality Gouache

"Liquitex Gouache paint is a dream for artist. The colors are so vibrant and rich. It is super thick for an even coat, flows well, mixes easily and doesn't clump like some acrylics can. It dries matte and soft, almost chalk-like. It doesn't smear when applying layers. Will dry in about 20 minutes. I was able to reactivate it with just a little water to rework an area I was working on. It stayed opaque when I added the water. I would recommend this to any serious artist who wants a high quality product."

Keyscular (5/5)

Being Creative!

"The colors are vibrant and true to their name. I was able to blend some together creating more colors. The formulation is great no clumping or bleeding they stayed right where I had applied the paint. Gliding off the brush with a soft and creamy texture. They come in easy to use containers there's no mess adding more to the palette. The packaging has individual containers clearly labeled with the color and a swatch showing the color on the front of every bottle."

Jacquiefw (5/5)

Gorgeous hues!

"I've been a hobby painted most of my.life, especially using acrylics and these are some of the best paints I've used! The pigments are rich and mix well, so consistently. They Blend on canvas beautifully and after drying still remain full bodied! The consistency is wonderful make for the paints to last for quite a while! A little high end on the price end, but I would still use again in the future occasional!"

Sydneyp (5/5)

Good quality, not fully opaque

"This paint works well and mixes well. It goes on very smoothly. There is definitely good coverage, but the colors were not completely opaque as advertised. I did love the tip option on the bottles, as it allowed for more precision and less waste. Overall these were easy to use, just not quite as opaque as I had hoped."

Rachel (4/5)

Vibrant and beautiful

"I paint a lot for work and I'm always looking for bright and beautiful brands to really make my products stand out. I really loved the way these blended and the full coverage that they gave and all materials that I used them on. I'd definitely recommend these if you're looking for a really bold color."

Klee (5/5)

Pigment is great

"I gave these to my daughter to use in an art project for high school. She was able to create a decent amount of texture and liked how the paint was maliable. Pigment was incredible for what she needed and got a great use of these paints. I can see how they would work for a multitude of artists!"

Dee (4/5)

Great acrylic gouache paints!

"I love these paints! I used them to paint on black paper and they are super opaque and go on really smoothly even without. Creating the gradient with the paints was easy, which I was pleasantly surprised by given how quickly the paints dry. The nozzles on the lids are a nice touch for doing detailed work. Very high quality paints that I would recommend to any artist."

Dashulic.Draws (5/5)

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