Daniel Smith 15mL Extra Fine Gouache

Gouache is an opaque, water-based paint that is compatible with watercolor but is formulated with a high pigment load and dries with a matte finish. Unlike most watercolor tube paints, gouache has the tendency to crack and shrink as it dries, increasing the likelihood of falling out of our stainless steel pans.

In this blog post, we share a video with tips for pan-filling and reducing cracking and crumbling with gouache paints.