Pearl Colours Set of 16
Holbein Artists' Watercolour
16 x 5ml tubes, set W791, 8 silver pearl and 8 gold pearl colours

The Holbein Artists' Watercolour Pearl Set 16 x 5ml is pure, unapologetic sparkle. Sixteen pearlescent watercolours, eight built on a silver pearl base and eight on a gold pearl base, so every colour comes in a cool shimmer and a warm one. Brush them over a dry wash and your painting suddenly catches the light: dragonfly wings, frosty leaves, the moon on water, the gold edge on a handmade card. Try not to paint everything shiny. You will fail, and that is fine.

★ Art Shed Staff Tip
Pearl colours look their best over dark or dried washes, and on black paper they are spectacular. Use them last, as a final glaze or accent, and tilt the painting under a lamp to see the shimmer come alive.
Perfect For
Handmade cardsBotanical highlightsNight skiesBlack paper artCalligraphy and letteringGifts for painters

Why the Holbein Pearl Set Is So Easy to Love

◉Colours16 x 5ml tubes
Every hue in a silver and a gold pearl version
★EffectPearlescent shimmer
Catches and shifts with the light
◆UseAccents and glazes
Add glow over finished washes
✓CodeW791
Holbein's pearl watercolour set

The clever part is the two bases. Silver pearl keeps colours crisp and cool, perfect for water, ice and moonlight. Gold pearl warms everything up, perfect for petals, sunsets and anything that should glow. Having both side by side means you can choose the temperature of your shimmer, not just the colour.

Because they are Holbein Artists' Watercolours, they rewet in the palette and play nicely with your regular colours. Mix a touch into a wash for a subtle sheen, or use them straight for full sparkle.

The 16 Colours in the Set

  • ◉ Pearl Silver Red
  • ◉ Pearl Silver Orange
  • ◉ Pearl Silver Yellow
  • ◉ Pearl Silver Green
  • ◉ Pearl Silver Blue
  • ◉ Pearl Silver Violet
  • ◉ Pearl Silver Black
  • ◉ Pearl Silver
  • ◉ Pearl Gold Red
  • ◉ Pearl Gold Orange
  • ◉ Pearl Gold Yellow
  • ◉ Pearl Gold Green
  • ◉ Pearl Gold Blue
  • ◉ Pearl Gold Violet
  • ◉ Pearl Gold Black
  • ◉ Pearl Gold

What Is in the Box

  • ✓ 16 x 5ml Holbein Artists' Watercolour Pearl Colours tubes

Specifications

Range Holbein Artists' Watercolour Pearl Colours
Set code W791
Contents 16 tubes, 5ml each
Bases 8 silver pearl, 8 gold pearl

Tips for Painting With Pearl Watercolour

Keep a separate brush for pearl colours, or rinse well, so the shimmer does not end up in every wash. A small round is ideal for highlights and lettering.

Photograph pearl paintings at an angle with a soft side light. Straight on, under flat light, the shimmer can disappear.

Pair it with the Holbein Chromashine and Chroma Pearl sets, browse more watercolour paint sets, or see everything Holbein.

Questions About the Holbein Pearl Watercolour Set

What is the difference between silver pearl and gold pearl watercolour?

Silver pearl colours have a cool, bright shimmer, while gold pearl colours have a warm glow. The Holbein Pearl Set gives you every hue in both versions, so you can pick the shimmer temperature to suit your subject.

Can I mix Holbein Pearl colours with normal watercolours?

Yes. They are part of the Holbein Artists' Watercolour range, so they mix with regular colours. A small amount gives a subtle sheen, and used straight they give full shimmer.

What paper is best for pearl watercolour?

Any good watercolour paper works. For maximum impact, try them over a dried dark wash or on black watercolour paper, where the pearl really pops.

How is the Pearl Set different from the Chroma Pearl and Chromashine sets?

The Pearl Set is a pearlescent shimmer on silver and gold bases. Chroma Pearl is transparent and shifts colour as you move it, and Chromashine is a bold, opaque metallic. Many painters keep all three for different effects.

Where can I buy Holbein in Australia?

Right here. Art Shed Online is an authorised Australian stockist of Holbein, buying through the official Australian distributor, so you get genuine stock, never a grey import. We ship fast Australia wide, and our team are artists who use these products themselves, so ask us anything. The Holbein Pearl Colours are one of the newest additions to the Holbein watercolour range.

(NU2530022791)

SKU NU2530022791
Barcode # 4900669127918
Brand Holbein
Shipping Weight 0.1980kg
Shipping Width 0.090m
Shipping Height 0.020m
Shipping Length 0.260m
Shipping Cubic 0.000468000m3

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