About this Product
This collection of handmade shimmer watercolor paints features color shift interference micas with large particle mica.
Gerbera is a soft pink with large particle mica and a very subtle shift.
Hellebore is an interference mica that shifts from purple to green with a large particle purple mica that has a subtle pink sparkle.
Hyacinth is a lovely interference mica that shifts from purple to teal with a lovely lilac mica to make it more visible on white watercolor paper.
Wild Rose is is an interference mica that shifts from purple to green with a hot pink neon and large particle purple mica.
This set of watercolors comes packaged in a watercolor paper box that you can decorate and reuse or trim the flaps off and use for a mini painting.
INGREDIENTS:
* Mica Pigment
* Gum Arabic
* Glycerin (helps with flow)
* Honey (makes paints rewet easier)
* Distilled Water
* Clove oil(works as a preservative)
- Each half pan measures 0.8×0.7×0.4 inches
- Each pan contains a small magnet affixed at its bottom, which can be removed
All my watercolors are made with cosmetic grade, non-toxic micas that are mulled by hand in small batches(generally 10 or less half pans at a time). I use the highest amount of mica that the binder will hold resulting in highly pigmented colors. Each batch and fill is swatch tested to ensure the color doesn’t rub off of the paper when dry.
All half pans are filled a minimum of 3-4 times.
I do my best to get the best photos possible however the colors may look slightly different from what you see online due to various monitor/screen settings.
HOW TO USE:
Before using, please put a drop of water onto the desired color and let it sit for a few minutes. This will moisten the binder and give you the best color possible.
All of the Glitz colors have holographic glitter in them and therefore will need a bit longer time and possibly a tiny but more water to activate.
All of our Glitz colors have the same ratio of binder, mica and glitter. Some colors show the glitter in the pan better than others. Rest assured they all have the same amount of glitter regardless of how the dried pans look.
I use both honey and glycerin in my paints to help with rewetting and flow. For this reason they will attract moisture and certain colors will still be soft even when dry. They also may arrive sticky or slightly goopy due to humidity during transit. If this happens place them in the freezer for a bit before removing the foil wrappers. Once unwrapped you could also place them in front of a fan on low to facilitate drying.
Once you have finished using your paint please make sure they are completely dry before storing as not to encourage mold.
*NOTE: Since these watercolors are made with mica they often have bubbles appear during the drying process. I try to pop them all but in the event that I miss some they in no way affect how the color looks or behaves after rewetting.
Due to the nature of the product and the fact that we have no control over what contaminants may come in contact with the paint we cannot offer refunds.
Please practice proper safety procedures while using your paints: do not ingest paints, do not leave within reach of children or pets, completely dry paints before storing to prevent mold.
Foster's Creations
Meet the Maker
How it’s Made
All my watercolors are made with cosmetic grade, non-toxic micas that are mulled by hand in small batches(generally 10 or less half pans at a time). I use the highest amount of mica that the binder will hold resulting in highly pigmented colors. Each batch and fill is swatch tested to ensure the color doesn’t rub off of the paper when dry.
All half pans are filled a minimum of 3-4 times.
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Refunds and returns
For your safety due to sanitary issues only defective or damaged shipments may be returned.
Please note: Since our products are handmade the appearance may very from batch to batch.
Should you receive a damaged or defective item, please contact us immediately so we may resolve the issue as soon as possible. Refunds for defective or damaged in shipment merchandise must be requested within 24 hours of receipt.
If your package is damaged in shipping please keep all packaging material. USPS(insured packages only) will want to see them to investigate the claim. If you DO NOT purchase insurance we can not be held liable for damages, for this reason we suggest you purchase insurance for your USPS packages.
All returns must be pre-approved by us prior to returning. Please email or call us to receive that approval. Refunds will only be honored after the item has been returned to us for inspection. We will then credit you for the return shipping amount and send a replacement item or issue the refund.
We will do our best to find a solution, however we may choose to refuse the return. All decisions will be final.
Care instructions
Our watercolor binder has honey and glycerin in it and may attract quite a bit of moisture due to the heat and humidity during transit, therefore during the summer months you may need to place your watercolors in the freezer overnight. Cooler times of the year you may only need 10-30 minutes or none at all. Paint may scraped back into the pans from the foil with a palette knife. Foster’s Creations is not responsible for any lost paint due to climate issues.
Please make sure your paints are dried completely before storing to prevent mold.
