Caran d'Ache Gouache Studio — 15-Pan Metal Tin Set

Reviews

1. D Diksha jaiswal 5/5

   Great for first-time gouache users

   Tried gouache for the first time and it worked very well. Colors are vivid and have good opacity; I used a water brush for small work. I’d like a smaller travel tin with the same colors for miniatures, but overall it’s worth buying for regular use.

2. R Robin Harlow 5/5

   Impressive kit with thoughtful layout

   Nice large red tin with five mixing wells and a swatch card. Each paint pan measures about 1" x 1.25" x 0.25"; there are 14 vivid colors plus a 10 ml white tube and a #8 round brush with a good point. Colors blend smoothly and cleanup is easy because these are water-soluble.

3. M M.Brown 5/5

   Dependable tin I keep replacing

   Owned one tin for over ten years and recently bought another; the formula and colors remain mostly consistent. The only change I noticed was a color swap and slight differences in the brush. Still a favorite toolkit for regular use.

4. A Annette R. 5/5

   Vibrant, liftable, and generously sized pans

   These paints are bright and retain their color when dry. They can behave like watercolor when thinned or provide opaque coverage when heavier—also liftable when needed. The set contains full-size pans, a decent brush and a white tube, so you get a lot of usable paint for regular practice.

5. H Heljä Kuosmanen Svensson 5/5

   Solid selection of painting supplies

   Selected quality materials for drawing and painting, and this gouache set fits well with my other purchases. I’m happy with the pigment quality and how the kit performs during frequent use.

6. S Stär 5/5

   Pigmented and luminous — feels artisanal

   I hesitated but am glad I got it. This palette offers a refined smoothness and vibrancy that I didn’t get from other godet sets. It’s higher quality than children’s palettes and feels suited to an artistic workflow rather than casual coloring. Would like to see more packaging options but the paints themselves are lively and clear.

7. M Morgan G. 5/5

   Generous pans and lovely, velvety paint

   I thought the pans might be tiny but they’re quite substantial. The paint is smooth and blends without muddying. The size makes it less suited for a compact plein-air kit, as it’s a bit bulky, but the amount of paint is excellent. One buyer received a brush with bent bristles and contacted customer support about replacement.

8. J Jael 5/5

   Friendly for beginners but requires technique

   I delayed buying this set for years, then decided after using jelly gouache. Dry pans need a different approach than tube gouache—finding the right water ratio takes practice. Once dialed in, the kit is extremely convenient with excellent mixing space. The white tube feels different from other whites I own, but that’s a personal preference.

9. P P. T. 5/5

   Clean, convenient pans that cover well

   I wanted a cleaner alternative to jelly cups and liked the pan format. These reactivate quickly, are tidy to use and close up well. As a newcomer I worried about consistency and opacity but the pans cover reliably. Some users mention lightfastness concerns; I was told several shades have good permanence, though it’s not an artist-grade paint line.

10. C cooper 5/5

    Professional feel, not a children’s tempera

    This was my second set and I prefer it over lower-grade kid-focused palettes. The texture and rewetting quality feel closer to professional gouache, with consistent hues and a pleasurable application. Small amounts of white greatly enhance opacity when needed.

11. D Diana 4/5

    High-quality designer gouache with a learning curve

    Surprised by the accessible price for a branded set. It feels like a solid designer gouache that artists can use for studies and finished pieces, although pigment info and rigorous lightfast ratings aren’t provided. Expect a short adjustment period if you’re used to tubes, but the handling and finish are very pleasant.

12. S SUSANA 5/5

    Very versatile — creamy to transparent

    First time using gouache and these were a delight. Creamy yet controllable, the box is designed for mixing and travel without carrying tubes. You can achieve opaque coverage with little water or watercolor-like washes with more. The tin measures roughly 28 x 11 x 2.5 cm.

13. E EM 5/5

    A noticeable upgrade from cheaper sets

    Very pleased overall. I’d tried a budget set before and this feels like a meaningful step up: creamy, pigmented colors and easy activation. The kit includes 14 pans plus a 10 ml white tube, a #8 round brush and five mixing wells. Pans dry fast in the tin but re-wet easily; each pan is removable for rearranging.