1 / 5DANIEL SMITH Cobalt Turquoise Extra Fine Watercolor, 15 ml Tube
DANIEL SMITH Cobalt Turquoise Extra Fine Watercolor is a single 15 ml tube of teal-blue paint for paper-based watercolour work. The listing describes it as semi-transparent, slightly granulating and non-staining, making it suited to washes, glazing and layered effects. It is not water resistant, so it is not a choice for water-exposed finished work.
At a glance
- The manufacturer describes the colour as a predictable, non-staining teal blue that can be used alone or blended in a glaze or wash.
- Slight granulation is described as supporting layered and tone-on-tone effects.
- One 15 ml tube is listed, with paper as the recommended surface.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- A single-pigment code, PB 36, is supplied for buyers who track pigments in their palette.
- Listed as semi-transparent and non-staining, which can suit washes, mixing and layered watercolour work.
- Customer feedback specifically mentions blending with other colours and making greens when mixed with various blues.
Cons
- The listing says the paint is not water resistant, limiting its suitability for work that needs to withstand water after application.
Technical specifications
20 specifications| Brand | DANIEL SMITH |
|---|---|
| Model | DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolor 15ml Paint Tube, Cobalt Turquoise |
| Colour | Cobalt Turquoise |
|---|---|
| Paint type | Watercolour |
| Finish | Semi-Gloss |
| Item form | Liquid |
| Container | Tube |
| Surface recommendation | Paper |
| Pigment code | PB 36 |
| Listed characteristics | Excellent Lightfastness, Semi-transparent, Granulating, Non-staining |
| Colour code | #008C7D |
| Conformity | Conforms to ASTM D4236, D5067 |
| Size | 15 ml (Pack of 1) |
|---|---|
| Item volume | 0.5 Fluid Ounces |
| Weight listed | 0.02 Kilograms |
| Dry time | 24 |
| Full cure time | 2 Hours |
| Coverage | Full |
| Water resistance listed | Not Water Resistant |
|---|---|
| Waterproof | False |
What to know before buying
- The listed 24-hour dry time and 2-hour full cure time are both presented as supplied, but the page does not explain how these different timings apply to watercolour use.
What’s in the box
Included- Paint Tube
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Watercolour artists looking for a teal-blue tube to use in washes, glazes or layered work on paper.
- Painters who want a non-staining colour and track pigment codes when choosing paints.
Less suited to
- Anyone needing a water-resistant or waterproof paint for a finished surface.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
94% 94% - 4 stars
5% 5% - 3 stars
1% 1% - 2 stars
0% 0% - 1 star
0% 0%
Customer feedback reports appreciation for colour, perceived professional quality, blending and value, including a mention of making greens when mixed with various blues. That is relevant for painters choosing a mixing colour, though the reported impressions do not establish how it will behave in every palette or technique. Aggregate ratings are strongly concentrated in five-star responses, but ratings alone do not identify reasons for individual opinions.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the paint as a go-to brand and praise its colour and perceived quality.
- Feedback mentions blending with other colours, including making greens with various blues.
- Customers also report positive impressions of value for money.
Frequently asked questions
What is included?
The listing’s contents field names one Paint Tube. The size is listed as 15 ml (Pack of 1).
Is this watercolour paint waterproof?
No. The listing states “False” for waterproof and describes it as “Not Water Resistant”.
What does the listing say about the paint’s colour and handling?
It describes Cobalt Turquoise as a teal blue that is semi-transparent, slightly granulating and non-staining. It also lists pigment code PB 36.
What surface is recommended?
The surface recommendation is paper.
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