Tips & techniques
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Protecting a Gouache painting
Varnishing a gouache painting should be avoided because the varnish drastically affects the depth, darkness and finish of the work. Should anyone w...
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What are the primary colours in Designers Gouache
The 3 primary colours recommended for Designers Gouache are: Primary Yellow, Primary Blue and Primary Red.
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How to avoid cracking in Designers Gouache painting
The opacity and matt finish of Designers’ Gouache is a result of the high level of pigment used in its formulation and as a result, the proportion...
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Understanding the permanence of Gouache colours
Permanence in the main refers to lightfastness. Some of the most vivid pinks and violets are only moderately durable and are more suitable for desi...
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Understanding the meaning of the term 'body colour' in gouache
Body colour is the use of opaque colours for highlights or dense flat areas and is a technique which has been used in water colour for centuries. D...
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Understanding the difference between water colour and gouache whites
The difference between the gouache and watercolour whites is the amount of pigment in the two ranges. Gouache is more opaque which is why it is use...
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How to use mediums with Designers Gouache
There are a number of acrylic mediums in both gloss and matt variations which could be used with Designers Gouache. However, we would recommend exp...
