- Our Gouache Stix are a set of 12 pastel colours, water-based, thick painting sticks with real gouache pigment. Use as an alternative to tubes of paint, jars of water and paint brushes.
- They are very quick-drying, non-toxic and odourless.
- Perfect for all ages. No set-up required and no mess.
- Great for use outdoors. Take them on your next adventure — a great way to connect with your kids, friends or family.
- Our products work great together! Try some mixed media paper and our watercolour brush pens with the gouache for the ultimate art kit.
- 12 pastel colours including pinks, blues, greens, yellows, purples and a brown.
- Box size is 210mm H x 163mm W x 25mm D
Our Gouache Stix work just like real Gouache paint and work well with and without water.
- Feels like you’re painting with lipstick
- Use our Water Brush (included in the watercolour pack) or your finger to blend the colours together
- Very simple to use. Uncap, twist and paint!
- You can paint over the dried gouache paint with other colours or art materials, like paint pens, pencils, markers, etc.
What is gouache?
Gouache is a type of paint that is centuries old, and yet relatively few people even know of its existence today. It’s a medium worth discovering, with characteristics of both acrylic and watercolour.
Gouache can create vibrant, luminous works of art. It is sometimes referred to as opaque watercolour.
The Gouache Stix are our latest addition to our illustration, painter, art journaling and doodling toolbox.
How do you say gouache?
Most likely when you hear how it's pronounced, you'll think "oh! how different".
The right pronunciation is "gwahsh", "goo-ahsh" or "gwash"
What is the difference between gouache and watercolour?
Gouache is more opaque than watercolour. Both paints consist of pigment and a water-soluble binder, which means you can alter the paint after it dries by adding water.
Like regular gouache, you can add as much water as you want and dilute the paint until it's transparent - like watercolour.
I have the Silky Paint Stick, are the Gouache Paint Stix any different?
The silkys are poster paint and the gouache are gouache paint. An easy way to split them is to say, our silkys are perfect for the young kids, and gouache are for older kids and adults.
If you loved the Silkys and wanted to have a go at the painting style, the Gouache Stix will be perfect. They are more opaque and intense, a lot creamier, and a more sophisticated type of paint material. Our Gouache Stix will ur art experience and your artwork.
It would be like comparing kids-quality crayons and artist studio-quality pastels.
How do I use my Gouache Stix?
There are so many ways! You can use them as paint sticks direct on the surface and keep the colour thick and solid.
You can also use them like watercolours. Apply the paint from the stick and then use a water brush or wet paintbrush to blend them, mix colours and give them a softer look.
Mix any colour you like using the paint stick and using your finger or a paintbrush to mix.
Create light colour by using your paintbrush or water brush on the paint stick and extracting some colour to add to your art.
Use the Gouache Stix with your Watercolour Brush Pens, they work well together and blend like magic.
Paint on paper, wood and many other surfaces like fabric (not permanent) and, once dry, add details using your acrylic paint pens.
So grab some paper and a water brush (from your pack of watercolour brush pens) and sit on the couch and enjoy your relaxing, creative evening.
