Metal box 12 half godet water colour Classic A. Gallo

Handmade watercolour set with twelve individually wrapped half godets in a metal box with two mixing surfaces, a colour chart printed on Arches paper and a Tintoretto size 6 artistic quality pocket brush.

This collection of colours is selected to offer maximum blendability and versatility. It includes pairs of warm and cool primary colours, three natural earth tones, two greens and a neutral colour of convenience.

The Classic 12 set of handmade watercolours is packaged in original marbled paper, made by a Florentine artisan workshop.

Of particular note is the new Burnt sienna, made with a natural pigment extracted from the historic quarry near Arcidosso, Monte Amiata. Although this quarry, known as la sega, has long since closed, there is now special access to the reserves of this exceptional natural sienna, which is burnt in small batches.

Colours included in the Classic 12 palette:

• Lemon yellow (PY3) - Very good light fastness.
• Indian yellow (PY110, PY154) - Excellent lightfastness
• Vermilion red (PR255) - Excellent light fastness
• Permanent carmine (PV19) - Excellent light fastness
• Transparent cerulean (PB15:3) - Excellent light fastness
• Ultramarine blue, dark (PB29) - Excellent light fastness
• Chromium oxide (PG17) - Excellent light fastness
• Viridian hue (PG7, PB29) - Excellent lightfastness
• Yellow ochre, Burgundy (PY43) - Excellent light fastness
• Burnt sienna, Mount Amiata (PBr7) - Excellent light fastness
• Burnt umber, dark (PBr7) - Excellent light fastness
• Payne's grey (PB15:1, PBk7, PV19) - Excellent light fastness

Craftsmanship and quality

Handmade in Assisi, A. Gallo watercolours are made according to a traditional recipe with pure pigments, gum arabic, local honey, rosemary essential oil and a wetting agent. This artisanal process results in a highly pigmented and luminous paint, which is wonderfully activated by water.

A. Gallo Colors are 100% handmade. The godets may have small imperfections, such as tiny bubbles or slight marks. This does not affect the quality of the paint and is proof of the handwork behind each unique piece.

Caution: Medium godets pose a choking hazard and are not intended for child use. It is also recommended to keep them out of reach of pets.

Safety and sustainability: All A. Gallo Colors watercolours are free of cadmium, cobalt, lead and mercury.