Kuretake Gansai Tambi Granulating Watercolor Paint Set (Aurora / Set II / Lunar 3) - Professional Japanese Granulating Paints for Artists

Experience the Magic of Pigment Separation

​Elevate your watercolor art with the Kuretake Gansai Tambi Granulating Colors Series. Unlike traditional flat watercolors, these professional-grade Japanese paints feature unique multi-pigment blends that naturally separate as they dry. Watch in fascination as a single brushstroke splits into dramatic, multi-tonal halos, creating organic textures, dreamy pooling, and whimsical effects effortlessly.

​Crafted in Japan with the highest quality standards, these oversized, traditional pans (48\text{mm} \times 28\text{mm}) are perfect for loading up large, thirsty travel or wash brushes to maximize the stunning granulating bleed.

​✨ Available Curated Collections:

Each set features 5 highly specialized, multi-tonal granulating colors carefully selected to create distinct moods and dramatic color splits.

​Set 1: Granulating Colors (Aurora Series)

​Ideal for dreamy, celestial landscapes and pastel halos. Includes 1 empty mixing pan.

• ​771 Aurora Red: A delicate pink-toned base that splits with warm yellow-orange undertones.
• ​772 Aurora Pink: A soft magenta-pink that breaks into contrasting cool violet particles.
• 773 Aurora Orange: A vibrant peach-orange base that pools with bright yellow highlights.
• 774 Aurora Blue: A serene sky blue that separates into deep, mesmerizing indigo textures.
• 775 Aurora Violet: A magical violet-purple base that splits into subtle, cool pink halos.

​Set 2: Granulating Colors II (Cosmic Series)

​Ideal for moody, deep-contrast atmospheres, dense foliage, and textured earth tones. Includes 1 empty mixing pan.

• ​781 Cosmic Red: A rich, deep crimson base that separates out contrasting green-black sediments.
• ​782 Cosmic Green: A cool, minty teal-green that breaks into striking warm yellow and orange undertones.
• ​783 Cosmic Violet: A dark, moody plum-purple that pools with vibrant sky-blue highlights.
• ​784 Cosmic Olive: A complex forest/olive green that creates deep, earthy brown-black granulation.
• 785 Cosmic Blue: A midnight-blue base that separates into contrasting pink and violet halos.

​Set 3: Granulating Colors 3 (Lunar/Phantom Series)

​Special 20th-Anniversary Collection inspired by moonlight. Features dramatic color splits and a hidden feature: it glows brilliantly under a black light (UV reactive)!

• ​791 Gentoushu (Phantom Vermillion): A fiery red-orange base with striking neon-pink UV fluorescence.
• ​792 Gensekiou (Phantom Yellow-Red): A golden yellow base that splits with warm orange sediments.
• ​793 Genryokuou (Phantom Green-Yellow): A bright lime/chartreuse green that glows intensely green-gold under UV.
• ​794 Gensuiroku (Phantom Water Green): A magical, glowing minty aqua-teal base with deep teal undertones.
• 795 Genseishi (Phantom Blue-Purple): A hauntingly beautiful periwinkle blue that separates into neon violet-pink highlights.

​💡 Artist Tips for Best Results:

​Embrace the Water: Activate the paint with plenty of water. For maximum separation, dissolve the pigment in a mixing well or the provided empty pan before laying it onto your paper.

​Paper Matters: The granulating effect relies on gravity. Use Cold Press or Rough 100% cotton paper to give the settling particles the perfect "hills and valleys" to pool into.

​Go Wet-on-Wet: Drop these colors onto a pre-wetted surface and watch the distinct pigments travel at different speeds to create organic, vein-like textures.