{"product_id":"zig-watercolor-custom-palette-12-colors","title":"Kuretake ZIG Watercolor Palette | 12 Colors","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore color, transparency, and texture with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKuretake ZIG 12-Color Watercolor Palette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a custom color selection developed in collaboration with SketchBox.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspired by traditional watercolor painting with a contemporary approach, this palette combines transparent, opaque, and metallic watercolor paints in a versatile collection designed for creative experimentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransparent colors allow artists to build luminous washes and layered compositions, while opaque pigments provide stronger coverage and contrast, particularly on toned or darker paper. 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