Art Supply Haul | NEW Schmincke Supergranulating Dot Card Swatching

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

Great haul! So what Schminckes does for their half pans is just use the same tube paint and pour them in the half pans, same paint, same formula. The reason why they feel different is bc the paint is dried and has been dried for awhile. BUT good news you dont have to waste your money on buying half pans from Schmincke when you already have the tube paint (because the paint is the same as in the tubes)-all you need to do is buy empty half pans from Amazon and pour your tube paint in the pans and stir them up with a tooth pick or bobby pin and let dry for a few days and VALA you have Schmicke half pans without the wasted $9 for each. As far as Im aware the only brand that use a different formula of paint from their half pans is Sennelier, Winsor and Newton (possibly Old Holland and Maimeri (but im not sure for those 2)). Also regarding the Etchr Sketchbooks- the 'perfect sketchbook' is supposed to be highly quality and heavier paper at 300gsm. Where as the white everyday sketchbook is only 220/230gsm. I have many versions of the Etchr and the 'perfect sketchbook' is my favorite. Also as you mentioned you can paint the white cover of your everyday sketchbook if it gets dirty- alot of art youtubers have actually made a video about painting the cover of their Etchr everyday sketchbook-might be a fun video for you to do too, id like to see a video of you using some of these supplies to make some art, please🥺!! Anyway great haul and thanks for sharing, much ❤ Also i apologize for the unsolicited advice lol, im crazy about waste and such too. 💙💚

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks, Nadeane! Haha, I guess I was too excited so it didn't make sense! I was questioning specifically the tubes from the Volcano set, mine had a different consistency. The formulation seems different, to me?!? I've used Schmincke tubes and half pans for years, and could never tell a difference before? But, maybe it's just my batch. Which may be the case, because Jackson's is not carrying the 5ml set of the Volcano set anymore. Yes, I'm not sure about Maimeri or Old Holland either. But, Sennelier and W&N use different formulations from their half pans. But, I will try to figure that out this year! Lol Ha, I'm so sorry I must have rambled on a bit when I mentioned to check out Schmincke's video on how they fill them four times, drying in between each layer. Thank you for the comment so everyone will know there is usually no difference between Schmincke tubes and half pans! It's definitely more affordable, and for me buying the perfect half pan is just for convenience. Then I refill with the tubes...but I'm more obsessed with watercolors than anyone needs to be! I use the Schmincke half pans, because the amazon half pans aren't the same size and I'm too OCD to have them differents sizes and colors. ;D Luckily, Sennelier and Daniel Smith and I think everyone but Schmincke, Royal Talens, and Holbein use the standard size half pans! Thanks so much for clarifying all the info!!! I should have been more clear, but I was just too giddy with my new supplies! Haha, I don't think most people would care if their half pans are all bright white and exactly the same size...only me! LOL Thank you for the info on the sketchbooks, too! I listed all the info in the description box, but others may not look at that. Now that I've had a chance to play the with the sketchbook, the Perfect Sketchbook is my dream come true sketchbook! Except the price ;( Please, keep sharing your comments. Sometimes I just get so excited, and I often forget things "on camera". I want to share these videos to help people, so the more info the better!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you! Such it's nice to hear I'm not the only one. Thank you, I've found them at DickBlick. It's nice to have backup shop, since they can be way too pricey on Amazon. I just have to have them all them same in the palette, same size and color. Thanks so much for the recommendations so others can check them all out! ;)

[@lindyashford7744]

There are peelable plastic palettes in various shapes for acrylic paints, they work quite well. I have an oval one with a thumb hole and wells around the edge and a nice middle area for mixing.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks for the tip! Really, that sounds awesome!! Do you have a brand you recommend. Thank you soooo much!

[@lindyashford7744]

@@TheGypsyChic1 Frisk and Mijello both do them. I got mine on Amazon.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you so much, Linda!!

[@CreatingCuteArt]

I’m obsessed with granulating watercolor!!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Me too!! I've been obsessed with Schmincke since making my granulating palette last year! Were you able to get this dot card yet?

[@CreatingCuteArt]

@@TheGypsyChic1 Oh I skipped right on over the dot card and went directly to ordering 15ml tubes 😂🤣😂 Told you--addicted!! 🤩😍❤️❤️❤️

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Yay!!! Haha, I ordered all the small sets before I knew about the dot card. I had to go back and order 15 ml of my faves! ;D

[@THEMAYQUEEN1]

I have just bought all 40 half pans. They are so gorgeous. I love Schmincke too 💕💕

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Oh my goodness! I'm sooo happy for you!! That new Super Granulation 40 Half Pan Palette looks amazing! I'm trying to find time to put all of my tubes in half pans. Enjoy your 40 half pans, you must be so excited!

[@THEMAYQUEEN1]

@@TheGypsyChic1 oh thanks it is very exciting 💕 they are very lovely for sure. They are very magical 👍

[@lylebobroske5172]

Thank you for swatching them out with such rich pigment. I thought I didn't like them until they were swatches out like you did in this video. Karen from Canada. ☺☺💖💖

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you, Karen! You are so welcome! They are so fun, and the dot card makes it really affordable to try them before buying. Warning...the dot card still made me want them all though, lol!

[@evelynl.4554]

I just found your channel and subscribed! Will be binge watching your videos while I paint! And….Wow, you have so many great professional artist quality art supplies!!!!! You must make a lot of awesome artwork! I would love to see videos where you use the art supplies to create art instead of just swatches. I would also love for you to give your opinion on art supplies after creating a few pieces with them and maybe even compare them with other supplies. And I would love to see a video where you do a sketchbook tour/artwork tour of your artwork! Also, do you have a video of your art room set up? I watched another one of your videos, and your daughter is very lucky! I would have loved it if my mom had an art room full of quality supplies that we could create art together with when I was younger! It’s so great that you not only support her passion for art, but you share that passion as well! My mom doesn’t create art but rather collects and enjoys viewing it, so I try to make her a few pieces a year. She gets them custom framed and hangs them up in her home and switches them out yearly when she gets new pieces…but I would have loved it if she created art WITH me too!!!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hi Evelyn, welcome!! Ha, I hope you enjoy! I have tried to test out all the colors and all of the brands, but nobody needs so many supplies!! I discovered my love for art supplies late in life, at 37. I rushed to catchup, so to speak. I'm also sent many products to review. So, I often try different brands in order to give an honest review. I will be making more videos creating too. I've shared a few but, people seem to mainly enjoy my hauls. Lol Yes, I really wanted my daughter to have nice supplies I could never have had. I've made a bit of a game of selling things or use credit card rewards to fund my love of art supplies...I highly recommend it! I do have an Art Studio Tour on my channel. I'm very picky about keeping only what I use and love, and storing it pretty. ;D

[@kristen2439]

I love Jackson’s art.. I get all my Schmincke watercolors there.. I am on the fence with the supergranulating I need the dot card

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Me too! The Super Granulating colors are very fun, but almost all of them are convenience mixes. I recommend getting the dot card first, then try to make your own mixes. Then just get the ones you actually reach for the most. *I also wish I had followed my own advise* Lol

[@wendychampness1901]

I just found your channel 🥰 I love your real-time swatching. And, like you, I ♥️❤️ colors and that’s what hooked me on watercolor painting.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Welcome, Wendy! Thank you so much. So nice to meet you, and have you here! I'm in more than four years and keep thinking soon I will have tried enough colors. Lol

[@susankliebert7786]

Just discovered you tonight - yay & thank you!!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Yay!! Thank you, I love meeting new art friends to share with. I'm so glad to have you here! You are so welcome ;D

[@ColorfullyOptimistic]

Oh my gosh giiiirrrllll. I was so excited to w arch this. I started ordering from Jackson’s after watching another video you had, and I ordered two sets of super granulation Schmincke sets. I saw the palette sets, but didn’t go for them. I have officially become a member of the watercolor collector addiction. I bought the dot chart but didn’t get the 40 dot card set - I only got the 140. Does the 140 include the 40 super granulation. I almost bought the Etchr and didn’t, but I think I’m going to place another order lol. I got the Shire and Ocean Super Granulation sets, but some of the ones I really wanted were out of stock :(. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks so much, Kori! Yay!! I hoped you saw my comment about not using FexEx. EVER... I hope you love the Super Granulation sets as much as I do. I can't wait to see your next haul video. Welcome to the club, my friend!! ;D Honestly, no one needs as many art supplies as I have. Haha, I wish I could help you...but it's honestly just so much fun! The 40 super granulation dot card is separate, so it won't come with your 140 set. Lol So, I've been using the Perfect Sketchbook now and it's the best. It's pricey though, so honestly they are both awesome. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, etc. The only thing about Jackson's is products do go out of stock often. You can have them notify you when items are back in stock. But, if you get too tired of waiting they do have the 5ml sets at DickBlick. You are so welcome! ;)

[@robinsamuelson3626]

It's not just you! love these! I ordered the 40 half-pan set and can't wait to get them. Love to swatch and watch!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Good to know! I have been afraid to over-hype them. I do love them, and I have them on my large ceramic palette. I also made a separate palette of Schmincke granulating colors that I am loving mixing all my own shades! Omg, the 40 half pan set looks amazing, I'm so happy for your! Enjoy that beauty!!

[@inkynfrost3183]

Omg, I’m hyperventilating! I’m going to order myself a dot chart for my birthday next week. It’s great to finally see them all in one place to compare. It’s my dream to pour myself a Schmincke pallet for next Christmas 🤞

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Happy birthday!! Thank you! I thought it would be most helpful to everyone. I ordered all of the sets out of excitement before I knew about the dot card. I really didn't need all of the colors. I made the ceramic palette and a travel palette of super granulating colors ;) Here's a tip for you...Jackson's has amazing Black Friday sales, which usually include a Schmincke palette for a really good price. It usually has a better color selection than the standard basic sets. You could add a few more colors to that, and it could save you some money. I hope your dream come true!! ;D

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Just FYI, the dot card is available on Amazon now! I have it linked in the description box. ;D

[@jaizeel]

Amazing video!! but i couldn't find the dot card!! i think is gone :( snif....

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks, Cristina! I have it linked in the description box. It says it is out of stock and expected 2/24. You can select to have them notify you by email when it is back in stock. I hope that helps!

[@jaizeel]

@@TheGypsyChic1 oooomg!! thaaanks, i putit on my calendar!!! :D love it!! hugs froms Chile!!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Good idea! I hope you were able to get them!! Hugs for USA

[@moreInkOre]

Lovely video! :) I just bought a dot card of the 40 Schmincke Horadam Supergranulating Colours too and wanted to check out some swatch videos. :D Oh! And I think the "gel-consistency" coming out of the tube paints, could be the binder separating from the pigments. I think there are a few videos on that on YT how to handle that. I have the Quinacridone Gold Hue tube paint do that, so I'll definitely go and look it up too. Otherwise either putting the tube paints in pans might help - there you can mix them up again very nicely(!) with a toothpick or something similar, or maybe try to mix the paints and binder IN the tube with a toothpick directly - this might end up being very messy though, soooo.. yeah. xD I mostly use the half and full pans though - just as you said, they are amazing that way and I like them in pans more because I rarely paint giant watercolors where I might need heaps of colors at once. greetings~

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you!! Oh, you have some fun coming your way! Enjoy ;D Yes, sorry I wasn't more clear in the video. I was curious if anyone else noticed the Volcano set being different than other watercolors. It's very different from any of my other tubes of watercolors. Thank you for clarifying for others, there is usually no difference! Haha, sometimes I'm too excited and I guess I didn't make sense (someone else commented the same as you). I've made a whole palette of just supergranulating colors and I used some perfect half pans, full pans and lots of pans I made myself. Ha, I try to make them as perfect as Schmincke's and but it takes me forever. Thanks so much for the comment!

[@moreInkOre]

​@@TheGypsyChic1 oooh! I found that comment and read it all now . Yeeeeah~ I got excited to reply to the video instantly I guess, and didn't read many of the comments (although I usually do). whoops! :) btw. I never knew, Schmincke has such a different half pan size than other brands! Because I have only ever used the Schmincke watercolors in pans since I got my first starter palette gifted as a teen and just as of last year tried a few Schmincke watercolor tubes - mainly so I can fill the colors I used up again. I kind of want to have the same quality pans than the original ones and am thinking of getting the ones they sell, but even here in Germany they are a bit expensive for "just" being plastic pans. Might need to sleep on that decision a few more nights. :D Thank you for replying!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

No worries, at all! I obviously was too excited to make sense. It won't be the last time ;D I'm very glad you commented and I often do the same! Yes, the pans are just a smidge different size and a very bright white. All of the pans would work the same, so it's probably not worth the extra price. I'm probably the only one who cares, but I need them to all be exactly the same or it drives me crazy. Lol

[@peteinuk]

I love you because you love Jacksons! There is an actual Jackson's shop in London - next time I go in I must find it and drool! Helen x

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Aw, thanks Helen!! I love you because you are always so sweet to leave a nice comment.

[@loveandlife4222]

This was fun to see but I wish you had used more water with the swatches so we could see the magic of the paint. You painted them pretty thick with just paint and it’s hard to see the beauty during the swatching. Also, etchr perfect sketchbook is a step above the white sketchbooks. It has fabriano artistico paper for the paper which is excellent. I love Schmincke also and I love some of these granulating paints but find I prefer my primateks often. The primateks are just hard to beat. I think I will order this swatch card and swatch it out to see if there’s any that I just need to have. Thank you for the video!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you! Yes, you are right but I wasn't sure if this paper would hold up to more water and this is my forever swatch card. I may swatch all of the colors out on Arches, if I ever get time, so I can show their magic. I just really didn't want to hype them, since they are new. Thank you! Yes, I agree. I've fallen in love with the Etchr sketchbooks, now that I found an easy way to paint the covers. The Perfect sketchbook is pricey, but the best sketchbook I've ever tried. After my review of the Etchr sketchbook they sent me, I told them I would love if they offered a TN insert made from the same Fabriano Artistico paper. I think the dot card is so fun, and then you can look up the pigment info, to mix your own no matter the brand. I should compare DS to Schmincke sometime. I purchased some more and have not had time to share, but I do still love some DS! I do still love their Primatek line, since I do not sell my artwork. You are very welcome. Thanks for the comment!

[@CreatedbyRebecca]

Don't worry about the acrylics drying out on you. I have open tubes that are years old, just make sure the tubes/bottles are sealed properly, and make yourself a wet palette (I have a video to a really simple inexpensive DIY one) which keeps acrylic paints open for several days. I was hoping to pick up the Super Granulation Dot Card as I have the Haze set, but it was awaiting stock at Jackson's and I really needed to check my basket out so I didn't miss out on the paper sale...next day I get an email to say the Dot Card is back in stock, d'oh :D xx

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Oh, thank you!! I thought I heard Lindsay the Frugal crafter said they won't last long. Thank you for the correction. I'm still going to try to not go crazy buying all of the colors! ;D I had a big set sent to me, so I had to have something to compare it to. Thanks for the tip on your DIY wet palette, I will be sure to check that out! I've seen them on Amazon, but I'm not ready to commit yet. Lol Ooohh, I do hope you can get the dot card when it comes back in stock!! I love it, and love seeing all of the new granulating colors (except the Haze set) all together. Yes, those sales seem to pop up right before my wished for items is back in stock, as well! Lol

[@judyconte6566]

Brand new to art. So, I have a question do they have blank swatch pads that you can buy So you don't have to make your own ?????

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hi Judy! You can really just use budget paper to swatch as a beginner. I like this budget paper, as it shows granulation. amzn.to/3F7r8Ij As you learn more, you might want to swatch on the paper you will be painting on. But, in the beginning I recommend just using any paper you won't be afraid to use or waste. Save nice 100% cotton paper for painting. Also, you don't need many colors to learn!!! More colors are just for fun, not necessary. I hope that helps! 💗

[@JacquelineJax]

I have the volcano, sad and tubes, and my paint does not nearly look as highly pigmented as yours does coming out of the pans

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks for sharing your experience, Jacqueline. I may have had a weird batch? I did get them when they were first released. I also think as much as I love Schmincke...I'm just not a fan of the Volcano Yellow like everyone else is. The binder is weird to me. ;D

[@JacquelineJax]

@@TheGypsyChic1 My yellow dried so hard it's like plastic so same here. I rewet it for 5 minutes and then work it. Now I just don't refill my pan until Im ready to use it. Not ordering that one again. Much prefer a great Quin gold or trans yellow with py150.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Yes, I've just decided I don't need a granulating yellow. Some of the mixes with Volcano mixes in it perform better, to me.

[@rebeccahicks3554]

Oh wow am saving so hard for these sets. although i did think of some more colours - to make a 10th set - if anyone has been to Scotland they have the most amazing picteuresque scenes that i thought would be exceptional for this range of sets, The mountain range a dusky lilac, sky blue, silver grey, chalk yellow, and a milk chocolate brown. what does anyone else think???

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you! Many of these colors are lovely. I love the your idea of more colors, especially the dusky lilac. I have created a granulating palette to mix my own colors, and I am loving it so much.

[@rebeccahicks3554]

@@TheGypsyChic1 okay thanks for that i will try it once i purchase the sets. Am a beginner (using W&N Cotman set right now) and am trying to understand the finer details of certain paints qualities. as well as having fun with the craft. It would be interesting to see you experiment with then horadam and granulating colours in regard to the technical side of numbers ie py12 for example or transparency/opacity of each range or if they can be mixed with the professional colours. Thanks again for your comment. i have reconsidered the name of the range as its inspired by a particular place in scotland i i have called it loch with the shades of heather, periwinkle, haar, chalk lemon , and bracken..

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Oh, if you are a beginner I have a new video I hope you have a chance to watch... of my granulating palette. I would highly recommend ordering the dot card, and then looking up the pigment info to mix your own first. I believe all but Volcano Yellow and Volcano Red are convenience mixes. That means they are super fun, but you can easily mix them yourself. I find great joy in trying all of the brands and colors...but you can really save a ton of money by trying to mix your own first and then purchase the ones you actually use in paintings the most. I'm going to try to make some videos soon for beginners. ;)

[@valeriegehling4358]

Also like the Schmincke paints.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks for sharing!

[@valeriegehling4358]

@@TheGypsyChic1 Thanks. Make more videos.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you! I should be sharing more soon!

[@monijustmoni835]

You can paint the cover of the white etchr sketchbooks:-)

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks!! Yes, I have painted mine and love it. I added that notation to the video...but forgot to say it. Lol

[@Winstonsmom]

Do you happen to know the brand of watercolour Schmincke uses? It performed much better than Winsor and Newton in my swatching. I’d like to get some!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hi! I'm sorry, are you asking if I know which watercolor paper the swatch card is made from for the Schmincke dot card? I'm not sure which paper they use, but they are a lot of fun to test on different papers. The granulating colors are fun even on hot pressed paper!

[@Winstonsmom]

@@TheGypsyChic1 actually yes... but I contacted schnincke and they told me it is hahnemuhle expressions in case you like it too.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Oh, that is great they were so responsive! I was going to mention they use Hahnemuhle paper to swatch on their Instagram. But, I didn't know how to spell it. Lol Thanks so much for sharing with me!

[@sueallen952]

Hi Stephanie, Schmincke are my favourite paints, I adore them with a passion but I was dissapointed with the granulating sets, they didn't seem to granulate much and didn't feel like their normal quality. Have you tried the Super Vision granulating water colours!!!! There are loads of sets even some with mica in, the rose Ash is stunning, I've bought the layering colours, spun sugar and mermaid sets, there are a few artists on you tube that have given them bad reviews and I don't understand why they are really lovely!!!!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hi, Sue! I adore Schmincke, as well. So sorry to hear the SG sets were a let down for you. I ordered the small sets first, and I'm glad I did. I bet you could sell your sets on eBay and get most of your money back. ;) I loved the first few sets. But, I'm on the fence with the recent set...as I found my Volcano yellow to be a bit odd, but maybe I just received a bad batch? It has a gel like consistency that seems odd. I have loved most of the Schmincke Super Granulating colors, though. I do think they made an error, naming them super granulating. They are just granulating, to me. I think Schmincke stays pure in formulation, and I don't think they add boosters and dyes like apparently Daniel Smith does. Oh, wow...I haven't had the Super Vision granulating colors on my radar. They sound amazing! Thanks for the tip, I will have to look them up!! ;D

[@Erginartesia]

I absolutely agree with you Stephanie, that ALL paint vendors should put the name of the paint on the bottom of their pans. I’m sure it’s too much work for them, but that’s their problem… not like paints don’t cost a fortune.

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thank you! Most of my favorite companies at least put their number, so you know which color it is after taking the labels off. You always have to double check, as some slip through the machines blank. Yes-you are right!

[@marlenaamalfitano2727]

I love Jackson's

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Yes, they have some beautiful and unique items!

[@KimLechelle]

Every time I see your videos I run to Jackson's lol

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Lol I hope you are getting in on the sales! ;D

[@impish22]

Yikes... how did I miss this one..!!

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Thanks for watching!

[@nursen2106]

I can't follow your explanations. esp. the one, where you say, you had to order the half pen to see, if you used to much pigment!? I use tubes all the time and I let them try. it is quite easy to take out a small amount. how is the rationel working to spend money on a pan, just because it has been dryed more? at this point, after about 15 min I am already overwhelmed and had to quit. I know you are doing this for free and sharing and all that, but you know, you are talking to others and you want them to follow your train of thought. and the first 15 had been not easy anyway. because you start and then stop explaining. If I would sit next to you, I could ask you in between, but as this is not possible, it is just too hard - at least for me

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Sorry you had a hard time following, I had a few others that I left confused as well. I have ADHD, so often my brain works much faster than I can verbalize. Especially if I'm excited with new fun art supplies. ;D In this video I was trying to describe the trouble I had with the Volcano Yellow. I swatched it without letting it dry. You are right, it works much better if you let the paint dry first, but I often don't have time. I have used tube paint and pan paint for years, as well. It's the first time I had an issue. The paint had a gel like consistency from the Volcano Yellow. It was not economical to order a pan, if was for my personal use of knowing if I hated it or not. Lol Luckily the pan was better, as was my next tube of Volcano Yellow...but the pigment behaves differently to me. Sorry my channel isn't for you, but I appreciate you taking the time to leave me feedback and being polite. Thank you and best wishes. ;)

[@nattyw495]

Do you think you could do a review video of writing down alongside the numbers of your schminkie supergrandulation wc tubes to match the colors on the swatch chart??? I love convience colors but i want to know and learn color theory, so im trying to learn numbers but they are so much infomation i get overwhelmed at times....Ive been waiting for half pans in super granulation colors, ive been looking in usa to purschase but nothing is showing up on the art store websites...does anyone have any info where in usa we could purschase half pans? I heard you say dick blick but i looked on website am i not looking on the right paint cause nothing is coming up...Thank you enjoyed your honest review im gkad im on tight budget where i can wait till i see reviews of what i know id like yeahhhh glad half pans are out......yes colors make me very happy and emotional....lol...mikelle art mom 👩‍🎨🎨✍

[@TheGypsyChic1]

Hi Mikelle! Thank you for the request, I'm sorry I won't have time to make that video for awhile. But, I completely understand your emotions and struggles! You can look up the pigment info on the Jackson's website easily to see each color. Just so you know...I'm a mom too. I often sell things that no longer bring me joy, and I use those funds to splurge on art supplies. Or I use credit card rewards. ;D Ok, I'm going to leave a super long post...but I used to be you! Lol If you are on a tight budget and want to learn color theory. These paints and many colors are really just a fun splurge. I have another video you might check out of my granulating palette that might help you kzbin.info/www/bejne/gabSaqiYqNWZgK8. You can set up your own palette with any brand of granulating paints, just focus on the pigment info mostly. Each brand has differences, but not night and day different. I actually think Roman Szmal paints would be amazing for you!! They are affordable and have many beautiful colors, even dupes of Daniel Smith. Sadly they are only available at Jackson's. There are other affordable brands like White Nights or Van Gogh (a great student brand) that are lightfast. I recommend focusing on the pigment info, not the brand for you. I know it is a lot to learn in the beginning...and you want to learn it all now because it is so fun. I was the same way! All of the things are so fun...but it's a journey... you can mix most colors with about a dozen colors and the brand doesn't matter near as much as the pigment info. After that it's pretty much just all splurging for convenience or fun. If you are really wanting the SG colors, you will want to purchase Volcano Yellow and Volcano Red and then most of them are convenience mixes. You can get the joy of trying the new convenience mixes by using the dot card. I feel is worth the investment for $8 at Jackson's. Then you could see what colors you have to make your own. Tubes would be more much more cost effective for sure, but you may want half pans for the convenience (like I often do). I have not found them in the USA for a price I'm willing to pay. That's why I shop at Jackson's so often. For most products not made in the USA, they are much more affordable at Jackson's. For example, currently DickBlick is charging $13.89 for ONE tiny half pan of Cad Yellow Medium or Galaxy Pink. That is insane! At Jackson's it's currently $7.89 for Galaxy Pink, and $7.07 for Cad Yellow Medium. I would LOVE to order from the USA, but I won't overpay to do so. Also, Jackson's often has sales, my haul videos are usually me sharing what I found on sale. Jackson's is in the UK but has good shipping rates to the USA. The last time I ordered, it was $3 and my order took about 2-3 weeks using Tracked Shipping. If you place a larger order, make sure to use the DHL not FedEx. I would recommend you keep learning and mixing and use the pigment info to play and make new colors. Keep a wishlist, and then splurge when you can on the convenience mixes you use the most. I hope that helps!