Schmincke Horadam Whiskey Palette - 8 Half Pan Set

[@thejbeeful]

It's OK, we all know that painting and buying watercolour paints are two completely separate hobbies😊. Hope yr not too disappointed. It looks cute and very compact. TFS.

[@LowKey_izildura]

lol true, true 😂

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Haha yes. Though in my case it's might be more of a disease than a hobby 🤣

[@thejbeeful]

@@JayNathanWatercolor it's not a disease it's very serious dedication!! Go with the flow😂👍

[@arcuda2001]

@@JayNathanWatercolor lolol if it's a disease, then all of us artists need intensive care soon!!! lolol norakag .. i think that once we get our paints into our collection, the future purchases are never about need.. they're about wanting and excitement for the new toys!! :-)) but if they excite us to create, then it's money well spent.. usually 😬😬norakag here👍👍

[@bloedchen]

I got the version without watertank + pot and I think you were slightly unlucky, because my palette is in pretty good condition. I bought an empty palette and filled it with my fav. colours. I had the same problem with the palette on my table it was really wanky. I supportet the back with adhesive felt which works perfect. You can also add additional 4 1/2 in the middle row to carry in total 12 1/2 pans.

[@JulieVanderschaegen]

I was on the fence about this palette, thanks for the review!

[@paulfogarty7724]

I actually placed this palette side by side beside the larger enamelled one and the drop angle of the lid is actually about the same as the larger one. It just looks steeper because its smaller. Ive used it for over a decade now for small moleskine and sketchbook work. Very handy tool.

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

I absolutely love Schmincke paints! And I Love watching people swatch them.. So I dont usually buy sets of watercolors anymore; in the beginning i did, to bulk up my collection (but in the past Ive always been disappointed with either the color selection or the palette or the price lol) but now I just buy a few colors at a time, its easier for me to make a $20-$30 purchase of a few colors then one large $70+ puchase for a pre-set palette---Tho i totally understand that its super fun to unbox a beautiful palette of colors sometimes... Anyway such a great video! Thanks for sharing, much love❤💙

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Thank you for watching and commenting Nadeane. Schmincke paints are very nice indeed. I agree that it's better to buy a few colors at at time and build your own set but in this case it was actually cheaper to buy the palette full of Schmincke pans than it was to buy empty.

[@LisaSonora]

another watercolor palette I don't really need... LOL! I say this all the time! I have that same palette box - limited edition from Charvin Paris - I bought their beautiful green metal palette. Thanks for sharing this demo!

[@karenirving7088]

Quite a good colour selection

[@marykayparker4144]

Hi Jay! I've really been enjoying your videos lately. I always wanted this palette as well. I've had mine for over a year now. I agree with your color selection comment. I would have selected a slightly different batch of colors as well. I thought there would be enough room to put another row of paints down the center. There isn't. Also the water in the flask becomes polluted. White chunks float out in the paint water. A sturdy clip can keep the water cup from falling off. I figured out that if you use the slightly smaller porta palette pans you can get 14 color in the bijiou palette. I usually carry extra water with me. There are lots of things about the palette that aren't quite right. But I still like it. It is very compact. And, yes I admit it is cute too.

[@ganarseunacre]

You are the king of pallets !!!. Really, I love Schminke Watercolors, but I definitely don't like that palette. But it has a good thing, you can fill with some real whiskey, like Jameson, that will make you happy painting (just a joke). I really like the transparency of the sepia, it seems to me an interesting color.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Haha the whiskey idea did cross my mind 🤣

[@ganarseunacre]

@@JayNathanWatercolor 😂😂

[@vincentmonet6172]

I’m taking the plunge with this bit of kit too (After 5 years of contemplation). I urgently need to even my up the number of watercolour palettes I have, from 33 to 34. Ahhhhhh 🎉😂

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Haha! 34 is a much better number. I hope you have better luck than I have had with this palette. Mine is starting to rust already because of the bad finish.

[@vincentmonet6172]

Sorry to hear that; surprising it’s such poor quality from a brand that pursues excellence. Perhaps write to them?

[@joannaryan9805]

@@vincentmonet6172Mine arrived today with a big dent on the lid very disappointing as I had wanted this pallet for a while before treating myself

[@chribourg2317]

Really love Scmeinke paints! I have been tempted by that pallet too. Thanks for the video!

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏 They are very nice paints.

[@vatiammatri2660]

I just got the Jackson's Special Edition Schminke Finest mixing set of 6 and the tin is poorly finished, which I am surprised by. The paints are lovely though!

[@JoyDiPaola]

I think that’s the seam from where they weld in the spout for the water tank.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Could be. The overall finish is pretty shockingly bad on the whole thing.

[@susan270]

I'm hooked by this palette today. Glad I saw your review before paying bills. Thank you for your review!

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏 I'm glad the video was useful to you ☺️

[@Frieda_Kamstra]

I bought it yesterday after watching lots of reviews and I am very happy I did. I find it a very elegant palette to put in my handbag with a travelbrush and a tiny sketchbook. We’ll see.. I like the inserted waterbottle. I will try it out this weekend. The finish wasscratched either so I made a few pictures and mailed it to the online shop. I want to keep it but I asked them to give me a discount on a next purchase.

[@joannaryan9805]

Mine just arrived damaged with a dent in one of the squares on the lid

[@jennw6809]

Last year when I got back into watercolors, I wanted a Schmincke pan palette so badly (only because of KZbin of course!) But then I poured my own half pan palette of Daniel Smith and hated the tiny, rattly pans; I discovered this type of palette is not my thing. So I'm glad I didn't buy a set like this, and poured my own Schmincke palette instead. I just have them in a cheapie plastic palette, haha, but it works -- and has nice big wells! However, I think this palette is totally clever... I love the idea you could carry it and one brush and small sketchbook, and be able to paint anywhere, even if you hadn't planned to. Although, for me, that is more of an aspirational dream than a reality. It is disappointing that it isn't made super well; it should be for the price! Also, I actually love the color selection. Despite the odd name, the Olive Green seems like a completely reasonable convenience mix for landscape or florals, for those who like greens in the palette. (I know you don't, but of course many people do.) I have Permanant Carmine -- love it -- it's quite a unique and pleasing shade of that pigment, so it's great that they included it for floral/garden painting purposes. Yeah, I'd prefer Burnt Umber as well (and I'm sure you'd prefer more earths), but I get it... the Sepia is a really pleasing shade, makes a good dark for the palette and I imagine it mixes with the Ochre to make a nice middle brown. Adding touches of Cad Scarlet should make wonderful earth reds. You know how I said I'd love to see a same-painting, two palettes video with the W&N professional palette you made? It would be amazing to put it against this one. Just a thought. I know those must be a lot of work, but very instructive to watch!

[@NanaBeth1]

I agree with everyone else send photo to Jackson's. They are suppose to be really good about customer service. No help there do same with Schminke. I would like a small palette like that. I wouldn't be so indecisive about what color to use. But I agree-not my ideal color choices. Kimberly Crick says most Prussian Blues aren't light fast. I'd switch the sepia for a burnt sienna also.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Jackson's customer service has always been good in my experience. I had seen quite a few things about Prussian blue not being all that lightfast. Isn't it supposed to fade over time in sunlight but then change back to original color when left out of sunlight? Or am I thinking of a different pigment? I am tempted to swap out the sepia too but the more I look at it the more I'm starting to like it. I will probably add a pan of burnt sienna down the centre of the palette.

[@NanaBeth1]

Yes about the Prussian Blue. Would love to know what makes that happen. Must do research.@@JayNathanWatercolor

[@getsomecolourinyourlifedav2478]

I'm definitely considering grabbing some schminke paints while they're on offer, think this pallette is way to small for me. Thanks for the video

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏 You should try some. They really are lovely to paint with. Yes the palette is too small really but it's good for little sketches I think.

[@lilac_lottie]

Wanted this palette for a long time myself but I've yet to buy it. I think u can get some black nail polish to paint over the spots.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Haha the nail polish might work. Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏

[@jalsiddharth]

I recently got the 6 5ml tube metal compass palette set on sale and was surprised to find their Ultramarine being a mix of PB15 and PB29. Also different LF ratings (I instead of Very Good) etc. And some weird ratings as well.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Yes it's strange that Schmincke's Ultramarine Blue is PB15 and PB29. You have to get the French or Finest ultramarine if you want single pigment.

[@suzisandpiper]

I have a similar vintage set from W&N which I bought many moons ago! I have a few of these heavy weight japanned boxes and they are never as flawless as you'd hope. I don't know why that should be. My first was a tiny W&N bijou 18 1/4 pan set which had tiny chips in the paint and so I got a discount on it. Its a gorgeous thing to carry if you have limited space and want to do some easy sketches when on a trip. I think I'd prefer to carry a water bottle and a collapsible water pot which I find really secure. Rather than teeter with the slightly loose water pot on this set, but if you find yourself with no place to set down pots and bottles this set really could be handy. One of my absolute favourites is this design without the water bottle element which you can get from Cornellissen's and will carry 12 half pans ( though I squeeze 14 in by turning them around). I think schmincke did a version of this too but it's very hard to find. I recently bought a slimline Schmincke set which is great for travel, it's paired down and the holders are directly on the tin so no additional weight from the insert. It carries 24 half pans or a long brush. I would probably use that for travel now as it gives me more options and a larger mixing surface.

[@phillipstroll7385]

Agreed. I wouldn't even pay sale price for it.

[@betsy773]

I still want one. It would fit in my purse for incidental painting. But I agree for the price which is currently $90 and being a German product known for quality the finish should be near perfect. Thank you for your review❤

[@sailorfan86]

Holbein has a similar one, without the water container. I prefer that one. Though I do not own it since I got many palettes already. But I want it (Holbein). Love everything that’s compact.

[@sandjune2753]

I have seen these and they are pretty pricey, but found an alternative one without the water container which is small and better. but yet again the lid flops, so the only way to use these is to have the top facing your body and the pans furthest away.

[@marcb6444]

Thought of getting one. But, I’ll take your word on that 😂 Nice review 👍🏼

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Thank you Marc 🙏

[@PetyaValentin]

I have that one. It is my favourite compact palette. The finish is not great but it is better than yours. Also it is the only one that is solid locally in this shape. So I love my. The paint is chipped in pleases but I don’t mind. I use it as a main pallet with my selection of 12 colours. But if I’m completely honest I ad additional 2 half pans in the lid with magnets. I just love the shape of it. The mixing space is also in inefficient, but I mix my paintings in porcelain dish anyway so I don’t even use it anyway. Also I enjoy watching your videos.

[@jenneke9763]

I’d be pretty disappointed with a palette that wasn’t in perfect condition for that price. Perhaps they will rectify matters if you contact them or Jackson’s, including your video. When they see the evidence and hear the disappointment in your voice, surely they’ll try to make things right!Meanwhile your initial sketch is lovely, particularly the clouds/ sky!

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Thank you very much 🙏 Yes it's not a cheap palette so the bad finish is very annoying. My experience with Jackson's customer service has been great in the past so I'm sure they will help.

[@Christine_R]

I thought of getting this palette, too. The downside... It's really not practical if you need a few mixing compartments for specific colors you need. In small compact palette design.. I think QoR definitely wins. It's compact and more thoughtful designed than the tiny Schmincke palette.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Yes you're right. With this palette I find it's compactness to be both a positive and negative. I love how small it is with the water flask and water pot, it's so easy to take anywhere, but in reality it's actually too small to be practical for me. Maybe I'll change my thinking after some regular use. I don't think I've seen the QoR compact palette. Is it just the normal tin they sell?

[@Christine_R]

@@JayNathanWatercolor They only have the QoR Mini. I think the tiny Schmincke tin would be just a vanity purchase for me and I don't do that anymore. I would have always bring a small mixing palette if I'm going to travel with a tiny tin like this one.

[@mariram]

Oooh, I am so glad you got this palette! So curious about what you think of it now and after some time. This pallette is on my wishlist, not sure how long I can resist more :D Edit: okay now I am glad I didn't purchase it. It's a lovely design, but you highlighted all the minuses and they sum up not in a pretty image you see online on an artstore page.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

It definitely has its faults but if you don't need much mixing space and the tiny water pot is ok for you then it's a nice little portable palette.

[@lizcharalambous9150]

Do you know of any decent travel brushes that would fit in the middle bit?

[@joannaryan9805]

Hi I wish id seen your review before buying it mine just arrived with a big Denton the centre of one of the raised domes on the lid . Not what you’d expect from an expensive pallet, I thought I was just unlucky but yours is damaged too

[@GKganesan]

Thank you.Useful

[@markdonovan1540]

Gimmicky is the word that comes to mind. That´s not to sat that there isn´t something useful in painting with limited palettes and to have a convenient size to carry in a small bag, but I think it´s easier and more fun to make your own. There is a jazzy looking super thin mini-palette by Nomadic Artist out there, which you can fill with your own paints. Personally, I would prefer to recycle old mini-soap or lozenges tins, or upgrade a student grade travel palette with Schmincke paints. There´s a good example of this on channel Kenn Arsolon: My limited watercolour palette + landscape painting The small water bottle and container is of little practical value, in my opinion. Most people would be carrying water anyway, to drink. So a collapsible, but much more substantial size, water container would be a far better choice - it´s easy to fill and clean too.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Yes it's definitely not a very practical palette though for sketchbook painting I think it will be just fine. Thank you for recommending the Kenn Arsolon channel. I'll check it out ☺️

[@LowKey_izildura]

Well, I wouldn`t mind this palette whether I need it or not 😁 But that`s `cause I love beautiful and tiny things, not by practicality of it)) I love Schmincke and my first set of professional paints was their 12 full pan set.. Much later, going through different brands and pigments, I came back to love that gorgeous green, along with their phtalo green, that fine and delicate ultramarine blue (- despite the fact that their version of french ultramarine is my favorite), even the cadmiums and the Ivory black from the 12pan set.. Although, if I could choose I`d switch a few, too.. (Or, even better, offer another basic set of 12 along with this one.. it`s not like they lack the options for two 😉) For example, since 2017. they have transparent sienna which I love, but the deeper transp. burnt umber I`d like to try.. They have the prettiest transparent orange and cobalt blue deep as well, for me.. Enjoy your lovely paints and -at least looking at- your pretty palette)) Edit: since this comment is already too long: they are pricey but last so long! ))

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Haha is this palette on your future buying list or will you be able to resist? 😂 I have their olive green as well as this permanent green olive now, and love them both, but I have to say that neither of them look like olive green to me.

[@LowKey_izildura]

@@JayNathanWatercolor agree. Olive green I haven`t tried though, but this one is beautiful. I find everyone has their notion of what the olive green should look like - I`m not a nature painter, but if I need an olive, I adjust my chrome oxide or undersea or green gold, blues, blacks, yellows)) I love too many pigments for such a small palette, unfortunately.. but when I get rich I`ll buy it just because ,)) 😁

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

If I was served an olive that color, I think I'd have to pass! (It is pretty, though) love the whiskey idea...makes up for the tininess!

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

It is a nice, useful green but not an olive green in my opinion. Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏😊

[@jescovideo]

What 4 colors would you add in the middle?

[@peteinuk]

Naughty naughty! It looks fabulous though. Helen x

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Haha thank you 🙏

[@thefervourofmysoul]

Lovely 💕

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@melonmelonii]

This is 300 dollars in my country, i don't know if the tag price was incorrect!!!

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Wow that's expensive. Definitely not worth it at that price.

[@craftyartcorner3656]

Hi jay , new subscriber here , Iam trying to tell myself that I don’t need it 😂- cheers from Australia

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Hi. Thanks for subscribing. I would definitely say you don't NEED it. 🤣

[@PaintinHiding]

i can't stop laughing at 1:04... "finish looks okay.... oh, maybe not" 🤣 how is one supposed to put water into the flask, syringe? inconvenient much? okay, i think i'm going to stop yearning for one of these fome palettes. if you're saying i need to squeeze hard on those metal bits... i think i'll take forever to take one out. and considering i like changing up my palette often, i'll probably end up injuring my fingers. thanks for the review! :D

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

🤣 Are you laughing at my misfortune? 🤣 Yes I would think you might have to use a syringe. Unless you're very careful putting it under the tap. The clips aren't all that easy to get out and you do have to squeeze the metal a bit but they do hold the pans in place nice and securely. I definitely think this palette is a want more than a need thing.

[@PaintinHiding]

@@JayNathanWatercolor i'm laughing at your monotonous expression of disappointment 🤣.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

@@PaintinHiding 🤣

[@karenirving7088]

You should have approached Schminke about the finish of the palette

[@stockholmpearlsandviews4772]

The finish is disappointing personally I would have sent it back. I like the ultra marine which surprised me as it’s not a colour I usually like or use.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Yes it was a surprise for me too. Ultramarine is not a color I like all that much but this one is really nice 🙏

[@starr-starr]

Oooch. That palette is disappointing as far as the finish goes, plus the fact that the mixing lid lies at a slant. I don’t suppose the water well fits on there to hold it up does it? If it’s loose, I guess it would fall right off and make a mess though. The colors painted out nicely in your landscape. I only have a couple of Schmincke paints, they are pretty expensive in the US, and I’ve never gone for one of the Jackson’s sales.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

I think it is designed to be held in the hand while painting so the mixing area is supported. I can't see anywhere the water pot could attach to the mixing area. I think there is only one place it could go. Schmincke paints are very nice but yes they are a bit pricey.

[@CLOUDSINTHEKITCHEN]

555555 Like me. Shopping Ban Ban Ban. Tomorrow is 10.10 and lazada has the whole mijello range for 1.500 bht... guess who might be clicking?

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

The whole Mijello range?

[@CLOUDSINTHEKITCHEN]

@@JayNathanWatercolor OMG, check the whole store, they are selling shinham 7m X30 for 900something bht

[@bobby28257]

sorry, aber der Autor kapiert nicht das die Box aus Emaille ist! nicht Windsor and Newton!! Schminke horadam ist die beste!

[@peteinuk]

Edit - disappointing for such a quality brand. Glad I didn't get it! Helen x

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Yes it is annoying but hopefully I was just unlucky with this one and it's not a common problem.

[@halibut1249]

too small IMO

[@mobydickii8407]

Hello, I always found them so cute and when I saw the sale, ordered one. I didn't received it yet. Hope the finish will be ok. I was hoping that once the paper removed, I would be able to put the pans on the other side to be able to add one per row.

[@JayNathanWatercolor]

Hi. Me too. I always knew the limitations of the palette but didn't worry about it because the palette is so cute 🤣 It will only fit 4 half pans along each row. It's very small but you should be able to fit another 4 half pans along the centre maybe. Fingers crossed you get a good one 🙏