DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Gouache paint Buff Titanium 15 ml — opaque, matte coverage

This gouache blends the pigment purity of DANIEL SMITH watercolours with a formulation tuned for opacity and body. Buff Titanium is a warm, muted off-white with excellent hiding power, designed to deliver flat, velvety colour without relying on fillers or added whites. Packaged in a 15 ml (0.50 fl oz) metal tube, it retains creamy, buttery handling straight from the tube and dilutes predictably with water for washes and softer edges.

How does Buff Titanium perform for solid coverage and layering?

Buff Titanium provides immediate, opaque coverage when applied directly from the tube, making it ideal for masking underlayers or creating solid areas of colour. Because the formulation contains higher pigment concentration and gum arabic binder, you get consistent colour saturation and reliable rewetting for later adjustments.

• Highly opaque straight-from-tube mass tones for flat coverage
• Re-wettable surface for corrections and glazing
• Suitable for layering without muddying when allowed to dry between applications
• Matte finish that photographs and scans evenly

What mixing and handling techniques work best with this gouache?

This gouache dilutes smoothly with water to produce softer, semi-transparent washes or graded tones while preserving pigment strength. It also mixes cleanly with other Daniel Smith gouache and watercolour paints for expanded colour control; use less water for dense strokes and more for translucent veils.

• Mix directly on palette for controlled tints and neutrals
• Thin with water for washes or keep thick for crisp, opaque marks
• Work with synthetic brushes or flat knives for different textures
• Allow drying between layers to prevent lifting or smearing

Which surfaces and applications suit this 15 ml tube?

Buff Titanium is versatile across paper, illustration board, primed canvas, and mixed-media panels. It adheres well to absorbent and slightly sized grounds; for very smooth or nonporous surfaces, a light primer or gesso improves tooth and handling.

• Great for illustration, design mockups, and flat colour fields
• Works on watercolour paper, cold-press board, and primed panels
• Useful for gouache-specific techniques: scraping, lifting, and dry-brush
• Compact 15 ml tube is convenient for travel and plein air setups

Who is this for? Artists who need a true opaque off-white with professional pigment quality will appreciate Buff Titanium. It’s aimed at illustrators, designers, fine artists, and students who require dependable coverage, easy mixing with Daniel Smith colours, and a matte finish that reproduces faithfully. The 15 ml tube size is practical for both studio use and portable palettes, offering a dependable, high-pigment gouache option for precise colour work and bold, flat areas.

Product highlights:

• Professional Extra Fine Gouache formulation with gum arabic binder
• Higher pigment load for opacity without mixing in whites
• 15 ml (0.50 fl oz) metal tube for freshness and portability
• Buff Titanium: warm, muted off-white ideal for neutral tones and coverage