{"product_id":"daniel-smith-paynes-gray-extra-fine-watercolor-tube-15ml-semi-transparent-granulating","title":"DANIEL SMITH Payne's Grey Extra Fine Watercolour Tube 15ml — Semi-Transparent, Granulating","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaniel Smith Payne's Grey Extra Fine Watercolour is a cool blue-grey, highly lightfast 15ml tube that offers semi-transparent, granulating washes ideal for skies, oceans, rocks, and subtle shadow work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Seattle, Daniel Smith's Extra Fine Watercolours are formulated for permanence, high pigment load, and consistent performance. This Payne's Grey combines PB29 and PBk9 pigments to produce a dependable neutral blue-grey that behaves predictably in mixes, glazing, and granulating techniques. The 15ml tube format gives you a concentrated, easily controlled amount of paint for both studio and plein-air use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Payne's Grey behave when you paint skies and storms?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePayne's Grey dries to a cool, muted blue-grey that is excellent for atmospheric and overcast skies. Its semi-transparency and granulating character let you layer delicate veils or build darker stormy masses without losing subtle texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse light washes for distant, misty skies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApply fuller brushloads to suggest heavy storm clouds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGranulation creates natural-looking cloud texture and soft edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat mixing properties and colour interactions can I expect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Payne's Grey mixes cleanly with warm pigments to neutralize colour temperature or with cool pigments to deepen shadows. Because it is semi-transparent and composed of PB29 and PBk9, it tints strongly yet remains controllable in glazes and layered passages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix with ultramarine or phthalo blue for deeper cool shadows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombine with warm yellows or neutrals to desaturate without muddiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse thin glazes to gradually build depth without obscuring underlying colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I apply and preserve the paint for best results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply Payne's Grey from dilute washes to full-strength brushloads depending on desired value and texture. Daniel Smith watercolours use pure gum arabic and carefully selected pigment grind, so let washes dry between layers and store tubes tightly capped to maintain freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWet-on-wet for soft, blended skies and seascapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWet-on-dry or glazing for sharper edges and layered depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCap tube after use and store upright in a cool place for longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: Artists who want a reliable, professional-grade Payne's Grey that balances granulation, lightfastness, and mixability. Whether you are a student refining technique, a plein-air painter capturing moody weather, or a professional building archival work, this 15ml tube delivers consistent colour and performance. Daniel Smith's broad colour range and specialty lines (PrimaTek, Luminescent, Cadmium Hues) make it simple to pair Payne's Grey with complementary pigments for expanded palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is Daniel Smith Payne's Grey lightfast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. This Payne's Grey has excellent lightfastness and conforms to ASTM D4236 for permanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I use this for granulating effects?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Absolutely. The pigment mix produces noticeable granulation ideal for textured skies, rocks, and atmospheric washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DANIEL SMITH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55252013547857,"sku":"B001PTES9O","price":30.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/daniel-smith-paynes-gray-front-tube.jpg?v=1791646401","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/daniel-smith-paynes-gray-extra-fine-watercolor-tube-15ml-semi-transparent-granulating","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}