{"product_id":"daniel-smith-watercolor-half-pan-earth-set-6-hand-poured-granulating-paints-with-9-empty-pans-travel-case","title":"DANIEL SMITH Watercolour Half-Pan Earth Set — 6 Hand-Poured Granulating Paints with 9 Empty Pans \u0026 Travel Case","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANIEL SMITH Earth is a hand-poured half-pan watercolour set of six earthy, granulating and special-effect pigments, packaged with nine empty pans and a plastic travel case for a total of 16 pieces.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis compact kit gathers six distinct earth-toned paints selected to capture desert sands, rocky ridgelines, warm adobe walls and weathered urban stone. Each half pan is hand-poured in the DANIEL SMITH studio to preserve pigment strength and re-wetting behavior, and the included empty pans and travel case let you build a personalised portable palette for plein air trips or studio sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes these colours different from ordinary earth tones?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese six paints combine familiar neutrals with specialty pigments that granulate, separate, or shimmer, creating texture and depth without extra additives. The set includes granulating siennas, a metallic PrimaTek, a displacement-ready buff, and a unique lunar black that responds dynamically in washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHand-poured formulation keeps high pigment concentration and consistent re-wetting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGranulating pigments create natural sediment and texture on cold-press paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrimaTek metallic flake provides subtle sparkle and tonal variation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDisplacement and magnetic-like particle behavior allow creative clouding and veining effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I use the empty pans and travel case effectively?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe nine empty half pans are ready to receive your favourite DANIEL SMITH paints, making the case a customisable travel palette. Label pans for quick colour swaps and arrange them by warm-to-cool or by mixing pairs for faster plein-air workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFill empties with tubes or scraped pan paint; allow to dry fully before closing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLabel each pan to prevent confusion when mixing similar hues outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse the case’s layout to plan colour order for efficient brush loading and limited-palette mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pigments are included and what effects should I expect?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection pairs three signature DANIEL SMITH tones with three versatile earth colours: Buff Titanium for displacement effects, a light Raw Sienna for warm granulating washes, Bronzite (PrimaTek) for a warm metallic sheen, Venetian Red and Burnt Sienna Light for rich red-brown layers, and Lunar for a transparent, reactive dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuff Titanium – excellent for creating cloud-like pigment displacement in wet washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRaw Sienna Light – golden, granulating washes suited to sunlit landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBronzite (PrimaTek) – warm honey-bronze sheen with settling particles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVenetian Red \u0026amp; Burnt Sienna Light – dependable earth reds for shadows and warm midtones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLunar – a responsive transparent dark that separates and creates textured blacks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does hand-pouring affect performance and longevity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-poured pans are made in small batches to preserve pigment load and binder balance, which helps them re-wet readily and maintain colour intensity over time. Artists often prefer hand-poured pans for stable, professional behavior versus mass-cast alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh pigment load gives strong tinting strength and excellent coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCareful hand-pouring reduces trapped air and ensures even drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRe-wets quickly for convenient use in both field and studio settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? This set is designed for watercolour painters who want a portable, sophisticated earthy palette—plein-air painters, landscape artists, urban sketchers and anyone building a curated travel kit. If you appreciate hand-crafted pigments, granulation, subtle metallic effects and the flexibility to create a personalised compact palette, this DANIEL SMITH Earth half-pan kit is a practical and inspiring choice.\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: Are the pans pre-filled and ready to use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Six pans arrive hand-poured and ready to re-wet; nine empty pans are included for filling with additional paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I travel with the case on planes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The plastic case is compact and TSA-friendly, but check liquid and gel limits for your airline when carrying tubes or mixed washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DANIEL SMITH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55303740457297,"sku":"B07K32D6WK","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/daniel-smith-earth-front-packaging.jpg?v=1791985856","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/daniel-smith-watercolor-half-pan-earth-set-6-hand-poured-granulating-paints-with-9-empty-pans-travel-case","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}