Katts Korner by ArtisticKatt on Etsy

We created an Etsy store to specifically provide DS Half Pans to Artists -

Why?

Simply put, DS has some of the best watercolor paints in the world, but they do not provide them in a half pan size. Additionally, extruded half pans, which is what most manufacturers make, handle differently than hand-poured half pans from a tube. These paints reconstitute beautifully, and are of a wonderful consistency for travel, unlike the poured half pans with honey or sugar in them. Yuck! Talk about a sticky mess.

Consider this, it can take quite a while for you to go through a tube of paint, and while it sits on the shelf, it ages in the tube. Additionally, many of DS paints are quite expensive, making it hard for an artist who loves to experiment with color, as I do, to experience all their different offerings DS has (at last count 256 of them). By providing half pans, you can experiment and find your favorites. Just found out you don't like Pyrrol Red? Thank goodness you didn't buy a whole tube of it for $15. (But seriously.. Who doesn't love Pyrrol Red?)

Each pan is meticulously poured and dried. I overfill the pans so that when they dry you can have the fullest pan possible.

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Helene on Sep 11, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

All the pans in my order look great. I even had a custom order made which was no problem for Katt. They came fast and packaged very nicely and she even included a little sample card of other paints. Looking forward to using them.

Primateks - DS Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried

Primateks - DS Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried
Rachel on Sep 3, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

This was my first purchase of paints from this shop and I was blown away by the quality of the paints. I added just a couple to my DS collection. They arrived very fast, packaged meticulously, and I started using them right away. I love the option of purchasing smaller paints instead of investing in a tube. Thank you!

Neutrals - Grey, Black, and White - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried

Neutrals - Grey, Black, and White - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried
Rachel on Sep 3, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

This was my first purchase of paints from this shop and I was blown away by the quality of the paints. I added just a couple to my DS collection. They arrived very fast, packaged meticulously, and I started using them right away. I love the option of purchasing smaller paints instead of investing in a tube. Thank you!

Primateks - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried

Primateks - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried
ladyinblack1964 on Aug 25, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

beautiful paints, lightning fast shipping. thanks for the little samples as well. a pleasure to do business with!

Earths - Brown and Warm Neutrals - - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried

Earths - Brown and Warm Neutrals - - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried
ladyinblack1964 on Aug 25, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

beautiful paints, lightning fast shipping. thanks for the little samples as well. a pleasure to do business with!

Earths - Brown and Warm Neutrals - - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried

Earths - Brown and Warm Neutrals - - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried
Ink and on Aug 5, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Thanks for making Daniel Smith watercolors affordable!

Neutrals - Grey, Black, and White - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried

Neutrals - Grey, Black, and White - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried
Tess on Sep 11, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Awesome! Great way to sample DS paints (particularly the primateks) without spending a fortune. This could be an economical way to build a limited palette with artist grade paints, too! Shipping was quick and the paints were perfectly filled to the top, which with DS can be quite a feat because they seem to shrink a bit. Thanks so much!

Reds and Pinks - DS Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried

Reds and Pinks - DS Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried
Leo on Sep 10, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

One of the few products I ordered. Great service, prompt delivery.

Custom order for Leo 08192021

Custom order for Leo 08192021
Leo on Sep 10, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service. Very responsive to my customized order. The products arrived on time, well packed with instruction on how to the products and extend its use. It includes a few samples to try.

Blues - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried

Blues - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried
Rachel on Sep 3, 2021

5 out of 5 stars

This was my first purchase of paints from this shop and I was blown away by the quality of the paints. I added just a couple to my DS collection. They arrived very fast, packaged meticulously, and I started using them right away. I love the option of purchasing smaller paints instead of investing in a tube. Thank you!

Reds and Pinks - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried

Reds and Pinks - Daniel Smith Watercolor 5ml Half Pans - Hand Poured - Already Dried

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