Daniel Smith - Extra Fine Watercolor Sticks
Extra Fine Watercolor Sticks
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Product Information
- Hand-formed in USA from pure pigment
- 3" long, 1/2" diameter portable format
- Highly reactive with water for rich color
- Use dry to build texture effects
- Blends seamlessly with Extra Fine Watercolors
- Intense, vibrant, long-lasting pigmentation
Paint directly from stick to paper for bold watercolor marks and textures
Pure pigment concentration in stick form transforms how you apply watercolor. Daniel Smith packs these hand-formed sticks with the same pigment load as their tubed Extra Fine Watercolors, delivering intensity that rivals paint squeezed directly from the tube. The 3-inch length and half-inch diameter provide substantial surface area for bold mark-making, drag the stick across wet paper for immediate color release, or work dry to build textured passages that dissolve when you add water later.
This dual-mode versatility expands your technical range. Wet application produces rich, creamy washes with saturated color; dry application creates waxy resist effects and dimensional texture before activating with water. The sticks blend seamlessly with Daniel Smith's tubed watercolors, maintaining color consistency across your palette whether you're working from stick or pan. Hand-formed in the USA from pure pigments without fillers, each stick maintains the lightfastness and transparency characteristics that define the Extra Fine line.
The compact form eliminates the need for palettes during plein air sessions. Apply color directly to paper, then activate with a wet brush for immediate painting. This directness suits both spontaneous field work and controlled studio techniques where you're building complex layered surfaces.
