{"product_id":"royal-amp-langnickel-flipkit-travel-watercolour-set-18-colours","title":"Royal \u0026 Langnickel FlipKit Travel Watercolour Set — 18 Colours","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Royal \u0026amp; Langnickel FlipKit is a travel watercolour set designed around a single constraint: it has to be small enough to go everywhere without feeling like a compromise. It achieves this. The flip-open case houses 18 individual watercolour pans and one Aqua-Flo water brush pen — a brush with a water reservoir in the handle so you can paint without needing a separate water pot. The whole thing fits in a jacket pocket, a bag, or a pack without difficulty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 18-colour palette covers a useful working range of transparent, blendable watercolours — enough to mix a wide variety of tones and colours without the set becoming unwieldy. The Aqua-Flo brush pen means the only thing you need to bring alongside the set is some watercolour paper. For plein air painting, urban sketching, travel journalling, or simply keeping a paint kit to hand without committing to studio setup, this is a well-considered piece of kit at a very accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 individual watercolour pans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Aqua-Flo water brush pen — water reservoir in the handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact flip-open case — fits in a bag or pocket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransparent, easily blendable watercolour formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for plein air painting, travel journalling, and urban sketching\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is an Aqua-Flo brush pen?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn Aqua-Flo brush pen (also called a water brush) has a reservoir of water built into the handle. Squeezing the barrel gently releases water through the brush tip. This means you can paint with watercolour without a separate water pot — you simply squeeze the brush to wet it, pick up colour from the pan, and paint. It makes the kit genuinely self-contained for painting on the go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this suitable for beginners?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the compact format and included water brush make it a very good entry point for watercolour. The flip-open case keeps everything organised and the 18 colours provide enough range to explore mixing and colour relationships without being overwhelming. Many experienced painters also use travel sets like this for sketching and plein air work alongside a full studio setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat paper should I use with it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny watercolour paper will work — ideally 300gsm or heavier to prevent excessive buckling. A small watercolour block or pad is the natural companion to a kit like this. Standard sketchbook paper will work for loose sketching but may buckle with wet washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I replace individual pans when they run out?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case uses standard half-pan size pans. Half-pan refills are widely available and in many cases will fit directly into the case slots, though this depends on the exact pan dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this differ from a studio watercolour set?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTravel sets like the FlipKit prioritise portability over the paint volume you get with tube-based or large-pan studio sets. The pans are smaller and the palette is compact rather than expansive. The trade-off is deliberate — you gain a kit that goes everywhere; you lose some capacity for very large washes or extended studio sessions. For sketching, journalling, and outdoor painting, the FlipKit is the better tool.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Royal \u0026amp; Langnickel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57628735897975,"sku":"WAC-18","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0076\/2288\/5428\/files\/WAC-18_F.webp?v=1792566883","url":"https:\/\/craftandcanvas.live\/products\/royal-amp-langnickel-flipkit-travel-watercolour-set-18-colours","provider":"Craft and Canvas","version":"1.0","type":"link"}