About Brand HIMI MIYA

·        MIYA, established in 2011, is a popular art supply brand loved by artists around the world. Best known for their unique jelly cup gouache and the newly introduced jelly cup acrylic paints, they also offer a wide range of other art materials including paints, pencils, brushes, paper pads, and markers.

·        Their paints are made using high-quality pigments and binders, making them non-toxic and safe for anyone from age 3.

·        All MIYA paints meet industry safety standards, so they’re great for beginners, students, and professionals alike.

·        One of the key features of MIYA paints is that they are lightfast, which means the colours won’t fade over time.

About Gouache

·        Gouache paint is similar to watercolour, but it is opaque & a versatile medium. It is often described as an “opaque watercolour”. 

·        Gouache is made up of natural pigment, water and a binding agent (like gum arabic or dextrin). 

·        Gouache can also be used as ‘watercolours’ if diluted with water but will not look very vibrant.

·        Gouache when mixed with a little and the right amount of water gives a very vibrant, rich and opaque finish to the final painting.

·        Gouache is thick and dries quickly. However, even if the paint dries, it is easier to re-wet the paint, unlike acrylics, by just spraying or adding little drops of water.

·        When gouache dries it gives a matte finish. It is non-shiny and non-reflective. 

·        The main advantage of gouache is that it can be layered and reworked, unlike watercolours. 

·        If there is a small mistake in the painting, it will be very difficult to correct when using watercolours because of its transparent nature.

·        However, Gouache, when it dries, becomes opaque and hence it is easier to correct mistakes in gouache paintings as you can layer a darker colour over a lighter colour and vice-versa when using gouache.

·        The base layer needs to be dry before you apply the next layer of paint.

·        Gouache, being a versatile medium, works well on any watercolour paper with a fine texture, drawing papers (140 GSM & above), stretched canvas, MDF board, cardboard, wood & toned colour paper.

HIMI - Twin cup Gouache Paint - 12 g x 72 colours - Apple Green

·        This set comes with 72 bright and beautiful colours, packed in an eye catchy apple green case.

·        It comes in the signature HIMI twin jelly cup design, with four side flaps and a handle, making it easy to carry and store.

·        Each colour comes in a 12g jelly cup that keeps your colours fresh and ready to use anytime.

·        The paints have a smooth, creamy texture that blends easily and gives great coverage. Whether you’re mixing shades or painting straight from the cup, the colours stay bold and rich.

·        The paints are non-toxic, solvent-free, and safe for use. They’re also environment-friendly.

Storage & Aftercare

·        Once opened, the paints may slowly start to dry out over time—this is normal. In some cases, especially in humid weather, a bit of mould can form on the surface.

·        To keep your paints in good shape for longer, try using distilled water instead of tap water and spray them regularly with gouache spray. These simple steps can help keep the paints fresher and reduce the chances of mould.