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    AnArtist123
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        I am planning to get some non-egg tempera to use for quick studies for larger paintings.  This type of tempera is super easy to cleanup hands, brushes, paint water and spills.   What little information I could find says to avoid the little kids washable paint due to lack of pigmentation.    There isn’t much information on this type of paint and no legitimate reviews comparing the paints.

        Which is the best “school” tempera paint based on pigmentation and paint quality?    Here are some of the better tempera paints that I have been looking at:    Chromatemp Artist, Blick Premium, Crayola Premier, Tri-Art Tempera, Jerry’s Artarama RAS Tempera (made by Royal & Langnickel)…   I am looking for paint that has good pigmentation, colors mix clean, blends well, paints well, and stores well. If it was lightfast and the paintings don’t degrade too rapidly that would be an added bonus.

        Any suggestions?

        Thanks!

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        marioz
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            I am looking for paint that has good pigmentation, colors mix clean, blends well, paints well, and stores well. If it was lightfast and the paintings don’t degrade too rapidly that would be an added bonus.

            I have the impression that a gouache with these characteristics is not “school grade”… I think you need at least a “study” grade (and, in general, gouache doesn’t blend easily).

            I once briefly tried a true “school” gouache and it was awful. The only non-professional gouache I’ve used is Maimeri “Tempera fine” (Fine gouache colours), it was definitely less expensive than their professional line, but less opaque too, something like 80% gouache / 20% watercolor, which can be interesting. Pleasant to use, anyway.
            Talens makes good “study” lines for oil and watercolor, so I imagine their “Talens Art Creation” gouache may be decent (I use their “gouache extra fine”).
            It seems that you live in the US so my advice may be of little use.

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            AnArtist123
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                Thank you for responding.   I am in the US but some Talens and Maimeri products are available here or from Jackson’s in the UK.   I will look into those products.

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                John Peters
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                    The color quality makes a huge impact to your artwork, whether you use tempera paint for activities in the school, practice painting sessions, or collaborative project-making with your kids.
                    Tempera paints are best for bold and strong coverage because they are often vivid and opaque. While others provide paints with translucent color laydowns for increased brightness, particularly when applied in thin layers, under some brand names.

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                    AnArtist123
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                        I found that the Chroma ChromaTemp Artist Tempera is excellent.  Its available in the US and Canada – not sure if it is carried outside North America.  Colors are vivid and blend well.  Works well on cellulose watercolor paper as well as Strathmore 400 Acrylic paper if texture is desired.   The Fluid Easy-Block Hot Press Block (cellulose) works well for a smooth paper.  Bristol also works but may curl a bit more since the sizing is different.   The Chroma artist said that she has used it on most any type of paper and it works well.  It has a long 5+  year shelf life.  Some colors are lightfast but, this should be considered scholastic grade paint.  I plan to use it for quick studies for larger paintings before committing to a more permanent media like acrylic.  Easy soap and water cleanup for hands, brushes and workspace.  Since its not acrylic, it isn’t necessary to filter the water before disposal.

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