Shuttle Art SA HPWC48 Watercolour Set, 48 Colours

Colours: Shuttle Art SA HPWC48 is a 48-colour watercolour set supplied with brushes, refillable water brush pens, paper and mixing accessories. Its broad kit contents suit beginners and travelling painters, while the listing’s stated water-resistance information is worth noting for intended surfaces and finished work.

At a glance

The listing describes 48 colours in removable half pans that can be rearranged.
The claimed kit includes 2 refillable water brush pens, 10 paint brushes, 18 sheets of watercolour paper, a palette, sponge, chart and testing card.
Manufacturer information describes the paints as easy to blend and intended for paper.

Price

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Reference price: ~~£17.99~~

Price checked: 13 Nov 2026

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Pros and cons

Pros

A 48-colour selection and multiple brushes offer a range of materials for colour mixing and varied brushwork.
Included paper, palette and refillable water brush pens make the listed kit usable for sketching away from a conventional painting setup.
The manufacturer says the half pans can be removed and rearranged.

Cons

The listed water resistance is “Not Water Resistant”, which may matter if finished paintings need to withstand moisture.

Technical specifications

15 specifications

Identity
Brand	Shuttle Art
Model	SA HPWC48
Paint type	Watercolour
Colour count	48 colour
Item form	Liquid
Container type	Box

Paint details
Item volume	10 Millilitres
Finish	Matte
Water resistance listed	Not Water Resistant

Use and handling
Recommended surface	Paper
Indoor/outdoor usage	Indoor
Full cure time	1 Hours
Dry time	1
Coverage	10-12 sq.m/liter (single coat)

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	0.71 Kilograms

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing calls the product watercolour paint and specifies paper and indoor use, but also gives “Exterior” as a specific use. Treat paper-based indoor painting as the clearer stated use rather than relying on the exterior designation. The 10 Millilitres item volume and coverage of 10-12 sq.m/liter (single coat) also appear poorly matched to a half-pan watercolour set, and the stated 1 Hours full cure time is not explained for this paint. These listing details are inconsistent or unconfirmed, not established product defects.

What’s in the box

Included

2 refillable water brush pens
10 paint brushes
18 sheets of thick watercolour paper
1 mixing palette
1 sponge
1 watercolour chart
1 testing card

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Beginners or hobbyists seeking a broad colour selection with brushes and paper listed in the kit.
Artists who want a boxed set with removable half pans for rearranging colours or outdoor sketching.

Less suited to

Buyers who need paint described as water-resistant for work that may get wet.
Anyone relying on the listing’s exterior-use, coverage or cure-time figures without first confirming their relevance to this watercolour set.

Shuttle Art SA HPWC48 Watercolour Set, 48 Colours · photo 2 — Additional product photo 2

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.6 / 5 · 1,372 ratings

5 stars79%79%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars4%4%
2 stars0%0%
1 star3%3%

Customer feedback describes the colours as vibrant and pigmented, the paint as smooth to use, and the set as suitable for beginners and good value. These perceptions are relevant to a 48-colour kit with included brushes and paper, but they do not verify the listing’s technical claims. The aggregate ratings are mostly five-star, with a smaller spread across lower ratings, so experiences are not uniformly positive.

Positive themes

Customers report vibrant, pigmented colours and smooth use.
Feedback highlights beginner suitability, appearance and perceived value.

Frequently asked questions

What is listed as included with the set?

The manufacturer’s included-components list names 2 refillable water brush pens, 10 paint brushes, 18 sheets of thick watercolour paper, 1 mixing palette, 1 sponge, 1 watercolour chart and 1 testing card.

Can the colour pans be rearranged?

The product description says the 48 half pans and their trays can be removed separately and rearranged.

Is the paint water-resistant?

The listing states “Not Water Resistant”. It also gives conflicting use details, so do not assume suitability for exterior painting or wet conditions.