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Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets

Product Reviews· Watercolor

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Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery sets of mica paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare nine of the Pearlcolors Sets.

Note: These paints were originally called FineTec Watercolor paints before re-branding as Coliro.

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets (formerly known as FineTec). These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

This post is not sponsored and I bought all of these sets myself! I simply love the Pearlcolors sets so much I want to share them with you. ?

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets

No photo can truly capture how magical the shimmer of the Pearlcolors are in person. The specks of shimmer dance in the water as you paint. The more they dry, the more beautifully shimmery they become.

Noteworthy

These paints were originally called FineTec Watercolor paints. They rebranded earlier this year as Coliro but most U.S. sites currently still list them as FineTec paints.

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

Created with the Rainbow Palette

What Makes Pearlcolors so Awesome?

For starters, they’re made in Germany and since we’re stationed here right now, I find that extra cool! This quote from the company’s site sums them up perfectly.

Pearlcolors can be dissolved with water and applied with a brush. They are perfect for creating special effects and highlights, they are also ideally suited for calligraphy. Shimmer-Pearlcolors are difficult to see on white paper – but on dark paper they almost magically appear in the brightest colors. Shimmer-Pearlcolors are also perfect for adding amazing highlights to your paintings. (via Coliro.de)

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

The Coliros Pearlcolors Sets

Each set contains 6 colors. There is a bit of overlap with some colors being in two palettes but that doesn’t bother me one bit.

I actually realized I didn’t have Earth and Ocean while I was working on this post, so I ordered them so I could do a full comparison of all the sets. So let’s make a mess and create some palettes, shall we?!

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery mica paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolors Sets.

Using the Sets

Add a few drops of water to each color you want to use. Let sit about 3 minutes and the paints will be the perfect consistency for painting!

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets

The Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets: Palettes

I think the photos speak for themselves so I’ll mostly let them do the talking for each palette!

Golds Palette

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

An angled shot shows the sheen a bit more.

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

This was my first set of Coliro colors.

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

Fairytale Palette

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

Magic Palette

While these colors don’t really show on white or kraft, look how they ROCK on dark paper!

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

Pharao Palette

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

Rainbow Palette

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

Silk Palette

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

I had to try the rose gold with my dip pen! It’s so easy to use these paints as calligraphy ink.

I just brushed some on the nib with a small round paintbrush.

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolor Sets.

Earth Palette

This palette is so lovely and just so perfectly says “Autumn”.

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery mica paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolors Sets.

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery mica paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolors Sets.

 Ocean Palette

The ocean is my happy place so this palette is one of my favorites (as if I could pick just one)!

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery mica paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolors Sets.

Coliro Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor Sets. These magically shimmery mica paints dance on paper. I created sample palettes (on three types of paper!) to compare eight of the Pearlcolors Sets.

NEW! Candy Palette

Photos coming soon.

Where to buy them

Remember, many American sites still list these as FineTec Watercolor Paints. They’re one in the same as the Coliros.

  • UPDATE! Amazon.com has a ton of the palettes now. Check them out here.
  • JetPens.com has a ton of them here.
  • DickBlick.com has a good selection here.
  • Since we’re currently in Germany, I was able to order all of my sets via Amazon.de.
  • Coliro.de will ship worldwide.

Which Coliros Pearlcolors Mica Watercolor palette is your favorite? 

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About Dawn Nicole

Dawn is the Hand-Lettering Artist, Illustrator, Designer, Tombow Senior Brand Ambassador, and the Creative Blogger behind Dawn Nicole Designs®. She is an Air Force wife and mom of three who has done licensed artwork and hand lettering for companies and brands such as Hobby Lobby, TJ Maxx, Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, and the Silhouette Design Store. You can usually find her with an Apple Pencil in one hand, coffee in the other, and a German Shepherd (or two) under her feet.

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Comments

  1. NancyGrace Sims says

    PHAROH, DEFINITELY!

    Thanks for doing the hard work of laying it all out for us. Now all we have to do for ourselves is SHOP. (Or leave a little note for the elves….)

  3. Pat says

    I hope you can help. I’m looking for a list of all the colors. I’ve contacted the company with no response. I’m not sure if they have renumbered or renamed some I have. Hope you can help!

    • Dawn Nicole says

      Hi Pat! I’m so sorry but unfortunately, I do not have a full list of all the colors they offer. Being that the re-branded a few years back, I wouldn’t be surprised if some colors were renamed though!

  4. Ta'Shanah says

    I don’t know how to brush letter or watercolor, yet you have me wanting to purchase these!

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