Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set
- Paint
- 0.2 fl oz
- Gloss
- Watercolor
A reliable, brand-name entry point into watercolor for buyers who don't yet need professional-grade pigment.
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How it ranks among the 19 paints we track
4.7★ across 2,600 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,600 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A 20-tube starter set of Winsor & Newton's Cotman watercolors, each tube 5 ml (0.17 oz), spanning a standard range from Chinese white through lamp black.
Cotman is Winsor & Newton's student line, built by swapping some costlier pigments for less expensive alternatives while keeping the same paint-making process as their professional Artists' range. That tradeoff is worth knowing going in: good transparency and tinting strength, at a price built for someone still deciding whether they'll stick with watercolor.
- 20 tubes, 5 ml (0.17 oz) each
- Winsor & Newton's student-grade Cotman line
- Good transparency and tinting strength
- Includes Ultramarine, Burnt Sienna, Lamp Black and more
Who it's for
Good for someone starting watercolor who wants a recognized paint brand without paying for professional-grade pigment. Less suited to an experienced painter chasing maximum lightfastness or pigment purity.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 20-color range covers most subjects out of the box
- Good transparency and tinting strength
- Recognized brand at a student price
- Tubes stay workable rather than drying rock-hard
- Uses some hue substitutes instead of the named pigment
- Lightfastness rated below Winsor & Newton's professional line
Performance notes
Cotman colors are formulated for good transparency and tinting strength with a uniform consistency, which Winsor & Newton positions as easier for new painters to control than some professional paints. Lightfastness is rated good rather than the top rating reserved for their Artists' range.
Specifications
| Brand | Winsor & Newton |
|---|---|
| Model | 0390665 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 4.3 ounces |
| Size | 3.4 fl oz |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Item Volume | 0.2 fl oz |
| Age Range Description | From 10 years |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Gloss |
| Color | Cotman Watercolour Starter Tube Set of 20 * 5ml |
| Color Code | Not Available |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 3.4 fl oz |
| Included Components | Tube Set |
| Other details | |
| Paint Type | Watercolor |
| Container Type | Tube |
| Is Waterproof | No |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Item Type Name | Watercolor Paint Set |
| Special Features | beginner's set, introductory set, starter kit, starter set, supplies kit |
| Dry Time In Hours | 24 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior/Exterior |
| Surface Recommendation | Glass, Paper, Wood |
| Coverage | Opaque |
| Indoor Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Part Number | 0390665 |
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Questions about the Winsor & Newton 0390665
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is Cotman the same quality as Winsor & Newton's professional watercolors?
No, Cotman is the student line, using some less costly pigment alternatives to keep the price down while keeping similar working properties.
How much paint is in each tube?
5 ml, about 0.17 oz per tube, across 20 colors.
Is this set good for a beginner?
Yes, it's marketed as an introductory set for new watercolor painters.