The Himi Twin Cup Gouache Metallic Set is 12 shimmering colours in the distinctive twin cup format — each pot houses two colours in a single slot, sealed individually to keep them fresh and prevent drying between sessions. The metallic palette covers gold, silver, pearl tones across a range of hues including red, orange, yellow, blue, teal, purple, black, and white, all with the reflective, light-catching quality that makes metallics particularly useful for illustration, greeting cards, lettering, and decorative painting.
The gouache formula uses peach gum as a binder alongside fine pigments, which gives it a silky, creamy consistency and a smooth, matte-to-metallic finish depending on the colour. It is opaque by nature — it covers well on light and dark surfaces, stays bright and vivid after drying, and reactivates with water if it dries in the cup, so nothing is wasted. Contained in a compact yellow case with a secure clasp, the set is easy to carry to a class, plein air session, or anywhere else creative work happens to occur.
- 12 metallic gouache colours in twin cup format
- 12g per cup, individually sealed
- Peach gum binder with fine pigments — silky, creamy consistency
- Opaque coverage on light and dark surfaces
- Reactivates with water
- Non-toxic and water-based
- Compact yellow carry case with secure clasp
- Brand: Himi | SKU: HMTST223
Frequently Asked Questions
What is twin cup format?
Each physical cup in the set holds two colours in a single slot — hence twin cup. The cups are individually sealed with a lid that keeps the paint fresh between sessions. The twin cup design means you get more colours in a compact case than a standard single-cup arrangement.
Are these genuinely metallic or just shiny?
They are formulated as metallic gouache — pearl and metallic pigments give them genuine reflective quality rather than a vague shimmer. They are noticeably brighter and more reflective than standard gouache colours, and the effect shows clearly on both white and dark paper.
Can I use these on dark paper?
Yes — gouache is opaque and covers dark surfaces well. Metallic colours in particular are worth using on dark or black paper, where the contrast makes the reflective quality significantly more striking than on white.
What happens if the paint dries out?
Gouache reactivates with water — add a small drop to a dried cup, leave it for a moment, and the paint will return to a workable consistency. The individual seals on each cup slow the drying process considerably during storage.
What surfaces work best with this gouache?
Watercolour paper, illustration board, mixed media paper, and cardstock all work well. Gouache also applies to dark card and kraft paper, where the metallic colours are particularly effective. It is not designed for canvas or rigid surfaces — if you want to paint on those, acrylic is the more appropriate medium.
Is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Gouache is one of the most accessible painting mediums — it behaves similarly to watercolour but is opaque and more forgiving of mistakes. The metallic colours in this set are especially good for beginners because the shimmer disguises minor inconsistencies in application beautifully.
