If you have spent any time in Japan, or have shopped for Japanese stationery, stickers and pens, you probably know how beautiful Japanese watercolors can be. So much so, once you have used Japanese Watercolor for any paintings you do, you are not ever likely to use another type.
Buying the watercolor you want, however, can be expensive if you are not able to go to Japan very often to buy it. Where should you buy watercolors then to get the lowest price?
Japanese watercolors online -- There are many websites that sell watercolor paints from Japan, and you may be surprised to discover they are not as expensive as you may think.
Some are located in Japan, while others are located in the United States and Europe. The latter suppliers will often buy their watercolors and other pen and paint supplies in large quantities, so they are often able to offer cheaper prices than you may think.
Which brands are available? -- Basically any brand of Japanese watercolors you are familiar with is typically available on the Internet.
Whether you love to use Gansai Tambi watercolor paint sets, Sakura sets or other brands, you should be able to find them all online and at a variety of prices. Just make sure you compare prices from one site to another before placing your first order.
Free shipping -- There are a handful of sites that also offer free shipping on any of the products they sell, including Japanese watercolor sets.
Some have a specific amount you have to spend before they will ship for free, while others offer free shipping on everything they sell. Be sure to compare the prices of the products on these sites with those that charge for shipping before you begin to buy.