Product review of Winsor and Newton Cotman Sketchers pocket set, watercolour palette

This review is from a beginners perspective, what is the watercolour palette like, is it functional and value for money. Includes unboxing and feedback after 6 weeks of using it (several times a week).

Please note, I am in no way endorsed by Winsor & Newton. This is a real review as a beginner learning watercolour. With my own unbiased opinions. It includes the problems I've had with it!

Do use the timestamps/chapters below to navigate around if you need to.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction of the Winsor & Newton and why I am trying it
0:52 The watercolour craft bundle from Hobbycraft and what it includes.
1:12 Price to buy on it's own
1:24 Description of the Palette and unboxing
2:12 Unwrapping all of the paints
2:41 Deciding to swatch the colours
2:58 Colours included (whilst swatching)
4:20 Washing the palette after the swatching, trying to remove the palette - it didn't go well!
5:38 6 Weeks later and how things are
5:57 What is the best way to clean the palette
6:12 Water leakage
6:50 Using it as a travel set
7:27 Things I have tried learning with the watercolour set
8:10 Replacing one of the colours (Chinese White for Paynes Grey) and price to replace
8:57 Final review of colours, consistency
9:35 Using a number 8 watercolour brush
9:47 Value for money
9:59 Looking forward.
10:30 Finish

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