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Watercolor is a type of paint made from pigments mixed with a water-soluble binder, such as gum arabic. Watercolor paints can be bought in tubes or pans (small blocks).
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Art Glossary: Watercolor
By Marion Boddy-Evans, About.com
Watercolor paints come in tubes or pans.
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