Skrim Watercolors Reviews 31

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Wish I had read the reviews here as about to get stung with import duties, VAT and a Royal Mail handling charge which was not made clear when ordering from the UK. Not good enough to just have that in... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ghost pearls are amazing. Once you have your base colours in place, these add a shine not visible until you have the light right on your work. Today I painted mackerel fish and an additional top coat... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skrim Watercolors are amazing! The colors are vibrant and they flow so smoothly on paper. I love how they blend and last. Definitely a must-have for anyone into watercolor painting. Skrim Watercolo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found the company professional to deal with and prompt delivery. The watercolours are heavily pigmented and really do shine and shimmer. I have used black watercolour paper which really makes them p... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Be careful ordering from UK!

Wish I had read the reviews here as about to get stung with import duties, VAT and a Royal Mail handling charge which was not made clear when ordering from the UK. Not good enough to just have that information buried in the small print. It should be flagged up at checkout. Other businesses do this. The paints are expensive enough without having to pay so much more. Also delivery times aren't accurate. Still waiting after over two weeks.

1 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ghost pearls are amazing

Ghost pearls are amazing. Once you have your base colours in place, these add a shine not visible until you have the light right on your work. Today I painted mackerel fish and an additional top coat of pearl silver is perfect. Love these paints.

6 April 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simply striking effects

First class service very quick delivery of superior paints. Carefully packed and in tins which are so useful. The results are wonderful enabling the user to enhance simple watercolours to the next level. Very impressed with colours, ranges ,prices(great sale reductions at times) , customer service and communication. Overall money well spent for hours of enjoyment. Wonderful company.

21 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely company

Customer service was great. I had an issue with postage to UK and they were very accommodating and solved the issue.
Colours are lovely, very pleased and will purchase again.

2 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful watercolors

Wonderful watercolors! Nice sized pans, larger than any others I have seen, Vibrant colors that are full of pigments and the "Ghost peals" are fabulous. I already ordered a second set! The Skrim Gold is the best Gold available today IMO. I am going to order more of it as well. They take a little time to get here in the US but they are well worth the wait. Skrim includes the Tariffs in the price which is such a relief!!(we will all be glad when those tariffs are gone!)I used the gold for accents in my paintings. It adds a whole new dimension in them.

3 December 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer support above and beyond

I received my items in perfect condition in a timely manner. I always swatch my mediums and reached out to the owner to provide the names of my paints. Moe went above and beyond the call of duty and patiently provided the necessary support.

7 January 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very expensive and hidden customs charges

I ordered skrim watercolours for my birthday from Skrim UK. Very expensive but they were for a special occasion. I was horrified to learn that on top of the £180 spend for my goods, I was then also charged £44 customs charge. My understanding when I placed the order was that the goods were being supplied by Skrim UK. Not the case unfortunately. I have learnt my lesson, I will not order again.

3 December 2025
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Reply from Skrim Watercolors

Hi Ann—sorry the customs charge came as a surprise. We’re based in Germany and don’t ship from or operate as or claim any “Skrim UK.” Since the UK left the EU, parcels entering the UK can incur import VAT and a carrier handling fee. These are set and collected by HMRC and your carrier, not by us, and aren’t included in our product prices. We state at our store page and on our Shipping/FAQ pages that any import duties and taxes are the buyer’s responsibility. If our wording led you to expect UK fulfilment, that’s on us—we’ll make it clearer. If you’d like, message us privately via the support page on our site and we’ll share the invoice, HS code, and the carrier’s breakdown so you can verify how the £44 was calculated. While we can’t change HMRC/carrier charges, we’re happy to confirm everything was applied correctly.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A welcomed experience

I was just thrilled with the experience I had with Skrims paint. The colors flowed beautifully. They blended well in a wet wash effect. I really am so happy I discovered this company and their product. My final project was given as a gift. The recipient was thrilled with
The painting as well as the other guests.

1 November 2025
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Reply from Skrim Watercolors

Karen, thank you so much for sharing this.

It means a lot to hear that the colors flowed the way you wanted and behaved well in wet washes. We put a great deal of work into making our paints rewet easily and blend smoothly, so knowing that this helped your project turn into a gift you were proud to give is exactly the kind of feedback that keeps us going.

The fact that both the recipient and the other guests were thrilled with your painting makes us genuinely happy. That is the best possible use of our colors.

If you ever feel like sharing a photo of your artwork or future pieces, we love seeing what people create with our paints. It also helps others decide whether our colors are a good fit for their own projects.

Thank you again for trusting us with your art. We hope your next painting session with our colors is just as enjoyable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Skrim Watercolor paint is a product that inspires me. I love using this product and the details it provides to my arts , simply beautiful

29 September 2025
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Reply from Skrim Watercolors

Angelica, It means a lot to us to hear that our paints inspire you and help you bring out beautiful details in your artwork. That is exactly why we create them – so artists like you can add that extra something special to their pieces.

If you ever feel like sharing photos of your art made with our colors, we would be thrilled to see them. They can also help other artists who are still unsure discover what’s possible with Skrim Watercolors.

Thank you again for your trust and kind words. We’re honored to be part of your creative process.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional company and excellent product?

I found the company professional to deal with and prompt delivery. The watercolours are heavily pigmented and really do shine and shimmer. I have used black watercolour paper which really makes them pop but plan to do a hummingbird on white paper shortly. Family and friends have loved the effects. Would recommend.

2 September 2025
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Reply from Skrim Watercolors

Thank you so much, Wendy, for taking the time to share this.

It really means a lot to us that you experienced both our service and our paints as professional, reliable, and genuinely high quality. We put a lot of care into making sure orders arrive safely and quickly, so hearing that this part went smoothly for you is very encouraging.

We’re especially happy that you enjoy how heavily pigmented and shiny the colors are, and that they “pop” on black paper – that’s exactly what we hope people will feel when they first try them. Your idea of painting a hummingbird on white paper sounds beautiful; those shimmery layers tend to look almost “alive” on lighter backgrounds.

Knowing that your family and friends have loved the effects you’re getting is the biggest compliment we can receive. If you ever feel comfortable sharing a photo of your work (especially that future hummingbird), we’d be honoured to see it – and it can help other artists who are still hesitating to give our colors a try.

Thank you again for your warm recommendation and for trusting us with your creativity. We’d be very happy to be part of your next project too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Skrim Watercolors

My Skrim metallic watercolors are beautiful! I got my set very guickly and with no problems. I love the gorgeous colors and the way they shimmer and shine.

12 September 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Incredible product - Phenomenal service - such wonderful watercolours
☆☆☆☆☆IS

9 August 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The paints from Skrim are beautiful.

The paints from Skrim are beautiful. The variety is awesome, and they are easy to order and delivery is descent. I use many colors on my wood projects. I they talk about paper, but i use it on wood. I let it dry for a day, and then lightly mist it with spray varnish. I like the finished product.

11 August 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The company seems fine

The company seems fine. When they sent the wrong colors, they immediately responded and sent the correct one. But, they were a great waste of $$. They brush off the paper even after several days of drying. They are expensive and I would NEVER purchase them again.

14 April 2025
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