Thank you so much for standing up for the prices of handmade paint and the creator! Not many people think about the backend of the making of things and think they should be able to get everything cheap so I am always thankful for those who stand up for the person behind the products!!
@PumpkinPails3 жыл бұрын
I splurged on a set of handmade watercolors recently and all I have to say is "Wow!" It was a set of fluorescent colors, so the concern of them not being lightfast was never there. Fortunately, I was blown away by the quality of my paints. I think for weird, color shift, neon, glittery watercolors handmade is really fun to try because people are free to experiment and create anything they want. I would just make sure that people research the seller, read through all the comments and descriptions, and expect little quirks and attributes that might differ from the professional made paints. They are expensive, but you get an experience that's much different from the professional made stuff.
@Lacroix9993 жыл бұрын
I may be confused by your comment. Are you saying that you didn’t care about them being lightfast because they were fluorescent or were you assuming that they were lightfast because they were fluorescent or you just didn’t care about them because lightfast because they were so nice of colors? Many fluorescent colors are made with ground up dyes, not pigments and they are in fact not very lightfast for very long as most dyes fade more over time than most pigments do/can. Many people are so fascinated either way by the hand making process and just want to dabble with the colors of handmade paints that they’re seeing made online and don’t care much for how long they last. I wouldn’t recommend storing this kind of artwork out where the light (any light really,-sun light is much worse for this as if fades it a lot fast, but even interior lights can also fade these colors) can reach it if your goal is preserve the artwork long term in it’s original colors. This is fine if this is your intention (keeping your artwork stored away in a journal for example) but many people don’t know/think to question that this can even be a potential be an issue when working with these types of paints. Artwork should be seen and not kept away especially those in bright beautiful colors (IMHO) but it’s disappointing when it fades quickly or even worse when spending a lot of money on purchasing a piece of work only to hang it in your home and find out the hard way after only a short time when it’s too late that it won’t last forever like that.
@hoohargh99459 ай бұрын
So what was the make - to help us all?
@ellencha59753 жыл бұрын
I did something the other night that I thought you might like to recommend to other newbies. It taught me a lot about water control. Patience! Layering to achieve a color. And wet on dry painting oh and brush control. I took a piece of paper about 6 x. 8. Just what was there. I picked four colors. And I started painting rectangles ( long, skinny, big, small, fat, as I went I went back to dry ones and overlapped a rectangle. Then I went to another white or dry spot and kept going when it was done 85% of the paper was covered. Every rectangle was overlapped at least twice and I had made shades of secondary or tertiary colors. I was also really pleases with how pretty it was. I did it because I’m so impatient with putting down a second layer that they always blend instead of lay on top of each other. I was relaxed and pleased when done. I worked really hard not to have boxes that had that hard lines on the edges from too much water which I also do too often.
@created2bless3223 жыл бұрын
I would love to see this!
@ellencha59753 жыл бұрын
@@created2bless322 I would be glad to send it to you but I don’t know how to. Let me se if I can put it on Instagram snd you could find me there.,
@ellencha59753 жыл бұрын
@@created2bless322 vangogh107
@debbiecrochiere21823 жыл бұрын
Hi Lindsay. I really liked your comment on handmade watercolor paint. I’ve just started making my own this past year. If it wasn’t for COVID-19 and sheltering in place I never would’ve had the time. My husband and I spent this past summer gathering rocks locally ( Vermont and New Hampshire ).during the fall I smashed them into pigments and when the snow flew I made the paint. So far I have 23 colors. I never plan on selling them they are for my own use. Yes the colors are much more muted and they certainty handle differently but I love the result. They look good especially when painting wild life. Wow what an awesome journey it has been and what a process too but it’s been fun. I had to share this with you. Have a great day. 🥰 Love your videos ♥️
@watercolourartincapetown29193 жыл бұрын
Oh sounds so fun, great memories and I can imagine they have beautiful granulation for your wildlife pieces
@traceyallen59773 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that first pancake made is always the last one to be eaten. 🙄 Thanks for bringing back Ask A Crafter- I missed it. 😍
@Linda-qq5mg3 жыл бұрын
Ask a Crafter is always so interesting! We can all learn from it! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us.I love the peony painting! You can be so proud of it!
@jrm27163 жыл бұрын
As always, learned something from ask a crafter! Tfs.
@annaberardi91113 жыл бұрын
I have fallen in love with A. Gallo Watercolors - artisan / handmade watercolors. Never thought I’d find something I love as much - or more - than my M. Grahams. (=
@pupawupagus3 жыл бұрын
i always notice how much you look like the gorgeous Virgina Madsen. and THANK YOU for the handmade paint question. i forgot i needed that info
@karinberonius87993 жыл бұрын
You're spot on! I always thought she looks like a classic film star from the forties/ fifties.
@Erdhenne3 жыл бұрын
Handmade colors are only opaque if you chicken out on the hard to make colors. ;D Please always use a mask when making colors. It's so important. The particles you can breath in are very harmful to your lungs. (Just in case someone jumps to a new hobby with color making on a whim.)
@beckymartin18103 жыл бұрын
Great tips, especially about the pigments vs handmade. Love this series Lindsay, you have a wealth of information to share! Going through older videos and experimenting with techniques too!
@karlamae77003 жыл бұрын
I call the first pancake the tester pancake lol. And my husband always eats it no matter how it ends up haha. I live for ask a crafter. Maybe one of these days I will be brave enough to ask a question and have it get over 10 thumbs up!! 😊💜
@elenahydracolour82282 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video as a handmade watercolor maker I appreciate this so much! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
@lynncooper17813 жыл бұрын
"The colors of nature goes beautifully with watercolors,instant right on the spot."-Lynn always a pleasure Lindsay to watch your videos❤🌹👍
@thefrugalcrafter3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lynn!
@lynncooper17813 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter you're welcome Lindsay ❤❤❤❤❤🌹
@LotusBlossom7253 жыл бұрын
Very synchronic timing! I just bought a few dot cards of handmade paint from Iuile on Etsy and got them delivered yesterday and started swatching them and they are GORGEOUS! Definitely not cheap, but ridiculously pretty!
@jeannejj3 жыл бұрын
Me, too! The paints are pricey, but exquisite.
@created2bless3223 жыл бұрын
I’ve been wanting them!
@kellylaher75123 жыл бұрын
Getting mine soon! Can't wait!
@rubybuttons6683 жыл бұрын
I really like stretching my watercolour paper, its a good mindfulness ritual that gets me in the right mind set for painting. I do however use the controversial hairdryer method though, lol, for small watercolour sketches and practice pieces. I was actually pretty impressed how flat you can get the damp paper if you dry it from the centre outwards then place something heavy on top over night. If anyone is using a hairdryer for watercolour paintings do be mindful it can damage the fibres in the paper if you do it too much and it can alter the finished result of the paint effects.
@tracyvis21013 жыл бұрын
I agree sometimes we don’t think about our time in the how much does it cost scenario when making our own products. I’ve lost money in the end when it’s a lengthy process.
@susanhammitt70803 жыл бұрын
Thanks, reference photo sites you mentioned are great.
@whatifitnt3 жыл бұрын
I’m really loving these ‘Ask A Crafter’ videos 💝✨💖💫Thank you for sharing 😁
@jesseb51123 жыл бұрын
I love your videos! Thank you for reviving Ask A Crafter!
@floydfloart12402 жыл бұрын
I love hand made paint, that said I’m going more for the earth tone with granulation these days. I also make some of my own, mostly with micas because that’s what I have and they are not easy to make. They also take a long time, so well worth the money if you find paints/colors you love. If you see something you like go ahead and try a half pan, you never know when you’ll find a new favorite. Also if you see a hand made paint you are interested in search KZbin and watch all the videos you can find about it to get a well rounded look.
@Craftaartissaurus3 жыл бұрын
Loved the answer for stretching paper, I’ve been doing this off and on wasn’t sure why but I remember seeing a water colour artist doing this and I thought himmm must be what you do, turns out i so don’t need to do this, lol will stop straight away thank goodness. Yep I looked at making my own paints about half way through I thought blow this easier and cheaper to buy water paint, lol I be so cheep. Have a great week.
@SilverSeaOT73 жыл бұрын
I had to come back to thank you. After seeing this on the day it came out, I grabbed that empty sketchbook and started drawing. Two years ago I started watercolor at 60 years old. But I just didn’t think I could draw- but knew I should if I wanted to grow. Previously I had taken your last daffodil sketch and drew that. Even having the sketch it was painful and long, but I didn’t trace it and I’m now slowly coloring it. That was encouraging and now I have drawn at least one thing daily which is my goal. I have created some stinkers but I have actually impressed myself, especially when I compare it to my usual stick figures lol. It’s a good feeling. Thanks for the nudge!
@hubcam2103 жыл бұрын
Ouch! !Be careful with pointing the finger !😄 Great video!
@paulareeveslmt2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this post, very helpful!
@pikame9213 жыл бұрын
Thank you for answering my question, thank you💜
@lindahazel50753 жыл бұрын
That was the best explanation of foreshortening I have ever heard. This is why I watch all of your video's. Never know when a little golden nugget is gonna smack you in the face!
@thefrugalcrafter3 жыл бұрын
Wow, thank you!
@lindahazel50753 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter You are welcome. :D
@sonjadoyle27613 жыл бұрын
I love your channel. Hello from Regina, Saskatchewan Canada.
@janicescragg23883 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the valuable information.
@ZestyAqua3 жыл бұрын
I struggle with pancakes. Thanks for the suggestion on the picture references. Sharing your knowledge is helpful much appreciated. So, thank you.
@crashq87843 жыл бұрын
Great info on this one. Thanks for sharing that. Gorgeous beaded necklace by the way.
@janicescragg23883 жыл бұрын
I agree. Bought pigments are very expensive. If you are going to process your own but your main focus is painting then I suggest buying a good quality chemically stable paint. That being said, as a hobby it is quite rewarding. I have made paint right from collecting the raw minerals to processing them to the finished paint. You need to know what minerals will react to others and what is colour fast. In other words chemistry. Chalky paints are probably made from chalky minerals and the colours will most likely fade in the sun. If the paint is too gritty it is because it is not ground enough. Just a wee bit of paint making info. 😁
@waymire013 жыл бұрын
If you have to add water to any art supply distilled is your best bet. Along with microbes and bacteria you have minerals, metals, and chemicals in tap water. This actually is the best bet for water while painting as well... although few actually go that far. Just the chlorine alone could have negative effects over time, changing the PH or breaking down paper fibers.
@flyfisherman3649 Жыл бұрын
I get all my pigments from earthpigments but I have to agree with you on making paints. It's a really labor intensive process, but in the end I know what I am getting. Oxides are really a pain in the backside for getting the right consistency, but okay for pastels. The real challenge to making watercolor paints is getting the right combination of gum arabic, honey etc. so the paints don't crack up in the pans.
@kellybraille3 жыл бұрын
Oh that pancake analogy was so good! I had to go talk about that with several people. Great discussion about having to get through those first pancakes. (Actually I shared that with my Mom, who said "Mom always eats the first crummy pancakes." Separate issue - but that was an insight all to itself!)
@patriciaschoenberg12613 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you. I especially like your answer about tutorials versus creating original art.
@rhondita953 жыл бұрын
I’ll have to check out that peony livestream! I’ve always loved that painting!
@pamelamoniz6083 жыл бұрын
Me too. I was so happy she mentioned it. I found the link, Lindsay. Thanks!
@stanky62619733 жыл бұрын
YAY! Ask A Crafter! Great video, Lindsay. I always learn something new. Tfs.
@janeneelise-positiveart52393 жыл бұрын
So glad your doing ask a crafter again! 😀
@janetsjewellery3 жыл бұрын
It was me who asked the question the foreshortened question. Thanks for answering it :-)
@LunaBianca18053 жыл бұрын
I still cut out everything that I think looks beautiful. I got at least two folders full of cut-outs to inspire me and a huge box of stuff I still got to cram in more folders to go with that ^^'
@olderendirt3 жыл бұрын
Popping in just to say I'm giddy because I just got to use the term foreshortened! Lol I'm so easily amused. Thanks!!
@mwsdesigns3 жыл бұрын
So interesting and as always, your information is enlightening. Thanks Lindsay!
@juliehickman28803 жыл бұрын
Greenleaf & Blueberry is amazing! Beam Paints are on my wishlist.
@SpaceandGoats3 жыл бұрын
I have three different homemade watercolor sets and I love them more than any other kind I got. Theyre pricy, but to me, worth it.
@destresswithyoga3 жыл бұрын
I enjoy these videos. Thank you for sharing.
@Elizabeth458403 жыл бұрын
I Absolutely Love the Videos! I like that you help us understand the work that goes into things. I wouldn't have known that have made watercolours were so expensive and time consuming to make. Thank you for explaining things. I did figure out why I can't open up the community channel. You need to be on a desk top. If there is a way on a tablet I would love to know as I have been unsuccessful. I Absolutely Love Ask a Crafter! Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
@waymire013 жыл бұрын
I have android, so this may not be helpful if you have another type. I can get there from my phone. Open YT app. Go to subscriptions, then scroll the bar at the top to get to frugal crafter. Click it, then look for blue link "go to channel". Click that. Up at the top there is a grey bar that says "home, videos, playlists". Scroll that bar left and "community" will show up.
@Elizabeth458403 жыл бұрын
@@waymire01 Thank you so very much! I appreciate your help. I got it to work on my phone at least. Stil won't work on tablet but that's ok.
@Shelleyweaver843 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful fish picture you have done x
@Roadtaken-fi1cd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lindsay!
@annetteandhercrafts3 жыл бұрын
This AAC was most helpful. Thank you.
@cherylclaviter63983 жыл бұрын
Laughed at your pancake analogy!!😂😂 Great information!
@georgesgentry58353 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lindsay for an informative AAC.
@kathrynharrison61353 жыл бұрын
Great comments!
@manonpelletier67153 жыл бұрын
Distilled water works well for water-based products.
@Angela.keep.smiling3 жыл бұрын
Hi Lindsay. I always wanted to ask about that painting. Now I need to look for the stream ;-)
@Angela.keep.smiling3 жыл бұрын
I found the link. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHW6iWyEaryXfa8
@justacatwhocantype3 жыл бұрын
I'm also not a handmade watercolor person. I have been thinking about making my own, just to get the experience, but as far as use in painting goes, I am so perfectly happy with what commercial watercolors can offer me in terms of transparency, reliability, and, if I so wish, lovely granulation, that I do not see any point in buying handmade watercolors for myself because I already have what I want. Stretching lower weight papers is a great idea. I also used to do it so save money, and now I don't have that problem so much, but I still like doing it with other non-watercolor papers that I enjoy using with wet media. And you burn the first pancake? Really? I always burn the last one cause the pan gets too hot. 😅
@watercolourartincapetown29193 жыл бұрын
Yuuup also burn the last one, because by then I’m not concentrating and just eager to eat 🥞
@stanky62619733 жыл бұрын
Loved it!
@olderendirt3 жыл бұрын
Interesting learning about foreshortening. I had macular surgery at the end of January and my depth perception is still off a bit. It's sort of how things appear now. Once I'm healed I hope new glasses help. But now I have a fancy new word to use! That's quite interesting about paper stretching also. And the peony is beautiful. Thanks for sharing these AAC.
@waymire013 жыл бұрын
Taking a photo of what you are trying to paint or draw helps. You can simply reproduce what is on the photo (even trace it if necessary) instead of trying to visually process the information with your own eye.
@CeitDeVitto3 жыл бұрын
One bit of advice for those interested in buying handmade watercolor is to do your research. Know your pigments. If you don't you will be buying the same color over and over because makers sometimes use different names for the same pigments. I found making my own and purchasing handmade me understand the paint I use. I tend to prefer different pigments than I did when I was using commercial paints. Not all handmade paints are mulled by hand some boutique makers use a small automated Muller. Their secret sauce is the high quality pigments, high quality binders. There are different levels of handmade... I have been enjoying makers who make unique pigments, go out of thier way to find pigments that are no longer made, or even high quality historical pigments that are no longer mass produced.. They are expensive because making paint is time intensive.
@margaretf6673 жыл бұрын
The IUILE handmade paints on Esty look bomb though 😍
@kellylaher75123 жыл бұрын
I just purchased a set from her last night! So crazy this came up! K Warner did a video with IUILE watercolors last week they were beautiful. I have to try!
@waymire013 жыл бұрын
For the original art/inspiration issue.. grab your phone or tablet and go somewhere. It could be a vacation destination, your local area, or simply your front yard. (One thing to consider if you go to a museum or performance is to ensure you have permission to photograph.) Take a bunch of photos. Work on framing your image, zooming in and out, shooting from different perspectives. You can then use them with no worry regarding copyright because they are yours. You can edit, simplfy, modify, etc.. then print out or simply work off your screen. I suggest printing it in monochrome as well, it's extremely helpful with values. Trace it if you need to, and add enough details and notes to your tracing as you need... you can use it later when you are creating. It's always easier to create from something you have actual attachment to vs a random image.
@cazkiwinz43003 жыл бұрын
Or there is Unsplash, Pixabay.... and Kaboom Pics, Pexels, etc
@burningwiththesun3 жыл бұрын
I actually just received my set of dry pigment powders from kremer 2 days ago. The 35th anniversary set was just $100 and has 35 different pigments. I also have some on the way from france I found on eBay but they won't be here for a while
@recoveringsoul7553 жыл бұрын
wear a respirator to avoid breathing in any unhealthy dusts when making them. Sounds like fun!
@juliesczesny903 жыл бұрын
I finally was able to get ahold of real Manganese blue, after failing a few years! I'd been using my 60 yr old mom's tiny tube of watercolor, and it's nearly gone. To help cut down mold? I've always used Distilled Water, directly on my paints. Filtered water, to rinse my brushes in, all to help inhibit mold at the brushes as an infection source. In my trays, I've always sprayed lemon scented disinfectant on a thin sponge that I stick in the center of my palette, to keep it mold free, stay moist And spray nightly, keep the lid covered loosely.
@terrydockery36903 жыл бұрын
Ok I did my first watercolor painting that you did for beginners it was good for my first time but not you put on my Instagram account and I still gave you for the credit for the original hope you don’t care love your watercolor painting wish I lived where I could come to you local classes
@waymire013 жыл бұрын
Blocks are not stretched. Blocks are pretaped all four sides and some are heavier sized than their loose sheet counterparts. Having paper underneath the sheet vs a non porous surface also helps reduce buckling. The reason paper buckles is because it expands when wet, and contracts when dry. It expands unevenly when wet on one side which makes the situation worse. Stretching expands the paper evenly by wetting both sides thoroughly, then holds it in that position so it cannot contract fully when dry or expand further when re wet. Taping prevents some of the expansion and holds it down flat so it is less warped when dry. (buckling is the wave like pattern in wet paper, warping is a curve to the entire piece of dry paper) Stretching provides the best result.. but it takes time. I personally do not stretch small paintings (and I mostly paint what would be considered small paintings generally 8x10 or less). They don't buckle on decent 140# paper but they do warp (some more than others, for example Arches is one of the worst for warping, it has to do with it's processing on a cylinder when made), it's not enough to be an issue when framed as the glass/mat just pushes it flat again. I would stretch anything 9x12 or larger. I have seen many beginning artists that did not understand stretched paper must remain in it's taped or stapled state until it is finished being painted and dry.. so keep that in mind. I've also seen videos of people taping a dry sheet, wetting it, then drying it.. and calling that stretched.. it's not. They simply wet and dried a paper for no reason whatsoever.
@Iwanttodrawachicken Жыл бұрын
It's funny seeing people complaining about the price of handmade paints. Here, regular brands of watercolour paints are so expensive, it's often cheaper to buy from a local handmade paint. Some are sad quality, but I've found some amazing paints on etsy and I adore that even Beam paints are cheaper than art store professional grade paints.
@thefrugalcrafter Жыл бұрын
I've wanted to try Beam. Good to know!
@Iwanttodrawachicken Жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter apparently they have good sales a couple of times a year on their mailing list. The black Friday sale is especially generous.
@spiritsjoy3 жыл бұрын
An artist made their own Potters Pink and i was able to snag a sample and it was the best most pigmented version than any of the major brands. I wanted to buy more and she pretty much said the same thing. It was too much work for the money to continue making it.
@thefrugalcrafter3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I wouldn't want to do it for a living.
@annettefournier96553 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lindsay 😊. Question: is it weird, bad or wrong to do a background in warm colors then do the subject in cool? I know distance should be cooler and bluer. But what if you use a warm blue as opposed to cool blue. So really talking temperature not necessarily color.
@thefrugalcrafter3 жыл бұрын
Interesting question. I say experiment. It should be fine in a shallow depth painting like a still life.
@bchaveztx3 жыл бұрын
Lindsay are you psychic??!! I was just thinking today, I should ask you what you thought about handmade watercolor! Specifically the new Munyin blue I really wanted to try. ASK A CRAFTER FOR LIFE!!! 💪😁😎
@margchat3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever reviewed Verithin pencils? I heard that they are harder and good to draw thin lines for outlining.
@thefrugalcrafter3 жыл бұрын
I really hate those pencils.
@arteriasartsinteriordecor48723 жыл бұрын
I have no pancake issues. A good non stick pan is your best friend. I have an old 1970s book called" The Artist Handbook ", and it has recipes for making tempura and oil paints. Basically, you have pigment, egg, oil, voile! You are now painting with homemade mayo...lol. Have you ever made oil paint or egg tempra paint? Just wondering. Also, what about all these videos on wax painting? Have or would you try this? It looks very interesting. Thanks!🙃 I remembered the main question I wanted to know...I bought some red rubber unmounted stamps from England. How can I get a good image with these? I am struggling as no matter how long I hold it down with plenty of pressure they still are coming out very poorly. PLEASE HELP!!!
@thefrugalcrafter3 жыл бұрын
Lay the stamp rubber side up on the table and press the paper to it.
@margchat3 жыл бұрын
Can you review Arteza's new mica powders? Are they dangerous to breathe in? How can they be used and are they worth the price?
@thefrugalcrafter3 жыл бұрын
They are very like pearl ex. Good quality
@celtic57643 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about starting a KZbin Channel and looking for the right setup and supplies to do so. I’m not really sure where to start. I have a camera/camcorder and a MacBookPro I’m working on a backdrop stand so that’s where I am at. What device(s) do you have to hook up your camera/camcorder to computer? I don’t have the money to buy 100’s of dollars worth for equipment. Something simple yet good quality. Maybe even something that I can use two camera for different angles. Thanks so much for your time.
@hannahcrumley31033 жыл бұрын
❓Should a watercolor painting be sealed before storing it? Should I watercolor painting be sealed before framing it under glass? When and how do you seal your watercolor paintings?
@thefrugalcrafter3 жыл бұрын
Nope
@TheKlh543 жыл бұрын
Does water (tap, distilled, spring) affect watercolor? Does it change the color, the longevity, etc? Thanks!
@thefrugalcrafter3 жыл бұрын
I don't think so but very hard water can make some pigments sediment out.
@waymire013 жыл бұрын
It totally can depending on what is actually in your water. Many areas contain chemicals, additives (like flouride), metals, etc.
@justacatwhocantype3 жыл бұрын
We have good water here, it's perfectly drinkable and everything, but it is super hard, I have actually picked limescale off of my brushes before, and therefore I switched to painting with distilled water at some point, because I got the idea that if I continue to use the hard water on my paints, I will eventually mess them up with limescale. I do not know if this can actually happen to watercolors, my paints never did look contaminated, but the concern was there. So my painting experience with the distilled water vs the hard water was basically just that the distilled water can, at certain times in certain paints, reduce granulation. It cannot make a color not granulate, it's just a bit of a difference, nothing huge, but nonetheless, if I want a color to really granulate wildly, I mix it with the hard water. But other than that, hmmm, no, I don't think there is a difference really. Maybe because distilled water doesn't cause this sedimenting out it can help paints to look more smooth and even, but if that is the case, then it's happening on such a small scale that I myself have not taken real notice of it, even though I have actively looked for it. All in all I would say distilled water is a good idea if you, like I do, want to protect your paints and your equipment, but as far as the painting results go, you might as well not bother, the difference is so small that you will not notice it, at least not without a direct comparison and the will to actively focus and look for it.
@waymire013 жыл бұрын
@@justacatwhocantype Some artists actually paint with salt water to increase granulation on purpose. My primary concern would be iron which is a big problem in some areas, and the chemicals including chlorine which could affect the longevity of the paints and paper. I have seen tap water bleach fabric when left on it for some time.. during the recent winter storms we had to leave our faucets dripping for over a week straight, and the washcloth I left in my master bath to block the noise so I could sleep is about 25% lighter than the rest (they are all burgundy so it was obvious).
@justacatwhocantype3 жыл бұрын
@@waymire01 I have heard about people adding salt to their painting water for granulation. I have never tried it though. And yes, I can definitely see chlorine having an effect on paints. I live in Germany, and we generally have pretty good tap water over here, the only problem is that in some areas it is so hard that it will mess with your appliances. But I have lived in British Columbia, Canada for quite a long time, and the water that we had there was insane, it had so much chlorine in it that it smelled like swimming pool water, and we had to install filters in our house because we were scared to drink it longterm. It was said to be safe for drinking, but uhm, no thank you. I usually forget that now when I think about tap water, because it's long ago, but yes, if the tap water you get is anything like that, I would definitely say either filter it or use bottled water.
@mikepolo28873 жыл бұрын
Handmade watercolors are for the romance of it. This week I made some handmade pigments (not paint, pigments) for fun (some cobalts), I’m not going to sell any of it, though ;)
@watercolourartincapetown29193 жыл бұрын
So cool, how do you make the pigments from scratch
@mikepolo28873 жыл бұрын
@@watercolourartincapetown2919 you can get cobalt blue (cobalt aluminate spinel) by combining cobalt chloride with aluminum oxide and calcination with a gas burner. Similarly you can prepare other similar mineral pigments. Or sometimes you can just precipitate insoluble salts - that’s the easiest.
@kellybraille3 жыл бұрын
@@mikepolo2887 mind rephrasing some of that for the layperson?
@mikepolo28873 жыл бұрын
@@kellybraille basically, you take the substances, crush snd mix them thoroughly in a mortar and heat up to several hundred degrees a thousand degrees Celsius. This way you can make cobalt blue, cobalt green and some modifications. Some pigments are insoluble salts that would precipitate if the two ions meet in solution: if you combine cadmium chloride solution with sodium sulfide (both soluble) you get a yellow insoluble pigment. You can then filter it, wash it, grind and mix with the binder to make paints;)
@waymire013 жыл бұрын
I've seen some amazing handmade paints.. especially the multichromes (I'm just a sucker for multichromes in anything), and I've seen some amazing handmade pans and palettes as well. I think if you are looking for a collectors item, or just want something terribly unique go for it. Personally I want to know exactly what is in my paint, both ingredients and pigments, and want something that is made in large consistent batches that are tested both in house and by a large portion of the art population... so I'm not interested. I'm actually of the mindset that I need fewer, specific, single pigments in my collection and am currently pairing down what I use and especially what I buy in the future.
@samkavelala33793 жыл бұрын
Just FYI: The title has a word misspelled. Instead of REBOOT, it is spelled as REBOOK.
I think the first pancake primes the pan, and is always awful....just like in art our first marks can really turn us off, but we have to get past the ugly and poor taste, by practicing our art daily for it to be better or great! ....That's why mum makes the best pancakes, as she makes them for me all the time... Eliza in Sydney xx
@celtic57643 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking about starting a KZbin Channel and looking for the right setup and supplies to do so. I’m not really sure where to start. I have a camera/camcorder and a MacBookPro I’m working on a backdrop stand so that’s where I am at. What device(s) do you have to hook up your camera/camcorder to computer? I don’t have the money to buy 100’s of dollars worth for equipment. Something simple yet good quality. Maybe even something that I can use two camera for different angles. Thanks so much for your time
@thefrugalcrafter3 жыл бұрын
I have a video on how I film KZbin videos you may find helpful.
@celtic57643 жыл бұрын
@@thefrugalcrafter What’s the Title of the video?
@thefrugalcrafter3 жыл бұрын
@@celtic5764 it's this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4mnZJtoZdZpeJI