Making My Favorite Red - Handmade Watercolors

[@madyjohnston9088]

Is there a reason you don’t do it in a bowl?

[@arleebean]

That's a great question, and there are a few reasons. Primarily, I don't want to have more tools that will need to be cleaned when I'm done. I also don't want to lose any residual paint that I can't completely transfer from the bowl to the slab. The mulling has to happen on the slab because it's a process that requires pressure between two abrasive surfaces. A bowl might work for the initial mixing in of the pigment, but I don't believe it would actually make the process any easier. It's not like dissolving sugar into water. It's more like emulsifying oil and water. Just takes time and pressure. :] Thanks for asking!

[@miaschoen8639]

@@arleebean Do you use a regular glas-slap or is it a special one?

[@buoyviceroy2211]

I thought it was just because she needed more room 💀

[@emptyricebowl]

Mia Schoenfeld she uses a regular glass slab, but sands it down so the pigment can be pushed out more

[@miaschoen8639]

@@emptyricebowl O,O huh... I never thought to try out that way :D sounds better than paying for a roughed up glass plate that costs way more than I am confortable with. Thank you :)

[@MissMarck]

Paint making videos are kind of like cooking shows for me. I don't really want to make the stuff myself, but I'm so fascinated by the people who take the time to master the craft! I admire your patience!

[@arleebean]

Ohhhh that's a great perspective!! I also love cooking shows.. I do believe I am hungry now, and I cannot eat this paint.

[@SaIrAbEe.]

Miss Marck So nice of you 👍❤️

[@theamhway]

But that's not what cooking videos are to me lol 😅😅😅

[@jackiehemphill7366]

Miss Marck *this isn’t really related* but your comic is so awesome❤️❤️❤️

[@ChantelStays]

Haha perfectly said

[@inkypunk]

The pigment refusing to mix is actually really mesmerising

[@ameerhamsa3329]

3:58

[@ashleetree3011]

It’s kinda like mixing egg white with egg yolk.

[@Scoots_0]

@@ashleetree3011 idk why but I really liked that description

[@akakapo1400]

The amount of time it took me to figure out what the hell was going on in the intro

[@monomonito929]

SAME

[@swededontknow]

i never figured it out

[@cynoglav9665]

it's Arleesha cleaning up her workstation played in reverse :)

[@esmakamarat9157]

Noah Buyukertas same here

[@kittenmimi5326]

@@cynoglav9665 oh my gosh... thank you soo much!

[@Qinniart]

this is all so interesting, i wish i had the work space (also energy lol) to do something like this haha. thanks for sharing your process~! I heard gouache is made by adding more white, though i wonder if it'll be harder to control the saturation that way.

[@arleebean]

Oh gosh, thank you Qinni!! I think gouache may have a specific chalk ingredient that increases the opacity while maintaining saturation! I saw it made that way once, at least. Thanks so much for checking out the video - I genuinely admire your work and I hope you're doing well. ❤❤

[@myriamtillson]

@@arleebean High quality gouache is often ground less fine and has less binder to pigment than watercolour, and has no added chalk too! Dunno if that is helpful in any way. I'd be so excited to see you make gouache!

[@phained]

It's so sad seeing your comments qinni,, knowing that you aren't here anymore, may you live on in the smiles, laughs and many memories you have created by sharing your content & inspiring, amazing pieces. Its been months yet I'm still waiting for you to come back, why'd you have to leave us so soon? Rest in peace qinni. - a beloved old fan x

[@briannaabel8854]

Rip. You were such an inspiration for my art & aesthetics. I love you so much & I know that you are in a better place. Fly high angel 🕊❤️

[@tinyperson4864]

Rest in peace, may you forever see great things and eat great food. You inspired so many people and will inspire many more. May you have a good afterlife.

[@pay1370]

3:58 when i'm trying to make hot cocoa and it gets all chunky

[@ApatheticBlogger]

Mood

[@iamaylacat3935]

It's kinda like Milo on top of cold milk.

[@isthatzoey8420]

Omg i hate that

[@thelatina9138]

*moto moto has joined the replies*

[@kimminh4953]

This is like cocoa powder with cold water, I'm still gonna drink that but I'm not gonna enjoy it

[@Orange.Solace]

When she mentioned that she had kids, I was like, “Oh damn, she’s such a queen AND has kids?!?!!” We respect.

[@asingleleghair]

Omg I love your profile picture/ name lol

[@biscuitcucumberpatch3311]

I was so confused in the intro. I was like.... "what is going on, is this one really dirty cloth?"

[@lux2912]

omg right?

[@ilyemzz]

The Nemesis right

[@AriesSupertramp]

you're not alone. I probably looked like a complete idiot at that moment :D

[@hannahmoses5736]

I'm still confused help

[@ishitagupta5959]

SAME

[@birdsiview6845]

I had no idea people do this, very admirable and impressive, it gives you a perspective of what the old masters had to go through, they were masters for a reason, but back then they had to make their paint and had all the time in the world and not many distractions, great video!

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

They definitely didn’t have the time, there just wasn’t another option. They’d have guilds of people and very small children mixing up multiple colors at once. In later periods, maybe they had time but I doubt it either. I think they just did all the mixing and would keep tweaking it. They may not have distractions from phones but they definitely had all types of distractions. Human brains can make distractions.💀

[@sashiyaki9362]

This red reminds me of a red crayon from my childhood, just more beautiful.

[@Billi_crow]

Sashiyaki a specific red crayon?

[@sashiyaki9362]

@@Billi_crow Crayola red

[@alyssalelis1084]

It reminds me of the blood of my latest victims

[@danyamariegeddes8320]

Me too! Also Crayola. My mum was warming her iron. I melted that red crayon on the iron. Completely captivated as it melted down. I realized I should stop. Mum was not happy when she discovered that!!!!

[@sunghoonkisser]

@@alyssalelis1084 same this kid had this really unique tone of blood

[@Mandrake_root]

I think the amount of mulling you had in this video was perfect. It didnt feel too long and it was SO satisfying and relaxing. I love watching these. It makes me want to try it someday

[@amiyasatoART]

honestly the more mulling you share, the more i understand the reality of making paints. this is an adventure i want to take one day, so please share with us. because its definitely therapeutic too.

[@tiagoafonso8539]

Why did i read "Making my favorite bed" and why did i click on a bed making video? I'm not disappointed about this find, your voice is so soothing

[@geckonia]

Ok.... shoot... I’ve been adding more pigment! I will mull more. 👍🏼

[@arleebean]

It's such a hard balance to figure out xD We'll help each other through!!

[@spiltink_2732]

In the intro I was like “WAIT WTH? NO DON’T DIRTY YOUR WORKSPACE ;-;” then I realized it was her cleaning in reverse aha..

[@spillingthetea2519]

Wooosh

[@spiltink_2732]

spilling the tea r/ihavereddit

[@elianayvonne7386]

spilling the tea you didn’t even r/woosh right

[@fancifulfox3940]

@@elianayvonne7386 neither did you...?

[@Trebinhas]

I was "wTF the glass is bLEEDING-"

[@2degucitas]

So is this what the expression "mull it over" comes from?

[@lilab27]

people aren’t sure but it might be! www.etymonline.com/word/mull

[@forgottenecho2163]

@@lilab27 Ah, thank you 😊

[@Vlad2319]

There's also mulling wine

[@kristiw.1823]

Beautiful red!! That takes an incredible amount of patience. I would love to see what sort of green you'd come up with, for your favorite.

[@pepperpotato5562]

Oh so just to make watercolors you needa glass slab, grippy thingy, pigment, binder, and muller..? oh that sounds expensive

[@strawberry8099]

yeah but it'll save you more in the long run

[@serynina]

Also as an artist, making your own paint helps you figure out which colors cater to your ideal swatch.

[@painovoimaton]

The most expensive thing will be the pigments

[@Jayariee]

@@strawberry8099 how long is the long run? That's always an important question. Economically, accounting for inflation most things don't actually work out better

[@strawberry8099]

@@Jayariee buying paint over time and spending more on pigments which will be more expensive but give you more bang for your buck and you can choose your colors and adjust to your liking, I just personally think it's better and save you a little bit more money but it's really a preference :p

[@Falconxr8]

My anxiety was getting worried about the paint going off the glass panel 😱😱

[@jeeprso2030]

Me too!!!

[@infoninja]

Yea, my OCD was kicking in

[@graciebrisky2989]

Yea same

[@lucicortez5126]

LazyLozart MEE TOO

[@ightimamoveovertoadifferen8116]

LazyLozart Same

[@Anna-tv8gr]

wOW I can’t believe there’s people out there that can just...do this. Like this is some next level artistry. Man do i feel untalented now.

[@missbeaussie]

Same

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

Why can’t you learn?

[@txin999]

Paint making is something you can learn. It’s a skill. You just need the equipment.

[@luminariel3765]

That shade of red is hard to find in anything - lipstick, fabric, proper paints.... It's a fascinating, nearly neon red. Not quite Fire Engine, but not a true red either. It's truly an interesting color. I am curious if you ever try mica powders in your paints, whether as a main ingredient or a minor additive for sparkle. Do you do primarily solid, plain color pans? Or do you get adventurous with the shimmer, glitter, and metallic?

[@batman1542]

I felt stupid while reading this because my uneducated ass only recognize *red*

[@fakenamefakesurname5005]

Wow honestly i had no idea that it takes so much to mix a pigment, i'm shook

[@BengtRosini13]

Historically, red has always been a difficult color. Even mercury based at a point.

[@blakcnagisa01]

It wasn't blue? I have read the contrary: that red, white and black are the easiest colors to do, and that's why they have so much symbolic meaning in fairy tales and mythology.

[@lore_nza]

@@blakcnagisa01 it's blue in fact - or bright yellow at the very least. Red was probably the easiest color to obtain as red pigments are very common in nature

[@blakcnagisa01]

@@lore_nza true! I remembered this documentary about natives of Australia and their art, the prominent color was red and was made from the earth.

[@aidenflame1576]

VII The Magician ive heard of purple, super expensive and difficult. why it was used for royalty and not in flags. saw it in most disgusting jobs in history, love those documentaries

[@aidenflame1576]

nearing e d of video: will lady u gota new subscriber ALSO OMFG I LOVE ALL THE BLUE COLOURS I WANT SO MUCH..... OAO

[@spiderinroses]

the part where you made a heart for us actually popped a smile on my face lol thank you, here's a heart for you too ❤️

[@Sandrinesgallery]

That red pigment reminds me of when I try to mix Nesquik to cold milk! Hehe! That said, what a beautiful red, well done!

[@elegant_elation_art]

It might be easier to mix the pigment and binder in a bowl, then pour it onto the glass to mull. Just an idea since you said the pigment did not mix easily. 💚

[@radioactiveferrets]

I've seen soap makers blend first with a spatula, then a stick blender, and then add their pigment in with a spatula and it might be a different medium, but the idea seems to work out

[@nojaybay]

Read her reply in the pinned comment 💙

[@grayish2145]

You should upload all of the mulling footage you have because it is strangely satisfying to watch

[@gabrielbrunoa]

Arleesha, I've been watching your videos for a couple of years now and I've finally just got the courage to comment. Thank you so much for making these videos. They're absolutely gorgeous and super relaxing. I love that whenever I'm feeling super stressed, I can turn on one of your videos and instantly feel better. I love your channel!

[@Crearesketch]

This was my first time ever watching someone making a paint of any kind in their home, it was truly mesmerizing

[@evahrivnakova9374]

It is so "RED" ima in love.. we learnt in school a lot like how to make drawing coal, how to gild leather, how to male own wool paper, even how to make paint that was used in cave drawings.. and ton of artistic stuff but we never learnt how to make watercolors :/

[@mimidoll13]

Me an idiot: wondering why you unroll your mat that way

[@winteryash]

meanwhile, me: oh, so for what purpose is she putting those paint on the platform so weirdly that it looks like dirt...

[@mintfae8936]

@@winteryash I thought she was putting something to make the mat stick to the table lol

[@arcy9289]

The only time when youtube reccomended something that became one of my favorite videos. I guess this is what a soul healing video should look like

[@flostalzhu1490]

Your paint making videos are always lovely and educational! Excited to see more

[@rorycarter2499]

Tried this at home, made a mess. Now It looks like a crime scene.

[@rizwanakousar1104]

Wat did u expect ;-; like srsly wat did u expect except a crime scene

[@jeezers]

@@rizwanakousar1104 what*

[@riddhigupta8792]

Lmao

[@kskdkkwksdm8164]

@@jeezers shut up

[@bluelagoon4]

I personally put the pigment before adding (progressively) the binder, it's like cooking, you incorporate the ingredients easily.

[@borkborkie5471]

*Yes Im back here to admit that I really enjoy watching this and it’s so calming that I can fall asleep to it*

[@luul9713]

Love watching your paint making videos! They’re so calming. Thank you for sharing your process with us!

[@silverwolf2685]

I have a question. Is it possible to over mull the paint and if so, does it affect the paint any?

[@kevinmoreira4583]

treefrog ochs I don't think so... Maybe the color would be more flowy but that's not a disadvantage. But if you don't Mull enough I think the color would be granular

[@LaynieFingers]

@@kevinmoreira4583 Mulling makes sure all of the pigment is dispersed into the binder. If it isn't mulled enough, the unbound pigment can rub off the paper. Granulation, as far as I'm aware, isn't related to mulling.

[@Zenica204]

Over mulling is actually a thing. If you mull to the point where the fluid/wetness is too minimal and then keep going you can actually grind the pigment down further and make it duller. A lot of natural pigments have a sweet spot on pigment granule size. Too small and they are dull and lifeless, too large and they don't make good paint. It would be a LOT of work to do this... most grinding actually occurs in a mortar and pestle. I have purchased a few pigments and hand to grind them more because they weren't perfectly ground for watercolour.

[@LaynieFingers]

@@Zenica204 Very interesting! Thanks for the clarification!

[@Laoiseach24]

I know these videos are probably very hard to make, i’m so grateful for these videos. they are so incredibly calming. thank you for putting in the effort to show us this.

[@timmy6466]

This is a genuine question. It's probably dumb but I need to know. What if I blend it? Then mull it? What will happen?

[@radioactiveferrets]

You'd probably have to scrape your blender really well, but it might save time, as blenders are made to... Well, blend.

[@kioshekat7931]

That is the prettiest orange mis I've ever seen. It's like an autumn leaf

[@lennonmcbird06]

This was calming and very interesting to watch!! I had a bit of a rough day, and this was a great video to chill out to.

[@Missannaliesje]

Love the color! It might be easier to mull the color if you first mix the pigment with water and alcohol to a quark like consistency with the pallet knife, then you can add the binder and mull. This will also improve the dispersion in the overall paint (you’ll have more color when you dilute it with water). Really like that you make videos about paint making!

[@GutzNRibz]

I know there's these kilns/ovens for resin that people use, the majority of resins dries faster and therefore has better results when you apply heat to then, maybe you should check out if these same kilns can work to speed to drying process of your watercolors if you really wanna making paint making into a investment. And i also understand why there such few reds in watercolor brands that scratch my itch, if it's this hard by hand it must not that much easier even with the machines.

[@AlexYorim]

I've seen some videos on how to make paint, but this is where I find what the muller is. Thanks for explaining on how it's use to even out the pigment.

[@iGoRawrrx333]

Oh my god I love that you have Cole from Dragon Age Inquisition on your paint tin. I’m in love 😍

[@thegammakat]

I absolutely LOVE watching the mulling! Love hearing it to. Definitely a favorite part

[@infoninja]

Just found this video. So soothing, so informative, so inspiring. Thank you! I will now make my own paints once my studio is set up. Again, thank you. Had no idea paint making could be so therapeutic. ♡♡♡

[@veraterbraak9640]

I love these paintmaking videos! They're so relaxing to watch. I would maybe like to see longer pieces of video about the mulling process.

[@ralithcoa8651]

I’ve always wanted to make my own paint, and watching your videos gave me the push I needed to finally do it!

[@subzerocosmic]

Christian Robinson did it work?

[@honeybat8803]

My favourite part was when she (you) filled the container & pans ! It was so pretty & satisying ‼️❤️❣️🩸

[@user-xu9ot9zk9q]

Can you pls make more videos/montages of you just making your own colors?? I find it super relaxing, almost ASMR like, plus it’s super satisfying seeing the end result. Such a beautiful color btw, takes a lot of work but worth it :)

[@Beautywithdog]

Both her paint making and her voice is magical.

[@nouranahmed7856]

I dont think I will ever get bored of this series❤

[@rdsiddarth7835]

Red is such a mesmerizing colour I love red

[@LastLady1]

I had bought your introspective sticker set recently, and they've arrived yesterday

[@arleebean]

Thanks again for your support and kindness!!! I appreciate you so much 😭😭❤❤❤

[@lauraquigley7180]

I just got mine, too! I love them so much!

[@CarolynPuckett]

It makes me sorta happy to see that this video did so well despite you being a smaller creator. I think that the way you carry yourself as an educator on the platform is something that I hope you get a lot of credit and support for!

[@danielross6611]

Dats a lot of paint in that jar at the end. Have you ever considered getting empty metal tubes and filling those with your paint? I personally like being able to pour my own pans or working with fresh paint.

[@bethaniepetitpas5699]

It resists the binder initially due to the fineness of the pigment particles.

[@amy-fj4gu]

I’m sure that mixing in a bowl first then pouring it out to mull would help.

[@victoriaarriazola2590]

The paint mulling was SOOOOOO satisfying

[@Olivia-cl6ww]

I’ve never thought of making paint! Also mixing the pigment was so satisfying

[@thebookishcate]

I remember watching this video 2 years ago and was wondering where I first watched a watercolor made, only now did I manage to find it again 🥺🥺 this is absolutely calming and amazing

[@lunamoth5486]

Me spotting the cole sticker and going 👀👀 Anyways, i love this shade of red,so vibrant and happy ☺

[@jennw6809]

So interesting how it seems to become more opaque as the pigment disperses. As far as I understand, the pigment is also going through a process of hydrating as well.

[@halicusnguyen8864]

This seems really cool :D I've only sketched and done some digital dabbling here and there, and this really made me want to explore this paint-making experience a lot more :) thank you

[@adamsaoud7191]

yes it cool to make ur own colors because some are so expensive for no good reason while u can find it as powder more cheaper so thank u so much

[@hellodelightfulrando]

❤️❤️❤️❤️ I’ve been using this red in my Qor set a lot recently. It’s definitely my favorite red too 😍

[@TealKorby]

I feel like it takes such a beautiful appreciation for colors to take the time making it and perfecting it to work with 😊

[@malpharynx]

take a shot every time she says dispersed lol (this isnt meant to offend its a great video

[@shfqhrosli]

Tammy Lindley & also “a long time”

[@mememaster6928]

Tammy Lindley does 'dispersion' count

[@2112Dahlia]

PR254 is also my favourite one. Sennelier 's is the one I use but the name is Sennelier Red. Their Rose Dore Madder Lake is PR255 which is a bit warmer but beautiful too! Interesting to see just how much time and effort it takes to make paint! Your paint looks lovely!

[@arleebean]

Ah, you're right! Thanks. :] ♥♥

[@the_flora_archives]

Watching you make paint is so addicting. I love the whole process. It really makes me wish i had more skill with a paint brush!

[@Chandemic]

Thanks for showing the mulling process! It is good to know how the process goes and I found that you are the only resource that does that!

[@atya.homayounsaraj8892]

Ur voice is soooo SATISFYING. i love ur videos keep up the good work

[@Zenica204]

Have you tried prewetting your reds with alcohol or some similar fluid? A lot of pigments float on top of the wet surface but are pretty easily dissolved into ethanol or IPA before blending with the binder.

[@BankruptMonkey]

I need a video of just 4 hours uncut of you mixing the binder and pigment over and over, it's very satisfying.

[@BunnyNevermore]

i don't even paint & have no idea about what ur talking about but this was so relaxing & satisfying. i now truly appreciate the hard work that goes into this art

[@plurbleblurble7873]

No-one: KZbin recommendation: r e d

[@sami6998]

Its so satisfying seeing it become nore vibrant

[@Audrey-to1qq]

Hi arleesha ive been waiting for this video and im so glad it's fianally here

[@vomicadea2595]

Pretty

[@caffeinatedx]

I love your color making process because I like mixing colors. btw, I would happily watch hours of you just mulling paint while I do my work.

[@lilmuknine6626]

Title: My favourite red, handmade Me: BLOOD i said thank you i designed it

[@vidrovszki]

😂 👌

[@weirdamy4555]

This is like ASMR for your eyeballs! I could watch this all day!

[@dhan9602]

my favorite color! ❤️ your voice is so relaxing, you just earned a new subscriber 👏🏽💕

[@irljellywyrm]

I love watching you mull it's so satisfying and pretty to see how the paint changes as you go

[@dreamersnaha]

I have a question, why didn't you mix the binder and the pigment in a bowl ?

[@arleebean]

This has been a popular question, and it’s mostly because I don’t want to have another surface/container to clean up. The slab works, it just takes a little time.

[@0mnom519]

Watching you mawling is kinda peaceful it relieves my stress a little

[@DreamPinkClouds]

Me: cannot draw a straight line Also me : watches the whole video and nods pretending to understand everything

[@fluffystuff500]

Your voice is so calming. I love it.

[@Castiff]

Just remember to always check the toxicity of the paint! Some paints have poisonous materials that professionals should only be using! Stay safe everyone ^^

[@mauvecosmic2996]

Oh my god! I love that red so much! Most of my watercolor sets don't have the red color that i really like. But your is so beautiful, this is the red that I'm looking for! I can't wait until you put these paints on store!

[@jayofthep]

Somewhere between Bob Ross and some of the asmr stuff I love to fall asleep too... if you ever considered doing that stuff I'd definitely listen to an hour of you talking paint whilst mixing... mulling (is that what the glass grinding is?) And this chilled music :)

[@maggieengelbert1249]

Now THAT is serious dedication and love. SO beautiful and satisfying (not to you, I’m sure!). This is ridiculously cool, and I can’t even begin to fathom the amount of effort and heart that goes into making your paints. So glad this showed up in my recommended! ❤️

[@truekat]

Me: wow I really want to try make it! My lazyness: ArE YOu SuRE aBoUt ThAT?

[@arianac2448]

Man, I'm not a native English speaker, and I don't really know it well, but I only realized halfway on the video that I didn't have the subtitles on, and it was amazing. The way she pronounces the words makes it easier for me to understand what she's saying without having to read the subtitles. And oh, sis, you have a new subscriber.

[@anonymouspotato]

So this is like tempering in paint language? *Interesting*

[@donnel736]

gosh i never knew this was how people made watercolors! all the early swatches are so weird! it's so cool!!

[@trini_d9]

❤️ for red paint

[@anitacigarette]

Reminds me of when I was a teen & would make water color paint with different colored shale rocks. Cool channel to stumble upon!

[@askialuna7717]

1:12 binder that sounds like a lot of binders. I thought that the increased binder requirement is due to the fact that transparent organic pigments are much lighter and that's why I went by volume and used as much as with the other pigments. For example, a tablespoon only has one gram and for another earth pigment it is 12 grams, both of them need about the same number of tablespoons of binder or the transparent pigment a few tablespoons more.