Paint-Making Q&A - Making Yellow Iron Oxide - Handmade Watercolors

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[@alexej6080]

I don't intend to make paint myself, but I love these videos for better understanding watercolour paints and pigments. Thanks for all the info!

[@Lewisiaisoutofcontext]

As a fellow watercolour paint maker, I have to agree that phthalo colours are a nightmare to work with. I've made four or five batches over the last year and I always start out saying "well it's just a teaspoon of pigment, I can handle this" and end up in tears because everything I own (including myself) is covered in not only extremely fine but EXTREMELY STAINING dust that is surely destined to destroy the universe one day, all while the teaspoon of pigment has turned into a whole cup of paint because I severely misjudged the pigment-binder ratio. Again. Ahh, the joys of paint making. :'')

[@reyjohnson3732]

Do you add water to it before your binder? Just curious

[@Lewisiaisoutofcontext]

@@reyjohnson3732 No, it doesn't want to bind to water at all, that's why it's a hard colour to mull. At least that's how the pigment I've got reacts. I think other people use a small amount of rubbing alcohol but I've never tried that.

[@arigatoespacialsuperadmiti7316]

@@Lewisiaisoutofcontext Even if I don't do watercolors I understand that because one day, at chemistry class I needed one food paint, so I bought little bag of a blue color and.... IT WAS THE DEVIL It was on my pencil case, Everytime that I touched something in there my hands were full of blue, even if I used alcohol to clean everything, I was a nightmare so I ended with new things and new pencil case because of the strong pigment all over my things.

[@watercolourartincapetown2919]

Pthalo is so beautiful to paint with 😍😍 I’m curious to watch a pthalo mixing video, on why it’s such a menace

[@Lewisiaisoutofcontext]

@@watercolourartincapetown2919 It's absolutely gorgeous. I'm planning to make some more paint soon to top up my pans, maybe I'll make a video of the process. 😊

[@olebagofbones3268]

I love when you make paint it’s very relaxing to watch

[@maddhappy2286]

Also, adding chalk to gouache is not bad! Its pretty standard, you can add a different mineral if you like, but it is neccessary for that opaque look ^w^

[@arleebean]

That’s good to know, thank you!

[@bluewren65]

No, actually you do not need chalk or any other mineral. Top quality gouache, like M. Graham or Schminke Horadam achieve opacity by simply packing the binder with loads and loads of pigment. It may be pretty standard for cheap brands, but if you want gouache of the highest quality then run away from any brand that adds chalk for opacity.

[@maddhappy2286]

@@bluewren65 okay, thanks for the correction, but i am curious, how do they get it to (for lack of a better word) stick to the paper? If you have too much binder in watercolors they just rub off the page. Never really had a problem with that, even with my cheapest gouache.

[@bluewren65]

@@maddhappy2286 I'm no expert on paint manufacture, but I believe it is a function of the particle size of the pigment. The paint particles in gouache are not mulled like they are in water colour. The larger particle size allows a very high pigment load to binder ratio as the particles themselves interact with each other to assist in the binding. According to the recipe on the Schminke website all you need to do is mix the binder and the pigment together, whack it in a tube and you're good to go. I presume there is a lot of "mixing" involved to get it to a smooth consistency, but definitely no mulling involved. I've tried to find info online about hand made gouache, but the sources are very thin on the ground and most include chalk in the recipes. I even tried google scholar, hoping there might be some scientific papers on it, but no joy. I plan to reach out to Schminke as they supply both pigments and binder for gouache making to learn a little more. Who knows, I may one day make a you tube video that no one will ever see because the algorithm sees me as a "fly in the ointment" :))

[@maddhappy2286]

@@bluewren65 thank you for the reply anyway, i would watch it if you did as i am very curious

[@alittlefella985]

Whenever you talk about how important it is to use a Respirator, I think back to a moment back in Spring of 2019, when I was visiting a sort of art-school as a trial-day. We made paint and could choose between watercolors, gouache, acrylics, etc.. And we were supposed to experiment between actual pigment dusts, veggies and spices, as well as things we could find outside like flowers and such. I tried it with red beets and since that did not work out at all, opted to mix more with the pigment dust. We. were. not. advised. to. use. respirators. back then I had only watched a bit about paint-making from your videos and was excited to try out paint making myself, I didn't know about the respirators or forgot about them, idk, point is, that class was dangerous and we weren't well educated. We didn't even have all that glass panel and mullet schmancy, just some mortar and pestle, spoons and plastic cups... lol. I never went to that school again.

[@jinn2722]

It probably was because inhaling beet and vegetable dust is no where near as bad as inhaling potentially toxic finely ground rocks

[@Whattheshityennefer]

They may have not been using actual pigments as they are expensive and probably were using a different coloring agent that is less hazardous.

[@tee6724]

Whenever I miss your voice, I always (re)watch your videos. I love watching these paint making videos you have. It's such a nifty little "creative science" and one I'd love to make a hobby when I have more room myself!

[@maddhappy2286]

I picked up my glass pane on the side of the road, its about a third of an ich. Not counting pigments it did cost almost exactly a hundred, could be cheaper with a smaller muller than i chose, i got the biggest one on Jacksons.

[@dianelindemann-msa690]

I started making watercolors about a month ago. I realized that I have practically everything on hand. Including a 2 1/2 ft black granite slab from a relative who is in construction. Other than distilled water and a glass muller and some pigments, the little half pans were in expensive, this is quite doable for under $100. Note taking, sourcing supplies are very important

[@suzisandpiper]

Yes I chose a cheaper glass panel than are offered in art stores...it’s perfect. The muller is the biggest expense, but if looked after it’s a one off purchase. The rest can be done in stages. Starting with a pre-made binder helps to get you out the gate while you work everything out too. It means your first paints will be successful. I love learning and trying out different recipes and knowing I can make my own paint gives me such a good feeling.

[@helenbooks5389]

I purchased a glass chopping board from the local £/💲 shop. Does the job perfectly. I used wet/dry sandpaper to make it abrasive. Paint making is super relaxing and saved my sanity during lock down. Thank you so much for the fantastic and informative videos. ♥️

[@gracehoag9491]

the book "The artist's guide to studio methods and materials" was recommended to me by a painting professor at university. it has some great info on pigments and their history, as well as toxicity :)

[@reyjohnson3732]

I love your videos! I've wanted to make my own watercolors for years, and because of the tips in your videos, I've made myself a small pallette of primaries. I use tea tree oil in my binder to deter bacteria and mold growth.

[@Finelinernerd]

I’m making a small batch of primaries too because of Arleesha! How did you find making the red? I bought Pyrrole pigment (254) and it’s got this like oil spill look in the light and no matter how much binder I use it rubs off the swatch, if you have any advice I’d love to hear it 🖤🖤

[@MissisSheDevil]

Wouldn’t a food dehydrator make it easier and faster to dry your paints in the pan so you can fill them faster? 🤔 not sure if that will work for paints but it seems logical to me 😊

[@Mysticoli]

I am a student who just started paint making this year as part of an individual exploration class, and I can say that your videos have been one of the most helpful things and helped me get started. Thank you for creating a community base of knowledge for this sort of thing, since a lot of the information that's out there is guarded as trade secrets. There is a really good book that I've been using call the painters handbook, by mark gottsegen. It's a textbook that goes into a lot of really good detail on paint making and general art material making.

[@watrgrl2]

I just have to say that you are amazingly talented and a gifted teacher. I find you easy to understand, full of great information and tips and it’s a genuine pleasure to watch your channel.

[@selinamularz9194]

I saved a lot of money on my muller by buying fermentation weights on Amazon and carving a handle that I then just glued onto the weight. Since the wood was free (oak branch from my yard) I only paid about $15 for the glue (epoxy) and the weight.

[@mjpete27]

I do appreciate your paint making videos! I have determined this is not an activity for me. I like how you demonstrate how a paint is made and so relaxing for us to watch! You have a lovely voice and manner about you that reinforces the relaxing aspect of your videos. Thank you for sharing your expertise and giving us insight into this experience. I am looking forward to watching your next video on painting or paint making! You produce quality content and we appreciate You! Happy New Years!

[@artwhisps312]

I believe there's such thing as a glass tamper for espresso, it looks exactly like a muller and should act like one and it costs about 20 dollars on Amazon. so it could be a good idea to look into that

[@reyjohnson3732]

Yes! It would just need sanded.

[@artwhisps312]

@@reyjohnson3732 yeah I forgot to mention that. but also this is a very good idea for people on a budget that want something like a muller

[@blahmcblah7994]

I can't find anything like that on amazon, would you post a link?

[@artwhisps312]

@@blahmcblah7994 it seems that all the glass tampers on Amazon have sold out. This is a link to a store that sells one, it's about $25. This is basically the only website I could find a glass one as of now. www.myespressoshop.com/products/tamper-crystal-clear-glass-by-joe-frex I'll try to provide an amazon link for one if it becomes available in the near future

[@blahmcblah7994]

@@artwhisps312 Thanks!! That's really helpful!

[@CabbyHat]

I love your videos so much - I don't have the time and money to get into this hobby myself, but watching you do it and hearing you share your knowledge is really fun. I also love that you're approaching it from the point of view of a hobbyist - so many artists on youtube exclusively work from the point of view of assuming that everyone they're talking to is out to make money off of what they're teaching how to do, and that can get stressful! Thanks for making a little island of calm and satisfaction on the internet ^_^

[@visionofawallflower]

Thank you for sharing this! It looks so relaxing and meditative to sit there and swirl the paints, I’d love to try it.

[@selahpaintco]

I also really recommend EveBolt's KZbin channel! She has a great paintmaking series and goes through lots of important info as well as troubleshooting!

[@terrysibert6041]

I am having a hard time finding her paint making videos in particular. Would you put a link here?

[@hayleym1012]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aV7Yc6uipdGlj7c Her videos don't really measure much, which is why I prefer arleebean's videos. Eve Bolt does a bunch of small/personal batch sizes and also doesn't use great mulling materials (literally a teeny glass plate and a little glass pebble) but it kind of works. Certain issues shes had with colors couldve been solved by using better materials but the basics of paint making are definitely there and they're well-produced!

[@shamardaniel4819]

Yayy!! Another excellent paint making video to start the year strong!!

[@ALLTHATREMAiiiNS]

I usually don't like asmr videos, but I can imagine an asmr version of paint making would be so soothing and relaxing. I definitely would and wish to watch this kind of video. Thank you very much for sharing your experience with this hobby. 🌞🌞

[@lindseyB_33]

This is so neat to see how they are made! Thank you for the info!! I was looking into buying homemade watercolors and to see them made on a homemade scale is fantastic!

[@artbysolar-theresa]

Pizza and paint making with arleebean.... a wonderful Thursday with good content and tons of info. Thanks for sharing the links. I intend to make more colors this year and experiment with genuine pigments.

[@irmarivas7603]

You're an awesome teacher! I am very new to playing with paint making, but you explain it so well. Thank you!

[@khaspertastic9902]

When you use a pallet knife to move all of the paint back to the center, I wonder if a bakers bench knife would be more efficient and less of a headache. Worth a shot!

[@anniefilippone4177]

thank you for the video!! i found it really helpful! ive always prefered painting with watercolor and ive been researching a lot this week on tips and materials and theres definitely limited information on it. So thank you for sharing what you know! Ill definitely be checking out your other videos!

[@bruceosborne1892]

Really enjoy watching your videos, as I'm thinking of giving it a try. Very comprehensive and educational. Thank you so much.

[@sarahbrischke255]

Awesome info thank you. Had never seen or thought of making paint. Think its something I'd love to try in the future

[@000vaskz000]

this color is gorgeous!! loved watching the process

[@Dan.B.Artist]

Thanks for the mention. I do struggle sometimes answering some of these questions myself as like you said a lot of paint making is trial and error and there isn't really a strict recipe. More like a ingredient list and you have to figure out the rest. I didn't know that Kremer restrict their cadmiums, I do have a pigment from them that I had to sign forms for and included in it was a clause where I couldnt sell the paint. It was still an interesting pigment to make though.

[@bossu5648]

Your relaxing voice along with the mesmerising process of making the watercolour makes my day

[@Makbabe72]

I love all your videos, and just did one of your skill share classes. I have really enjoyed your paint making videos, almost tempting to try as a new hobby but i don’t get enough painting time in right now. Maybe future goals!

[@Shesvii]

My phthalo turquoise does the same thing! The first time I got it (last year in January) I tried to make some paint with it and it was a nightmare. Also the tinting strength was so unbelievably high it needed a weird ratio of just a tiny bit of pigment and tons of binder, which made it super liquid and slow to dry. In October I finally dared to prepare it again and it went better. The pans hardened nicer and I managed to control the dust a bit by milling very small amounts of pigment. Still messy and toxic.

[@madilove323]

I ADORE you and your channel and your art. Thank you so very much for sharing, I hope this year is tremendously kind to you and your loved ones. 💖✨💕💓✨💖💕

[@peterplantec7911]

very well presented ariebean. Nice work.

[@emilyrunyan8335]

i love your paint making videos! your voice is so calming, thank you for sharing all your knowledge with the rest of us :-). i do have a quick question though, how do you store your paints that you’ve already poured and dried in your half pans?

[@samsarastuff296]

These videos are really helpful! One source i love is a blog called "handprint", you can easily find it searching "handprint : technique". I learned almost everything there is to know about watercolours from this lovely man.

[@c.catlover4080]

www.handprint.com/HP/WCL/water.html

[@c.catlover4080]

www.handprint.com/HP/WCL/water.html

[@artmadebyRed]

I got myself some finely grounded pigments and am wondering if I necessarily need a glass Muller for the first try or if I can get by with a pallet knife or maybe the bottom of a glass jar?

[@suree861]

Sometimes, i really wonder why you don’t have more subs. You really deserve a lot more! Nice vid btw 💕

[@mir1383]

I always look forward to your videos 💖 thank you for all the wonderful content

[@fernandarochamachado874]

Great video!! I kept waiting for you to talk about the "aquazol" written in your notebook, how do you use it? Can you use it combined with your binder? Thanks for sharing tho!

[@jenthulhu]

The aquazol is the binder. It's used in place of gum arabic. It's the same binder that Qor uses.

[@fernandarochamachado874]

@@jenthulhu thank you, I heard something like that. I was just confused because when she talked about the binder, she only mentioned gum arabic

[@jenthulhu]

@@fernandarochamachado874 Yep. I'm surprised she didn't mention that.

[@cynoglav9665]

@@jenthulhu that's incorrect. She uses aquazol as an additive to improve flow.

[@jenthulhu]

cynoglav Yes-you’re totally right. I learned later that i had misunderstood what aquazol was.

[@leilazerrouki7040]

I missed you ! To be honest more than some others that also stopped posting for the holidays. ❤ I'm also happy to have a paint made video, that pigment/color is so pretty... It Can be strong when used and nearly become... Too much when so, it's still a very nice color !

[@leilazerrouki7040]

*I also like your other type of video, particularly the painting of a piece (or limited color challenge)

[@stickerooni]

This was really, really fascinating. Thank you!

[@erdbeerfussel1]

Thank you for your Videos. I really love them, because they are so helpful to me.💐 I already learned a lot. But I still have a Question. Should I use the facemask the whole time, or just while adding the pigment? 😬

[@calieandco]

The pigment particles are particularly dangerous because they are ground to such a fine powder, if inhaled they can cause damage to your lungs. This is dangerous concerning anything this small that you'd be working with for a period of time. Extra fine powders will also linger in the air longer than other particles too. I think it would be safe to wear a mask the whole time. It is also important to get a mask that is NIOSH approved; this means it will catch small particles

[@danieljamesbinderystu2968]

I put gum dextrin in my gouache binder. I hate and don't use chalk or pw6 in my gouache. The only gouache I use is M graham and schmincke... I tweeked my gouache recipe based off those 2 brands of gouache.

[@MelisaMadenoglu]

These paint making videos are awesome! I would love to see more of your paint making vids

[@Judith-H7]

Thank you. My supplies will be here soon and I can start making watercolor my own. I like your videos so much👍🏻😃. Best regards from Germany.

[@AllanJayQuesada]

Will clove oil that's food grade work aside from the therapeutic grade that i saw you used?

[@jennahowell4610]

First love love your videos! I have just started making paint for fun. I was just curious of your thoughts on the most difficult colors to make, if after you get the paint started, using a rock tumbler to mix the paint? I tried that on a synthetic carmine with a couple large glass marbles in it and let it run for about an hour. I’m not 100% but it seemed to be a good idea 🤣

[@ffastudio9453]

This so useful and wonderful! Do you know what the honey and glycerine is for? How they change the properties?

[@StephPais]

Thanks for this. So helpful 🎉

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

Thank you for sharing your video... Now you may have already gotten to this point on your own.. but it's that I would recommend always from the begining of it from the start with the 1:1 ratio and move up from there.. and I think as far as decoding the amount of the ratio and that going with scale weight rather then a measurement one like a tablespoon or cup etc. I just feel it would allow you a good starting point this not getting too much of one then the other .. and the weight will just give you a much better precise amount of the items ..

[@mshahjalal1890]

I wanna mix the pigment with that glass tool.It looks kinda fun to me.

[@ShadowoftheDude]

Basic Gouache Recipe: Make watercolour, but use way more pigment than you usually would (like start with a 3:2 pigment:binder ratio?) and ignore the "Bolt Test" where you rub a swatch with tissue or paper towel to see if any pigment rubs off (in gouache you'll always have some pigment rub off, every professional brand I've tried does the same). This is how Winsor & Newton claims to achieve opacity without using any opaque white pigments.

[@Erdhenne]

I heared somewhere that good guache also shouldn't contain glycerin.

[@bluewren65]

I don't think you have to mull gouache either. The pigment particles are purposely larger as this is what gives it the opacity. ie you simply mix the pigment with the binder.

[@subkha1007]

I'm still a bit confuse on the use of oxgall. Did you mix it during the watercolor making? Or when you use the paint?

[@khanmehak]

Thats absolutely beautiful you are doing a great job... How do you dry the watercolours and do you put any essence init?

[@lilyrogers-grant6334]

Thanks for the video! It was really informative. I'm wondering how you know about ratios for certain pigments... you mention 10:1 for the Kremer blue you showed us. What about that pigment made you use such small amount of pigment? Thanks!

[@MrSonic1953]

I have found a few different soft rocks (Ochre) that are, as I was told, good for paint making. The variations in tone and color is from light yellow/cream, a little darker cream, reddish, black (I think this is a volcanic rock), and purplish. Is there a source to classify this ochre rock colors?

[@janellej1]

This was incredibly informative! Just beginning to learn about mixing watercolors. I understand some pigments are harder to mix than others. I'm in Canada and will likely order from Kama, just wondering if that statement is kind of an "across the board" with pigments used for making watercolors. That seems like a lot really steep learning curve if every color needs a different recipe of binder to pigment ratio! Whew!

[@franziska9260]

I love these paint making videos and I don't even know why

[@mrsktank]

In watching this I am wondering your clean up process? I use my kitchen table and wasn't sure if I should be rinsing all the stuff off in my kitchen sink.

[@jtbmetaldesigns]

Nope! I wouldn’t recommend that! I’d recommend going to a utility room or garage and take cheap power towel, 91% isopropyl or denatured ethyl alcohol, and a trash bag. When you are all done use water and alcohol to clean everything and trash the paper towels!

[@puffy6768]

My favorite color 🌞

[@ShamelesslyCreative]

Thank you for this video! I have been wondering about watercolor paint making! I love learning new things! and may try my hand at a batch of a color I use up frequently, some day in the future. But this video was really helpful. I am not sure what I would do with all the paint? seems excessive unless you were also selling it? I am guessing you could make a tiny tiny batch say 2 to 4 half pans if it is just ratios? but I am thinking that time and energy out put would still be similar for mixing regardless of the size of the batch?

[@katet.6165]

Can i use mica powder as alternative to pigments?

[@tamago-chan5286]

Thanks for inspiring me to start mulling watercolors! I got a muller for Christmas ;)

[@creativesolutionstoart]

Do you find that cosmetic grade iron oxide’s are suitable for making watercolor paint? Just trying to think of another resource for pigments… I happen to already on quite a bit of these from my make up making days including shimmery Mika pigments

[@froggie2312]

what grade would handmade paints be? i’d assume somewhere in the professional range?? but maybe i’m wrong

[@allycat8333]

Typically professional grade, so long as fillers were not added.

[@Knock15Out]

YOUR SO PRETTY IM GONNA DIE !!!!!! i started a deep dive into your videos because i fell down the rabbit hole and i love them theyre so soothing and awesome and your voice is so pretty ilysmty

[@moma-b]

Very informative and useful video, thank you so much for sharing. I will certainly never make my own paint. 😂💖😎

[@kaywhite8377]

You're so beautiful!! And your content is so relaxing and informative, thank you

[@elinbirgis]

I wonder if you just mix the pigment with linseed oil when making oil paint... probably more to it though.

[@maplebunniestudios]

If you live in a humid area is it okay to keep wet paint in a fridge to prevent mold or will it affect the paint?

[@arhalia]

Apenas encontré tus vídeos y ya los amo

[@pujasapui1551]

What is the micron size pigment powder do we need?

[@Claudia000]

Thanks for answering my question!

[@hiddenshadow2105]

My apologies if it was already answered somewhere, but do you test your handmade paints on fungal/mold resistance? From what I read, most of factory-made paints include some fungicide. I personally had a bad experience with Cotman Cerulean some years ago: among about 50 colours I made into pans from tubes this was the only one that molded and the replacement Cotman was molding as well, so I assumed the whole batch was flawed. I see you mentioned clover oil as preservative, but were there any tests?

[@calieandco]

I've read that clover oil is a much more gentle preservative compared to fungicides paint manufacturers use. If the pans are completely dry though, they should be fine no matter the preservative. Preservatives are also added to extend the shelf life of the binder before it's mixed with paint too

[@ioanadumitrescu3836]

Can I use Iron Oxide pigments for Oil paint making? Please, I need help!

[@Vitrianna]

im watching this after 2 years you have posted this vid, i hope you reply... i just want to ask if iron oxide is much better to use than mica powders? are mica powders just metallic colors? how about grinding cheap watercolor cakes into powder and use that as a pigment? can that also work? i see lots of watercolor paint makers use eyeshadow palette to make liquid watercolors. i also watch someone using color pencil as pigment by sanding the leads and it was magical. so i really want to ask what kind of pigment is good... im considering using watercolor cakes for starting out, and also considering iron oxides if i plan to sell watercolors... is that good?

[@carolinethuy7650]

Does the colors that you mixed has an experation period?

[@gryla5290]

Have you tried mixing the pigments during paint making?

[@hkkhgffh3613]

Wicked I have a Kremer shop in my home town!

[@patriziacathey605]

Very informative and honest

[@akshatak1312]

I make colours after it gets dry air bubbles come on it, is it a good sing or bad

[@sofiamarcela346]

Do you recommend trying out paint making?

[@wt1820]

I would really like to make the paint myself but I really never had the courage to spend the money on the equipment but i don't think I ever will. But I like watching these videos to know better how to choose colours with non fugitive pigments and lightfastness. Thanks for all the info tho. ; ) :D xD

[@nicoletheknightowl7560]

Is it possible to make pastel colors by hand without adding titanium white?

[@neilangelodelacruz6907]

What is the liquid did you use to mix it ?

[@natasha3984]

Hi lovely, would a pestle and mortar work? Love these videos, I'm ordering all the stuff I need lol

[@BrooHow3167]

Yasssssssssssss I love your paint making videossssas 💛💛💛

[@elinbirgis]

my goal was to get cheaper colors but I know better now. Better to just buy the expensive tube than try to do it myself lol

[@MrSonic1953]

Why do you add honey to the binder?

[@haniya.fatima]

Which size muller do you use?

[@macy609]

how do you know when to stop mulling?

[@4clover682]

very informative!

[@cooingoutsoldyou9071]

Every time i Make yellow ohcre i use 8:1 (binder to pigment) so Its weird how You use a 1:1 ratio

[@42FalconX]

How does mulling affect the granulation of your paints?

[@calieandco]

I don't think mulling really changes that. Granulation happens because the pigment particles are ground smaller than others. I'm pretty sure mulling is like sifting in that it breaks clumps and combines it into the binder

[@deborahthompson3847]

Really enjoyed this! Thank you.

[@mh_tetehannas6321]

are you going to sell your paints?

[@crystalsnap]

What is the glass plate that you are using with the muller???

[@calieandco]

From what I've seen you basically need just tempered glass. They can come as cutting boards on sites like Amazon

[@norina.s]

What about using the glass slab in picture frames? Can’t you remove those and use that?

[@calieandco]

Those are way to small to use for mulling

[@doi_2]

Do you mix pigments ?