How I make my Tiktok Famous Water Colour Paint Binder| Emdoessketches

[@BecCastelijn]

The coolest part is that she's reviving practices that have been around across the world for centuries.. actually for millennia in one form or another!

[@ursamajo.r]

It's actually spelled millennia by the way, with two n's! Commenting so that I remember this better during my english final the day after tomorrow haha. I used to think it had only one n as well

[@BecCastelijn]

@@ursamajo.r hey, I hope your English final went well! 😊

[@ursamajo.r]

@@BecCastelijn It did, I have some great potential for getting the highest mark (that being L in my country, funnily enough)! I won't know for sure until midway through November though. Thanks for asking

[@Lucashim-nx2fg]

@@ursamajo.r Thats so Good ömggggg

[@ursamajo.r]

@@Lucashim-nx2fg Haha thank you. I got the L btw, very proud of it 🙂

[@thatswhatshesaid.literally737]

The clove oil is an antifungal agent that will keep your paints from becoming moldy. Very important, especially when you use all natural ingredients like honey which are prone to mold. 😊👍 Thanks for sharing! 🙏😊

[@stuffandchez2561]

Could you switch it out for vinegar or other oil?

[@Kunibram]

@@stuffandchez2561as long as it’s antifungal

[@THEbakerbunny]

Do I paint? No. Do I still have the urge to make the watercolor binder liquid? Yes. 😂

[@skylar3311]

I know this is a year late but if you have any old eyeshadows lying around that are really expired you could make this and use that old eyeshadow and have fun with art!

[@maggpiprime954]

I know this video is a year old, but I was talking to my dad today & I told him about your paint-making. I promised to send him your video about how to make binder, coz he loves buying dollar store eyeshadow to draw with. I also sent him your paint-mulling video. Hopefully, he'll be inspired to create again. 💖 He's the most talented artist I know.

[@PrincessFidelma]

I hope you don't mind me asking. How does your dad use the make up? (ie with a brush straight from the pot? as a paint? with a dip pen? etc....?) I need ideas! I have so much old make up that I thought I could use like a pastel powder or... something (I haven't tried it). I was so excited a couple of hours ago when I watched the paint-mulling video 😆 but now I've come crashing down to earth to find the equipment is a bit out of my price range 😭

[@maggpiprime954]

@@PrincessFidelma I don't actually know. His finished work looks like chalk pastels, so I assume he just uses his fingertips. Probably brushes, too, which can be moistened with water for more saturated colours. And no fixative, so I doubt his stuff will have any real longevity. He's used makeup pencils too, but they tend to leach out greasy moisturizers (bleh). Also: If you don't already know, a really good hack I learned from more than one art teacher, is to use hairspray as fixative. My preference is unscented pump, not aerosol.

[@PrincessFidelma]

@@maggpiprime954 Thanks 😊 Used like pastels was the only way I could think of working, but I was worried about how well they would last. I'd forgotten about the hairspray hack, then I remembered I few years ago I found an old aerosol hairspray in the back of a craft cupboard, and was like "What is that doing here?" then I remembered that 1 pastels lesson I had at college about 12 years earlier 😆 I was always afraid to use it, I was scared the chemicals would eat the paper. Oh! Sorry, I thought I replied straight away 🤦🏻‍♀

[@maggpiprime954]

@@PrincessFidelma No worries, I recognised the convo right away! 😄 I've used aerosol hairspray on tissue crafts and it creates a nice lacquer. Pretty durable and maintains a nice shine with layered applications.

[@dynogamergurl]

Finally someone that gives exact ingredients and amounts for binders 🤟🏼😫🤟🏼

[@Gabi-hv7xm]

What you need to make watercolor binder: Container Measuring tool Funnel Mixing tool Gum Arabic powder Distilled water (water thats been boiled to get rid of impurities) Vegetable glycerin (makes paint glossy) Optional: honey, and few drops of clove oil Recipe: Measure half a cup of gum Arabic powder About a cup of hot distilled water Mix together for little bit (clumps won’t dissolve right away) About a tablespoon of vegetable glycerin (helps paint looks less chalky if dealing with powdery pigment) (other option: honey) About half a tablespoon of honey (might help paint re-wet better) Couple drops of clover oil (apparently helps to last longer and smell nice) After mixing gum Arabic you want it to turn into a sap Leave alone for half an hour so it cool and dissolve After about 30 minutes should be little thicker than water Put lid on and put in fridge Keep in fridge when not in using because it could mold Tends to last about 1-2 months depending on the care You can keep bits of paint binder out at a time Squeeze bottle makes it easier to apply to the paint Now you have a watercolor paint binder that you can use to make paint out of almost anything This is what I’ve learned

[@gray_loves_space]

Ty

[@Woah110]

Tysm!

[@yummies78]

I'll watch the vid ... I'm more of a visual learners

[@StitchesAndKittens]

thanks

[@i_like_artt]

Dang ty

[@jennifermejia1335]

From tik tok queeen to KZbin queen 💕

[@emdoessketches]

thank you jenni hehe 😉

[@mimiwintermote886]

@@emdoessketches oh lala 😉

[@sarahdoan5553]

Yas

[@vincentfreddoyle7555]

@@emdoessketches Hi, I was wondering if you could make watercolor out of flowers/without pigment powder?

[@humanbean852]

As she should

[@tracyward7894]

I love the glass lid on that jar!!!

[@LunaBianca1805]

I got so much old eye shadow lying around which I probably shouldn't use anymore, but feels real real wasteful to just throw out, so I think I want to put this on my try- out - list thanks for sharing your recipe 😊❤

[@raikuthedragon3907]

Just got my gum Arabic to try and make my own watercolor! I hope I can get it to work!

[@safina250]

Three months later… did it work?????

[@raikuthedragon3907]

@@safina250 yes! It was awesome! I’ve made several colors and will hopefully get more pigments soon!

[@cheetua]

Heres a tip it might work: some powders clump up when are added to hot water so suggest to first mix the gum Arabic powder with just a little bit of room temperature water mix it and then mix that mixture into hot water it might work again just suggesting

[@scruffy281]

This is true. I also use a tiny electric milk frother I bought at Ikea to mix it up. Makes all the difference. No lumps.

[@Nyiera]

I'm so excited to use this with my expired make-up. Thank you!!

[@justabooberv4298]

I really wanted to try to make an watercolor so i really loved this video Sadly gum arabic powder is almost impossible to find were i live and when i find it's expensive asf, but that's still a really good tutorial

[@afellowgameenthusiast]

You could try using xanthan gum instead of gum arabic is essentially the same thing but with different names

[@ekozoidmajiker6186]

me I just wanted to find a way to repurpose my old make ups

[@arina-vg1sn]

Thanks I saw it before but never tought I could really do it by myself!! Thanks voor sharing!! Love and kisses from me from the Netherlands

[@itsthatonepersondotcom3598]

What kind of powders do you use to get a matte color? I've been looking for matte ones and all I've been able to find are pearlescent, metallic, and shimmery ones. Idk if it's just I don't know what to look for or I'm not looking in the right places😅

[@yellow2615]

Matte watercolors? What do you mean by matte. You can by pigments. Jackson’s has nice selection. Pigments are many places. If I want a matte color I take pastel sticks grind and add a watercolor solution. There are binder you can buy. Schminke has one and sennelier. Can be expensive.

[@itsthatonepersondotcom3598]

@@yellow2615 ooo okay. By matte I meant non-shimmery pigments. Thanks for giving me some places to find them!

[@Gabi-hv7xm]

I’ve been thinking it was just water Gonna watch the whole thing!

[@JacquelineJax]

If you wanna keep your paint in a jar, what do you have to do to the binder so it won’t mould

[@Amthst1]

Can i use it immediately after I make It?

[@fireblazinstar]

Hi awesome video. so if I wanted to make a watercolor-based Glitter Craft Gel paint would that be the same process? I am tired of spending 15 or more on some that others make

[@craftysquirrel2958]

Thanks 👍🏼😁 really helpful as this is something I’ve been wanting to start doing!

[@H0ll0w88]

Does the clove oil can be replaced by something else

[@SheyRock]

I do have a question, you said the solution can go moldy so would the watercolor paint after get moldy? BTW loved the video and subscribed! 💕

[@BreezyBlank]

No. The paint dries. Hope this helps. :).

[@Yingying-po9il]

I do think watercolors can get moldy if you don't take care of it well enough, especially if you store it while the paint is still wet

[@snakesonaframe2668]

Water+sugar+warmth= mold. So if the binder isn’t refrigerated it can mold, but once the paint is in pans and dried, it’s unlikely to mold. As long as you make sure your paints are completely dry before storing. 😊

[@maggpiprime954]

The comments about the paint being dry are right, but the clove oil also acts as a preservative, which should help. It contains eugenol, which is an antibacterial.

[@amandacurtis7245]

Clove oil and honey are both antibacterial/mold inhibitor

[@haleyblanchard6226]

Omg this was so helpful I’ve been wanting to try and make watercolor 😆

[@taniafisher2306]

Is there a reason why you didn't just shake the jar as a posed to wisking it?

[@yl1878]

I would like to know why mine doesn’t dry, it’s been like 2 weeks since I mixed it with pigments

[@mariahjane7969]

I love your tutorial, and the Mason jar is probably really old, and it looks really cool, so it's not creepy. Anyhow I bought my binder but next time I will save $30 and try your way. How much do you think it costs to buy your products?

[@roxannadrake7186]

Does you need to refrigerate the paint once its made or does adding your "pigment" make ot shelf stable? Are there ranges for how long the "finished product" lasts?

[@brunnrunn]

it's watercolor, watercolor is meant to dry out and be reactivated with water again, it will be ok ouside on a little pan to hold it although you would need to make a light fastness test

[@xfieraofficial]

⁠@@brunnrunnjust getting started on making watercolors myself… what’s a light fastness test?

[@brunnrunn]

@@xfieraofficial oh, lightfastness it means how much your paint will be able to withstand light before fading out Scott s sava conducted a light fastness test on different kinds of watercolors (from scholar kits, beginners and professionals) the pro kits held their pigment so much more and longer than beginner kits, i suggest you test your own watercolor the way he did for a more accurate result. it will affect if you want your paintings to hold up for a lot of time or if you desire to display them out in the open

[@xfieraofficial]

@@brunnrunn thank you so much! That’s not something I would have ever even thought to consider. Does it happen with acrylic paint as well?

[@brunnrunn]

@@xfieraofficial for that im not sure, i havent painted with acrylics before TT

[@ausafmemon7457]

what should i use instead of gum arabic⏸

[@Nyiera]

I made this recipe true to your measurements and I'm finding that the binder isn't thickening to the consistency you demonstrated. What would you recommend in terms of what needs to be added or adjusted? The binder for me is still very thin.

[@hannevanbakker9021]

Does the colour harden out, so I can put it into my little pans so I can take my paintbox with me?

[@PA23ArtOLD]

I read that the binder needs to be refrigerated after made for about 1 week, is that true?

[@alexsantiago9594]

Is it really nesesary the vegetable glycerin? They don't sell that where I live. But I have honey. Can honey be an alternative?

[@LilTinker.]

Can you make paint out of fun dip?

[@JaffyMaster]

Is Veg Glycerin absolutely needed for this binder is it only to make it glossy ? Or can it be left out of the mixture and the water, and powder work alone together all the same without it mixed into the binder?

[@torakfett3351]

There are other ways to make watercolor. I highly encourage you to read into old recipes (that’s basically what we’re doing, using old recipes with eyeshadow. If you mixed the eyeshadow with oil paint binders you can turn it to oil paint as well) so you can play with a bunch of ingredients, you can even just buy the binder flat out from a company. QOR sells their watercolor binder for $11. Which is cheaper than all these separate ingredients so if you just want to not have your old eyeshadow go to waste and not play with making paint as much, just getting the binder and a crystal mortar and pestle would be the cheapest way to do this. I checked, a lot. ❤❤

[@hayliej3196]

when the pigmet is added will it still mold????

[@ausafmemon7457]

how much long lasting the paints will be😊

[@JayJay-qu4nw]

how long does it take your paints to dry to a hardened state for shipping?

[@alinatr2693]

Hope you see this,but what if I have liquid gum arabic,do I still need the same amout of everything?😅

[@Bunillabeans]

Followed your measurements to a T, even bought identical ingredients so I wouldn't mess this up. After a day of drying, my paint still isn't drying. It's rather sticky. I used about 1:1 pigment/solution when I mulled it. Do you know what could be causing it to stay wet/sticky?

[@BecCastelijn]

This is ages after you wrote, but could it be the climate you're in? It might have a hard time drying in more humid places.

[@torakfett3351]

@@BecCastelijnabsolutely, could also be the amounts they used of honey/glycerin. Too much and it won’t dry like regular watercolors it’ll stay kinda gummy.

[@User-zht37xhso9]

Hi Is it possible to get links to products that need to be ordered?

[@quirksbymruga]

I tired making binder for myself after watching this video but mine is just solid and lumpy is there anyway I can fix it? Are there different types of gum Arabic powders used to make this binder?hope someone can help me out!!! I have no idea where can I ask this....

[@urmom-uy2mp]

do you still have to refrigerate it if you don't use honey and clove oil?

[@Mary-qq7cu]

Yes

[@amandacurtis7245]

Honey and clove oil both are shelf stable so I don’t think it’s those ingredients that make the refrigeration needed.

[@I.know.what.u.are.mike.wheeler]

Is there anything I can use instead of paint binder?

[@madygirl1905]

what is the metal tool called that she uses for mixing it in the end of the video? and where can i buy it?

[@torakfett3351]

The palette knife? You can get them anywhere, online, craft stores, in packs with paint brushes, with paint. She also mentions the tools in the beginning of the video.

[@ausafmemon7457]

please make a video of how to make acrylic paints as well😋

[@Opal_jen_X]

Thanks!!!

[@ausafmemon7457]

what would i use instead of gum arabic

[@Scaryanimall]

Use maple syrup just make sure it’s dry first cause gum Arabic is dried crushed up tree sap from a cicada tree

[@littermates9461]

How long do the paints take to dry after making them?

[@zetsuu2591]

Idk if you still need an answer, but they can take 2 or 3 days!!

[@SilverGemini]

Once it's used in paint though, can the paint potentially go moldy? Or is that not a problem once it dries?

[@torakfett3351]

Moldy from what? If you’re concerned about things like honey, honey has anti microbial properties and is used in more expensive artist watercolors.

[@hayapatel_]

The honey and clove oil are there to prevent the mold. If you're concerned, you could always add more clove oil after a while. They're both antimicrobial

[@Nari_Trovi]

i have a question, how did you realise arabic gum powder could be used as a binder?? I'm so intrested in this because i would never ever expect it to be used other than it's traditional medicinal uses!

[@alisonlindsey9304]

It’s usually listed in the ingredients when you look up what factory made watercolors are made of. It’s what all the professional companies use as well

[@Itz_GlitchyAsh]

What is arabic gum powder? It looks kinda like gelatin

[@priscilladominiquepalma112]

What if I only needed a small amount of binder? How do I do my measurements? Thanks for this video! Subbed 🥳

[@alisonlindsey9304]

I think the measurements depend on the pigment. Some need more, some less. I would suggest experimenting with the pigments you have

[@TheMountainbobcat]

whats your take on freezing the paint binder, for longer life???

[@torakfett3351]

Test a small amount before doing it to a large batch to make sure it still works the way you want when you defrost it. But I think it should be fine, my only question would be how freezing would change the properties of the honey and glycerin. Test first!

[@ifkdurmom1126]

Thank you!!

[@ninetails9488]

Does the water need to be hot?

[@Lana_omar_ahmed]

That was helpful thanks ☺️

[@KawaiiDustBunny]

I have liquid gum arabic, would I just make it equal the distilled water and gum arabic powder?

[@alisonlindsey9304]

If its an artist brand (ex. Windsor and newton) then it’s ready to use on its own!

[@babitotladze2471]

Can I use water

[@nightcloud045]

Can I use xanthan gum instead?

[@nightcloud045]

Also, does it have to be vegetable glycerin or can it be normal glycerin?

[@nanda5741]

I wonder if instead of gum Arabic I can use gelatin powder or agar agar. I've never seen gum Arabic or touch it, but the properties and consistency looks like gelatin and agar agar. I'm asking because it can be a more affordable alternative

[@alisonlindsey9304]

I think you have to use gum Arabic. It’s pretty affordable on Amazon though! I bought 1lb for $10 on Amazon and it’s lasted me a while!

[@nanda5741]

@@alisonlindsey9304 yes, I realized that after I tried doing it with xanthan gum and it didn't work. Where I'm from gum arabic is expensive, even if ordered from Amazon, but from my searches, there's nothing that can substitute gum arabic

[@ellaakiyama5670]

Where are you from that you cant find it?

[@nanda5741]

@@ellaakiyama5670 Brazil and I can find it, only on the internet, but it is expensive

[@angelicarios8496]

Will xanthan powder be a good substitute for gum arabic powder?

[@Buck-pt4sq]

I was wondering the same!! I only have xanthan gum rn so Imma use it and I’ll let Yk

[@alisonlindsey9304]

It’s the same thing with a different name 😊

[@elisemejia7386]

@@Buck-pt4sq did you ever find out if it works?

[@JaffyMaster]

Wondering the same thing. From what i have read all over it should work just the same for making the binder. Mixing some up now bout to let it sit over night then try to paint tmrw.

[@josagapit5659]

Is it ok if there's no honey?

[@peachespj7129]

It was said in the video that it’s optional :)

[@angelicarios8496]

How do you store the paints

[@barb859]

You can but it in any small container like: beer/bottle caps and many more things. You let it dry in it and you can use it like water color ( it doesnt need a lid)

[@biyainchina]

My bubble gum powder doesn't disolve instead it like little bubbles

[@urmom-uy2mp]

you have to use gum arabic powder😭

[@biyainchina]

@@urmom-uy2mp yesss I was using different product hehe, but made with Arabic gum and it wasss awesome ☺️

[@yazeedzailaee7215]

Is the gum arabic the same as frankincense?

[@rachelel9087]

Nowhere near

[@amandacurtis7245]

And frankincense would be so much more expensive.

[@0.GWJ.0]

amazing shmootube video❤❤

[@b.j.2036]

Thank you. I think the honey and clove will help with mold and bacteria.

[@dottiespottie9902]

I have a question: you said the binder can go mouldy - does that mean paint you make with it can go mouldy??

[@hlcxloona]

the watercolors can get moldy if you don't dry them before storing them. but otherwise the paint dries so no they shouldn't get moldy

[@beckypike1262]

What is "distilled water "😅

[@emdoessketches]

its water thats been boiled to get rid of the impurities

[@yellow2615]

You can buy distilled water at the store in gallon containers for a dollar. May people use distilled water for sleep machines and nasal rinse. Never rinse nose with tap water

[@misschloevlogs4251]

Can you buy water paint binder?

[@MCsilvio11]

Wondering the same…

[@amandacurtis7245]

This is watercolor binder. Do you mean acrylic paint binder? There are acrylic and oil paint binders but I haven’t found recipes here.

[@Lana_omar_ahmed]

But there's a question, what if i don't have a vegetable glycerin?

[@vivianbeasley]

You can use honey without glycerin. Glycerin really just helps the paints spread smoother and helps with keeping your paints hydrated if you're making paint pans

[@Lana_omar_ahmed]

@@vivianbeasley thanks ☺️

[@cloudtail1327]

I did everything exactly and it looks murky and not like honey 😅

[@silversong185]

that's normal! dw

[@lexiemccauley1899]

Subscribed!

[@mysterygirl3970]

That's the same glycerin I have right now making paint

[@hylswrld]

I wanted to have the solution but I have none of these ingredients 🥲

[@hylswrld]

I only have water

[@amalynnberardi614]

Same

[@phillipstroll7385]

What's wrong with the word moist?

[@ashleybowser922]

Anyone have issues with mold idk what I did wrong 😐

[@atiamahmd4801]

I have a question, your KZbin name is emdoesskechers.So is your real name like emily or somthi

[@ElizabethNuggetAft0n]

Or just use baby oil it works too :) but if you want it like this it's ok :)

[@fatimakhan845]

Baby oil instead of the binder solution or instead of one of the ingredients?

[@YourLocalWeirdo-tr8ph]

✨this really creepy old mason jar that might have a ghost✨ ✨If you wanna give Jeff Bezos some money….✨ That killed me for some reason lol

[@BeppyCat]

"Creepy jar" What makes it creepy?

[@wafflewizard6382]

THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@emdoessketches]

i hope it helps

[@gabbyramos8725]

Hiiiii

[@scruffy281]

The clove oil is has antibacterial properties that act as a preservative .

[@xanthia]

Hold up- I can’t be the only person that’s thinking: why distilled water? Why not water… just filter water or smth

[@hayapatel_]

Distilled water has less chances of hosting microbial growth

[@childishnoob2189]

For making it; kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnazc3aeeahgqM0 welcome! ;)

[@t.fedelis109]

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Thank you!!!!

[@issa788]

thank you!!