How to make Metallic Watercolors at Home | Start to End [Full Process]

I have been making metallic watercolors for a while and selling them across the EU countries. However, I received couple of requests on the making of these paints. Here, in this video, I would help you through what you'll need, tools you can use, simple pointers to watch out for and have fun making your favorite watercolors.
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[@Floofffy.]

I recommend using the wet into dry method to avoid lumps. Pour in the water little by little into the powder while you stir.

[@crafterine]

Totally! I switched to doing it as you said. It's up in my next videos 😅. I wish I had known this earlier

[@katyakaterina5232]

thank you so much!

[@erica-1214]

Yeah, make a slurry then it will gradually thin out as you add the water. Applies to the kitchen as well, as I make roux and gravy like that too, lol

[@pecocoart2789]

That white thing what is that ???in black cup

[@melissamohammad7406]

@@pecocoart2789 gum arabic

[@jakea1035]

Thank you for being so generous with your knowledge. I feel inspired to try my hand.

[@crafterine]

Aww... It's my pleasure ☺️... I'm glad you found this video helpful.

[@bogaloo1231]

I let ads play for this comment 🥺

[@supme7558]

Nothing new

[@supme7558]

​@@bogaloo1231so youtube makes there 2 cents

[@Danadane314]

Thank you so much. 😊 I saw your store, and I found several favorites. I can hardly wait to purchase them. ❤️😊❤️

[@crafterine]

That's so sweet of you! Thank you so much 🥰 ... The shop has been updated with all the colors as of now. I hope to send some extras to you too ❤️

[@phantasm_or_wraith4211]

Thank you so much for this detailed video. You are a very kind person.

[@crafterine]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@craftysquirrel2958]

Great thank you ! Just what I was wanting to learn about !

[@stephaniebuzzella1]

Beautiful! Thank you!

[@crafterine]

I'm glad you found it helpful 😃

[@iramkhwaja2805]

Thank you for this video! It's such a unique one. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge with us! :)

[@crafterine]

Aww... It's been a pleasure sharing this process with you ! Hope you have fun making these lovelies ❤️✨

[@studiorheye]

I really appreciate you sharing this with all of us and giving such detailed knowledge.

[@crafterine]

Thank you for your kind comment ❤️. I'm really glad it helped ☺️

[@brianinsole9911]

A great help . Thank you for your help x

[@crafterine]

Thank you so much for your support 😊

[@awatercolourist]

There are some very useful ideas here. Thanks so much 🙂

[@crafterine]

I'm glad i could help 😃

[@gideonros2705]

Wonderfully presented. Thank you for sharing

[@crafterine]

It's been a pleasure 🙂

[@deviantartest]

The detail of explanation in this video is very much appreciated!

[@crafterine]

That's so kind of you to mention! Thank you so much ❤️

[@deviantartest]

@@crafterine most people don’t go into as much depth about what you need and why, the fact that your paint can and will go bad. It’s nice to have someone go into such details when you’re looking into a new hobby

[@crafterine]

That's really sweet! When I started working on paint making as a hobby , it took at least 3 months to get to the recipe of binder that works for me. To be honest, the struggle was real. I couldn't find anything online that would help me. I filmed this video with an intent to help everyone who's willing to take up this hobby.

[@playingwithpenandpaper9712]

Just want to say thank you so much for creating and sharing this video! I’ve been searching for months to find a solid and reliable source for learning how to make my own watercolors and yours is the first in depth one. Thank you so, so much for sharing your knowledge 🥰☺️🤍

[@crafterine]

It's been an absolute pleasure 🥰❤️... You're so kind to have mentioned. Thank you 💝. I remember the days I was looking for a video to learn about it. I struggled a lot for 2-3 months to get the recipe and proportions right. I was hoping it'll help someone who's starting out ❤️✨

[@imrobie5758]

Very helpful thank you!

[@crafterine]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@nimralaliwala8811]

I tried making paints a long time back and then quit it due to school...but now you're given me motivation to try it again ....thanks a lot for this video

[@crafterine]

Omg! I'm so glad I inspired you to make some. It's a satisfying and blissful process. I'd love to see what you come up with ;)

[@darlastitz6767]

Great video and very easy to follow

[@crafterine]

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me 🥰

[@judichristopher4604]

EXCELLENT VIDEO Thank you for sharing this...

[@crafterine]

Thank you so so much! I’m glad you found it helpful 🥰

[@jumanakhalid2266]

Amazing 🤩 thank you ❤

[@crafterine]

You’re welcome 😊 Glad you like it :)

[@mariawalker8403]

Well done. Thank you ❤️

[@crafterine]

Thank you for your support ☺️

[@juliewilcox531]

Thanks heaps. That was great

[@crafterine]

Im happy to hear that. Thank you ❤️

[@nabiyaaiman5668]

Gorgeousssssss

[@crafterine]

thank you so much :)

[@nabiyaaiman5668]

Thank youuuu for your knowledge

[@crafterine]

So nice of you! Thank you! :)

[@isabelwittich9148]

Thank you so much for your Tips

[@crafterine]

It's been a pleasure... I am happy that you found it helpful :)

[@titasdragonnails9043]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, I tried this and made a small amount for nail art!

[@crafterine]

It's been a pleasure filming this process ❤️.... This is so new to me ! I have never imagined using it for nail art ... Thank you ❤️

[@titasdragonnails9043]

@@crafterine I made a video on this and mentioned you, I also put your name up on my video, best of luck love!

[@crafterine]

I saw your video! It's amazing! Thank you for giving me credits too ☺️✨ ...love your channel too. Keep it going ! All the best 💕

[@titasdragonnails9043]

@@crafterine thank you 💕 love same to you as well

[@briannarice6427]

Thank you for this very informative video! I can not wait to try making my own paints. I also plan on checking out your etsy shop! I just had a few questions that I hope you will answer. 1. What is the measurement for honey and preservatives that you add? 2. How long do you let your paints dry? What if you don't have a strong source of sunlight to help with the drying? We have very long dreary winters here in Chicago! Thanks again!

[@jannaflora4518]

Thankyouu I really want to make my own watercolor for business and your video helped me a lot

[@crafterine]

Omg! I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you so much and Best wishes for your new venture ❤️

[@izzybling4439]

thank you for sharing I have subscribed and will be following and buying from you xx

[@crafterine]

Thank you so much! It means the world to me ❤️

[@EnjoyDrawingwithMary]

wow! Thank you for this! great discovery! :) Have a great day! Let's stay connected :)

[@crafterine]

Hey! It's been a pleasure filming this. I'm really glad you like it and find it helpful 😊

[@anonymousone3872]

Wow, awesome video! I'll definitely try this. Next stop, Michael's for pigment powders :)

[@crafterine]

I'm super excited to see what colors you'll come up with 😍

[@rhonda5780]

Great tutorial! Can make a paste first, then add water little by little. No lumps.

[@crafterine]

Thank you! Thanks for the tip ! We'll try it out 😊

[@aamenahkhan6108]

Beautiful thx

[@crafterine]

Thank you too! :)

[@skysettermobiles]

Thank you so much!

[@crafterine]

You’re welcome 😇

[@rakshanaroshan5488]

Hello! This is very informative!! Great work there!❤❤ Very helpful for me, because I always find the process for making paints very satisfying!😍 Not sure if it is for real, easy? More like a labour of love💞😂

[@crafterine]

Thank you so much 🥰 ... I'm really happy to hear that. Yes, to be honest, it's a really satisfying hobby ... I hope you have fun making these ❤️

[@angieconcepcion5784]

THANK YOU!!!

[@crafterine]

You're welcome! :)

[@coachdontmakemedobleachers]

Big thanks for the tutorial! I’ve been looking around for how to make these but instagram sellers do *not* budge with their process LOL

[@crafterine]

I'm really glad to know that it helped :) . I've been there, but I believe there are a few who do share their process if you ask :). I prefer to keep my method transparent. Have fun making your own watercolors ❤️

[@crafterine]

oh yes, I'm sorry about the audio in it. The gum arabic : distilled water ratio would be 1:2 (provided it's gum arabic powder). If it's gum arabic crystals, the raio would vary.

[@ladystarart888]

Soo coool

[@crafterine]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@katyakaterina5232]

thank you!!!!

[@crafterine]

You’re welcome 😉

[@craftinbyzeinab7566]

Thank you very much

[@crafterine]

You are welcome :)

[@aditivyas4996]

Hey! Thankyou for the knowledge you shared, it's so difficult to find affordable watercolours here in India! :( So I was thinking of making some for my use too! Can you tell what pigments should we use for making color shifters? Which brand's pigments do you use or suggest?

[@khizrabatool9989]

Hey, this is amazing, just wanted to ask you that if we use ultra fine glitter as mica is expensive, will it work

[@oviaseshadri6120]

What is the shelf life of these paints? Can you please tell us more about the preservation process? What preservatives to use and how to procure them?

[@kymcrowart7876]

I believe essential oil of clove. Clove oil as a preservative

[@Harper.s_Art]

A few drops of clove oil

[@quirkyforest]

Please be careful with the glass you choose to mix on. Glass from a photo frame may break and has sharp edges. Much better to use a tile or tempered glass mat. Great vid. TFS

[@crafterine]

Absolutely! Thank you so much for the tip. I ended up breaking it 😑

[@arjunbhowmik4547]

Hi CRAFTERINE, you had 999subs and I just subscribed to make it 1000🤗

[@crafterine]

You're so kind! Thank you so much 🥰

[@soon_to_emerge]

The only essential oil I know that can serve as a preservative is clove oil. Is there any other? Clove oil increases my blood pressure so I would rather avoid using it. Thank you for the video! It is very generous of you to share recipes and tips.

[@crafterine]

It's been a pleasure filming this process ✨... You can try using Thyme essential oil, oxgal or other preservatives. I believe citric essential oils also work, but then I haven't tried it personally. I hope any of these help ❤️✨

[@commercestop9247]

That's really nice and informative. Thanks for sharing. Can you please tell what kind of preservatives should be used to increase their shelf life?

[@crafterine]

It's a pleasure ☺️. And for the preservatives, you can use : 1. Thyme oil or clove oil 2. Sodium benzoate 3. Oxgal (non-vegan) These are optional, however if you are planning on doing it commercial, it's better to add some preservatives :)

[@commercestop9247]

That's so kind of you. Thank you so much for replying. 🌈🌟

[@crafterine]

I'm glad I could help. It's all my pleasure ☺️ Have fun making these lovelies ❤️

[@saint0007]

Hello! Im a fan i love your watercolors! I tried to make one but is it normal that when i finish filling the pan, the binder floats and separates?

[@crafterine]

I am so happy to hear that you like my watercolors ... yaaaayyyy ❤️! It happens occasionally, it's either due to more binder being added or the pigment needs to be mulled more. However it's not a big deal, after it dries out, it works well. So don't stress over it ☺️

[@blankmission5369]

Can I ask how you measure out the 5 grams of pigment powder? Do you use a digital food scale to weigh or a measuring spoon? If a measuring spoon which increment is 5 grams? Would it be one quarter (¹/4 teaspoon)? Do you ship to the USA on Etsy? I would love to try your paints. They look gorgeous. Also when you go to refill the pans for the second time after they had time to cure and dry do you have to make a whole new batch again for the second pour? Thanks for your help.

[@crafterine]

I get small mini sachets of mica powder, each of 5g. You can use those tiny and precise weighing scale for smaller quantities too. I haven't really done a teaspoon measurement since each pigment has a different density :). Thank you so much for checking out my shop. At the moment, I ship only within Europe, but worldwide shipping is in my to-do list :). While filling in for the next layer, sometimes I use the Pigment that I have leftover, for earth Pigments, I would mull them fresh again for topping the pans ☺️. I hope this helps

[@charliepea]

I always liked the look of metallic watercolours because of how shiny and thick they look. But I wonder if can eyeshadows also be used for it since it's made of mica and pigment? Tyty :)

[@GlossyLipsArt]

Just thought of it too since i have many palettes i cant use due to allergies 😅 i would say it works since ive also used it to color resin before. It just takes a little while to get the pressed pigments lose again. If youre trying to make your own watercolors and when you have eyeshadows you dont use you should give it a try 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@crafterine]

Absolutely! I have a video here on my channel for the same ❤️

[@roobsi6947]

Thank you for your detailed video. Pl. could u tell me here you bought your silicone spatula. Thank you.

[@crafterine]

Thank you for the kind words! You can find it in dollar shops or Euro shops

[@artbysaran4991]

Thanks for wonderful video...Can you suggest me the best preservative?

[@crafterine]

The most commonly used preservative would be clove oil, or even thyme essential oil. If you do not like the smell of it, you can always use sodium benzoate.

[@hopec.5042]

I love how detailed you are, thank you. Can I ask, what preservators do you recommend to use?

[@crafterine]

It's a pleasure ☺️. And for the preservatives, you can use : 1. Thyme oil or clove oil 2. Sodium benzoate 3. Oxgal (non-vegan) 4. Synthetic Ox Gall (vegan) These are optional additives, however if you are planning on doing it commercial, it's better to add some preservatives :)

[@hopec.5042]

@@crafterine Thank you soo much! I can't wait for my supplies and make my own 😊

[@hopec.5042]

@@crafterine Hi! Noob question, can I ask how you dry your pigments? Can you dry it under sunlight?

[@crafterine]

Absolutely. Any place where there's less humidity should work :) . If you stay in please where there's high humidity levels, you may wanna consider getting a dehumidifier 😊

[@hopec.5042]

@@crafterine Hi! Just want to ask, is it possible to get molds whenever you dry honey based watercolor? Cuz mine has molds (i think they are). I think because it took me at least two whole weeks before my paints started to cure :(

[@Jasmeet20083]

How long can it take for them to dry?

[@arlenemcgowan2113]

Would you recommend using a dehydrator for drying the paints or maybe sunshine?

[@crafterine]

I prefer to keep them in the sun or a dry place. I've also used the radiators at home during winters. A lot of people suggest dehydrator but i personally found it a bit noisy and slow

[@jbirdchapman]

How long do they usually take to dry? Thanks so much for sharing xxx

[@crafterine]

Generally the first layer takes about 2 weeks+ to dry. The other layers take a week each. This might vary depending on the humidity around your area. If it takes longer, you can also use dehumidifier or food dehydrator too ☺️

[@artisticselicia3738]

I want to order metallic watercolors from Etsy but how do I do that, do I select an option of colors, because I saw a set of 20 colors for 4 dollars but idk if I trust the website.

[@bluebell5385]

hey great video . really loved it can you please put link from where bought the products . thank you

[@crafterine]

Thank you so much. I’ll have to look for the links but they’re easy to find on Amazon

[@GcOGc01981]

Thank you so much. If you don't get out all the big particles of pigment would they act as granulation?

[@crafterine]

Unfortunately granulation doesn’t work this way. Mulling helps break down the pigment and it’s essential to get smooth paint out of it (or the artist who paints with it would find pigment breaking out on the canvas). However, granulation is a property of the pigment itself. Some granulate and some don’t (no matter how long you mull or not mull). I hope it makes sense 😅

[@GcOGc01981]

Thanks was not sure about how the granulation works or why all the mulling. Thank you so much. @@crafterine

[@nico-s]

Thank you for the video. How much powder do you use for using 5ml Binder?

[@crafterine]

In this video, I've used 5g pigment with 5 ml of binder. It worked for the bronze pigment, however with different pigments, the ratio might vary

[@nico-s]

@@crafterine thank you I think first I use normal pigments for trying it

[@kisu.4131]

May I ask how many half pans are you able to fill with the paint mixture you made with 5g of pigments?

[@crafterine]

With 5g I can make up to 2 half pans , and there's a little bit of pigment left to make dot cards.

[@tarynmoffitt513]

Hi I was wondering how long does it take for the paint to dry in the pans once you're done?

[@crafterine]

The first layer takes about 7-10 days to dry. The next few layers (if pouring in thin) can take up to 4-5 days to dry

[@oviaseshadri6120]

Do we have to add it layer by layer? Wait for bottom layer to dry before adding next layer?

[@thilinidesilva4885]

Hi There, very informative video! Where can I purchase drip tubes like the one who've shown.

[@crafterine]

I found them in dollar stores. Also it may be available in stationary stores too

[@srmngil]

@@crafterineThey can be found at craft stores and they are called pipettes usually.

[@ketchup1278]

can I add clove oil into these? from what I can remember, I watched a tutorial on how to make ink and clay and they used clove oil and vinegar respectedly. will it be ok for the paints?

[@crafterine]

Yes, clove oil is added by a lot of paint makers to preserve the paints and to extend it's shelf life. I'm not sure about vinegar though, if it works for your, please let us know in the comments :)

[@lillylu6802]

Great work! What can you use if you don't have Gum Arabic powder?

[@crafterine]

I've tried diluted mod podge, but the pigment colour becomes pastel-ly. However Gum Arabic will give the best results ☺️

[@yahyamn7359]

I have a question,What is the thing on adding honey?will it get expired? can you tell the storage days....i want to start a business.

[@Lullaby385]

Hello! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I just started making my own watercolors, they looked dry (I kept them for 2/3 days to dry, then I put them in a closed glass container). After a while they started to soften again (even the ones I've done about a month ago), as if they had either absorbed moisture or perhaps the innermost layers were oozing. Has it ever happened? Where and how can I store them to keep them dry? Thank you!

[@bloodmoonmonsters990]

The texture and hardness of the paint can depend on the amount of honey (and maybe glycerin. Honey and glycerin tend to attract moister) you put in, if you add honey into the paint (not the honey included in the binder) it tends to stay more wet. For storing I would recommend some type of box with air flow or one that is not completely sealed off

[@solostar_z]

Lovely. ❤ What essential oil do I use to preserve the paint? And how much ?

[@crafterine]

Thank you ! I would use clove oil around 2 drops maybe 😊

[@kristinavazquez1554]

Ok im.totally new to this. What is the binder called that you're adding to the water in the beginning?

[@crafterine]

Ha ha .. it's called gum arabic powder. You can find crystals of gum arabic too, but you may wanna grind it to a powder

[@verunex]

Nice video, you have my subscribe. Can i ask what preservatives is working with watercolor?

[@crafterine]

It's a pleasure ☺️. And for the preservatives, you can use : 1. Thyme oil or clove oil 2. Sodium benzoate 3. Oxgal (non-vegan) These are optional, however if you are planning on doing it commercial, it's better to add some preservatives :)

[@verunex]

@@crafterine I thinking of it, little bit. I love colors so much. Sometime, i would like do it and bring that joy from colors to another people. Thanks for your advice. And have a nice day :)

[@crafterine]

I'm glad it helped. Thank you for stopping by :)

[@chloewhite9951]

Hello, would liquid gum Arabic make it easier to mull? And also, where is best to store the paints while they’re drying? Thanks for your help! ❤

[@crafterine]

Yes, absolutely! in fact getting a liquid gum arabic makes things a lotttt easier. I would dry the paints in a cool, dry place till they dry well :) Thank you for your support too! It means a lot to me

[@faylynnheller543]

Would the measurement be the same if it was liquid?

[@safala]

Are there any binder alternatives to gum arabic? Great video, by the way!

[@crafterine]

Thank you so much 🥰. The alternatives I've checked out on internet were diluted mod podge, but they definitely don't work well as far as I tried

[@safala]

@@crafterine Ah... thank you. Yeah, I don’t think they’d work that well on paints. Plus, I’d like to live without the fear of ruining my brushes.

[@ZaraKhan..]

So who wants to try it

[@crafterine]

That's the spirit ☺️

[@ariannacassandra.studios]

Hello what essential oil do you recommend?

[@crafterine]

I prefer to use clove oil or thyme essential oil. If you do not like the smell of it, you can use other oils provided they have antibacterial properties. I hope this helps :)

[@ximgzl1671]

Doesn't it matter if gum arabic is for cooking? What can I use as a preservative?

[@Tanz_professional_products]

Hi... You can tell me where to get this pigment color.??

[@rikocchi2162]

Hello! Can I just ask how much preservatives would I need to add if I was to sell mine? Thanks!! Really appreciated 💖💖

[@crafterine]

It depends on the amount of paint you're making. For 5g of pigment, I add 2-3 drops. Some paint makers add them straight into the binder too.

[@nyasa5362]

Hi there! First off: thank you so much! You're a Godsend haha. Second: are there any sources you recommend for acquiring regular pigments from (in india)? Non metallic pigments?

[@crafterine]

Aww ! That's so sweet of you! I'm really sorry, I have no idea about where to find the pigments in India. I'm looking forward to doing a paint making workshop soon in India (probably over zoom). I will find and link the materials then. 🥰

[@nyasa5362]

@@crafterine thank you so much!!! That'll be so helpful!!

[@romisaz5664]

That was great i loved it 👌🏼 And i have a question Can i use a gum arabic medium instead of using gum arabic powder?

[@crafterine]

Absolutely! Those are available readymade in Market. It makes the whole process a lot easier 🥳

[@iamunknown8960]

@@crafterine what is the substitute for gum Arabic powder ?

[@crafterine]

I’m sorry, i haven’t found one yet :(

[@AvtarSingh-yp1tv]

Waiting to dry those half pans then How you fill remaining pans with same colour ..did you make all that again to fill full pan?

[@crafterine]

I generally keep 2/3 of the mulled paint in the fridge and top them later. I'll post another video of pan filling soon ;)

[@mysticallydusted8846]

N mica powder used In resin art are same as these?

[@crafterine]

If it's mica, then yes. If it's the glitter powder that's added in resin, then no. Those are really chunky and you can't really make paints out of it

[@supme7558]

5:52 mica is a mineral not a chemical

[@crafterine]

I agree

[@85crispao]

Hi, I love your video. I made this recipe for watercolors but the paint does not dry, it has been a month since I made them and it is still very fresh and sticky. I NEED YOUR HELP, than you

[@crafterine]

That's quite a long wait. It has happened to me with a few pigments. But for mica pigments it should dry in half the time. Maybe try working around the honey being added. You may wanna reduce honey.

[@Vitrianna]

i want to ask... what type of glycerin are you using? i went to a local online store in my country and there are a lot of types of glycerin, there is a laxative glycerin (medical), vegetable glycerin, soap base glycerin, for cosmetic glycerin... so... what type? are they all the same? or not? please reply to my question... im planning to make my own watercolors too...🥺

[@crafterine]

I personally use vegetable glycerine since it's a vegan one. I haven't experimented with other types of glycerine yet 😥

[@jennelynlatade8308]

Hi, i want to ask, what if I made too much gum arabic solution, how long can i store it in the refrigerator?

[@crafterine]

I have stored the gum arabic binder for upto 30 days. I'm not sure how long it stays fresh. After 2-3 weeks it does get to a thick consistency though.

[@haeseochannel9564]

Hello. After preparing these watercolors, what do you do to dry them?

[@elifgenc1077]

Did you find any solution ?

[@violettracey]

What if you blended it to help with lumps?

[@crafterine]

That's an awesome idea 😊

[@sophiayost5512]

Do you still use mica powder for matte/flat colors?

[@crafterine]

Mica makes the watercolours shimmery. I would suggest you to try oxide pigments, cadmium, ultramarine etc for matte watercolours :)

[@jubileej1629]

Hi do we have to make the arabic gum powder with the water or can we just use arabic gum mull from the shops ❤😊

[@crafterine]

You can always use the ones from shops or make them yourself. Whichever is convenient 😄

[@jennhall522]

Is there a specific type of honey that is more pure than other types that would work better? Or would any liquid honey do?

[@crafterine]

Yes. Acacia honey works best :) other food grade, natural honey also works. I wouldn't recommend store bought honey though.

[@jennhall522]

@@crafterine Thanks for that info!

[@SuchitravGowda]

Can we use these water colors for eye makeup

[@crafterine]

That's coming up in my next video. You definitely can. I've seen a lot of people do it

[@lorenanunes2009]

Can i use agar-agar with another natural pigments? Ex. Spirulina, roots, cacao

[@crafterine]

I’m sorry I have no idea about it. Maybe if you try them, you can comment below, and everyone else can try it too 😄

[@shrinkhalxedits]

Where did we get this gum arabic powder?

[@crafterine]

I found them on Amazon/Ebay. You can also get them from food-grade stores too

[@saavinisanganeria]

If I'm making it at home for myself is it necessary to mull

[@crafterine]

Not necessary. You can easily break down pigments with the palette knife

[@gayathrishanmugasundaram]

Hii!! Thanks for the tips Is that 1:1 ratio or 1:2

[@crafterine]

It's 1 part gum arabic and 2 parts distilled water

[@gayathrishanmugasundaram]

@@crafterine thank you👍🏻

[@camillescoloringmania5744]

How do you know what ratio of pigment/powder to binder you need?

[@crafterine]

That's a really good question. If you are starting out , I would suggest to try swatching the paint once you're done with the mulling. When you rub your fingers over the swatch and find small granules , you need to add a bit more binder. I would like to cover this is my next video with Q&A's to show how we get the right ratio with respect to different pigments

[@camillescoloringmania5744]

@@crafterine thank you so much for taking the time to answer my question! That is so good to know! I guess it's a lot of trial and error at the beginning?

[@crafterine]

Absolutely! At first you may have to swatch after mulling each time and look for granulation. As you get experienced, you would be able to make out just my seeing the consistency of the mulled pigment. It all comes with experimenting and understanding the pigments better. I am hoping to film a video to help you ☺️

[@miaowong2342]

Thanks for the tips ! But I have one question , can I use dried watercolor instead of make up powder ?

[@crafterine]

I'm not sure how it'll work, coz they would already contain binder and probably additives in them. But I believe you can give a shot to soft pastels instead :)

[@kidzSectionChannel]

Hi mam! I would like to ask can I use eyeshadow pigments? I have a lot of eyeshadows but it's already expired.

[@crafterine]

I'm planning on doing a video on making paints with eyeshadow. It's something I haven't tried yet ;)

[@kidzSectionChannel]

@@crafterine oh! I'm looking forward for it!

[@HanaFilmz]

What pigment brand did you use?

[@crafterine]

It’s just a random mica pigment from Amazon

[@gullwingstorm857]

Your Etsy shop says you don't post to Australia.

[@maud8462]

Can you also use liquid gum arabic or does it needs to be powder ?

[@crafterine]

Yes. You can use liquid too

[@bambimail3210]

Hi Lovley Artist! Please, where i can get this Gum..? Kisses from switzerland

[@crafterine]

Hey ! So apparently, I started making paints during lockdown days. Amazon has Gum Arabic in powder and crystal form too. I guess you can fetch some over there :)

[@aditikhator7254]

Which powder?