Making My Own Metallic Chameleon Watercolor Paints

I recently watched a video about making watercolor paint using chameleon mica powders, and since I LOVE using metallic/shimmer watercolors, I wanted to try this myself! So that's what we're doing in this video. The gum arabic gods laughed and laughed.
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[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

These turned out so much better than I expected! I could give AliExpress a run for their money!! LOL

[@yetanothercluelessgardener]

To me they looked as good as the other brand you had shown before. I'm going to buy these powders too! Thanks for this awesome video.

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

@@yetanothercluelessgardener thanks! Enjoy!!😊😊

[@danyelhudon458]

You didn’t adding some glycerine it is making more sticky with the bending, with some drop of honey and drop of Clove fir anti-mold! I do think it might be more quality paints pans, according to my humble opinion! From Quebec in Canada 🇨🇦, 😊❤

[@theMermaidRhonda]

I recently found out you could make your own watercolors and this was so satisfying to watch!

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thank you - I’m glad you enjoyed it!!😊

[@RaesTurquoiseTurtle]

So I'm over here watching like this is pretty cool right. Then I think back to uh 15 years or so ago and why I have an old bottle of gum Arabic in with my old pearl ex and perfect pearls micas.. it was a coloring technique for cardmaking and scrabooking when stamping back then. Something I'd completely forgotten about. Very cool! Very vibrant on black and white!

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

It's funny, you mentioned the gum arabic at some point for some reason (in another comment, maybe?) and I was going to ask you if you made your own paints, then -- of course -- forgot 🙄🤦‍♀️ But, yeah, go for it! The Pearl ex powders should work great 🤩

[@sharonb.7867]

Great experiment from one south-paw to another!

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thank you!! Lefties, unite! 😁

[@jmeeks78]

They turned out gorgeous ❤ thank you for sharing.

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thank you! 😊

[@Dmedgin7]

These are beautiful! I loved watching this. Thank you so much for sharing

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thank you!!! It was fun to do this 😊

[@pattismith6047]

You made this look so easy, thank you!

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Dianna2003]

Good quality handmade watercolour are made of Goma Arabica, Mica powder, Glycerin (Prevents the watercolour from drying out and breaking) and honey (Gives watercolour shine)

[@user-tf5is7lm1r]

Is there any substitute of arabic gum?

[@Dianna2003]

@@user-tf5is7lm1r For Watercolor, No.

[@craftysquirrel2958]

Excellent 👍🏼🤩, good to know your measurements! Thank you for the video 😁

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thank you!😊

[@kristajones815]

This is awesome! I never knew you could make your own watercolors!

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Same here, and that it could actually be relatively easy! Thank you!! 😊😊

[@Soapartisan875]

Beautiful watercolors 🌈

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thank you so much!😊

[@Sulzie65]

You go girl! Very interesting. I had no idea you could do that either.

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thanks! 😊😊 It’s oddly easy; seems like it should be more difficult 🤔

[@RaesTurquoiseTurtle]

Oh and the shirts definitely still look great!

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thank you! I was very pleased to see that!!

[@GlitzyWitch]

Brilliant thank you ❤

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thank you - I’m glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@LibbyRal]

Exquisite! They are so richly pigmented - probably better than most of storebought brands

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thank you! I think the only paints I’ve bought that were better (in my very limited experience) were the Coliro pearl watercolor paints made in Germany amzn.to/3vfCNlR

[@erinblu8551]

Everytime you swatch tested a mixture, I caught myself saying OOOOH out loud!

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Right?! They really are pretty! Thanks for watching 😊

[@nhotwings]

Good job!

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thanks!

[@lauraholland5315]

Thank you for the video

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

You're welcome - thank you for watching!😊😊

[@MonaeKekeDesignz]

Thanks for sharing...🤗love the beautiful colors ❤They came out pretty good... im gonna try this out one day...because I love to create art and enjoyed the video 😊I would love to see how they mix well together by mixing the colors while painting 🎨

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thanks - I’m glad you enjoyed the video! Definitely give it a go and have fun testing out the blending possibilities.

[@MonaeKekeDesignz]

@@LuxindasOtherObsessionsyou very welcome..🤗 thanks so much and I will👍🏿😁🥰

[@Sharperthanu1]

I don't paint in watercolor but if I want to make metallic acrylic paint I mix metallic eye shadow powder with some acrylic paint more metallic powder eye shadow than acrylic paint).I buy the metallic eye shadow powder and the acrylic paint from dollar stores

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

That’s great! Good idea 😊

[@rosalbalourdesleos4893]

Before watching these videos. I had always thought we could use eyeshadow pigments. Did it work for You?

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

@@rosalbalourdesleos4893Sure, I know a lot of folks use metallic eyeshadows crushed up, because they’re made from pressed micas. Are they all exactly the same quality? I honestly don’t know. But if something works for you, that’s great!

[@Sharperthanu1]

@@rosalbalourdesleos4893 Yes

[@ambermartin1117]

Looks great! I’m gonna try this , I don’t have gum Arabic but I have some floetrol and glycerin, gonna do some testing

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Sounds great!

[@ambermartin1117]

@@LuxindasOtherObsessions the floetrol works great , only good if kept in a closed jar , will not reconstitute with water but makes great paint ! but when I mixed glycerin and mica together it didn’t dry on the paper or on the pallet overnight I think that’s why some use the gum Arabic and rubbing alcohol when making their watercolors

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

@@ambermartin1117 very interesting - thank you for doing the testing and sharing your results!

[@user-tf5is7lm1r]

Oh my God! Love it. Is there any substitute of arabic gum?

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thank you! That’s a great question, but I’m not entirely sure since I didn’t do any further research beyond this point. My guess is that there are other liquids you can use, so you may have to check out some more KZbin videos by people who are more familiar with the technique than I am and can recommend substitutes.

[@user-tf5is7lm1r]

Thank you ​@@LuxindasOtherObsessions

[@valeriegehling4358]

I was thinking of purchasing some metallic paints. Your idea is great! Are they a year later as good as they were? Thanks

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thanks! They’re a bit more compacted in the tray, but work just as well when I took a wet brush to them. To me, it’s worth a try just to play and make your own.

[@valeriegehling4358]

@@LuxindasOtherObsessions My husband used to work with Epoxyharz, did you realise it is a health hazard. He told me not to buy the powders. Be careful with them.

[@Mamas-Madhouse-Creations]

So beautiful!!! Can you use the gum Arabic powder? Thank you. 😊 I'm excited to try my hand now.

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

Thank you!! You absolutely can, although I have read that in some cases, paints made starting with gum arabic powder sometimes get moldy, whereas using the liquid gum arabic doesn't produce mold problems. But I haven't tested that, so I don't know if it would really be a problem or not.

[@Mamas-Madhouse-Creations]

@@LuxindasOtherObsessions thank you. Don't want mold lol

[@danyelhudon458]

@@Mamas-Madhouse-Creationsadd essentiel oil of clove few drop with Two drop of Oxygall and tw drop of honey and glycerine!

[@maryfeist8080]

​@@LuxindasOtherObsessions I have used gum Arabic powder. The drop of honey and drop of glycerin retard mold growth. Have had success with no mold after 1 year. Dry paints before covering and putting away.

[@evek4262]

what is this wht you add to mica pigment? honey? glycerin or something another? whats

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

It’s a binder called Gum Arabic. Here’s the one I used: Gum arabic: amzn.to/3SKN6Vi

[@evek4262]

​@@LuxindasOtherObsessionsthank you so much dear❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

@@evek4262 you’re very welcome 😊

[@evek4262]

@@LuxindasOtherObsessions andpls name brand thispretty mica powder?

[@LuxindasOtherObsessions]

@@evek4262 it’s a “chameleon mica powder” collection from a company called Alexes, but you could use any other brand. Alexes chameleon micas: amzn.to/3SJSMip

[@modestazigmantaite7522]

But mica is brought by Indian children. They are used for it’s mining. I really hope you’re using synthetic one.