Making my own watercolors!

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Time to make some paint!! I truly hope that you guys enjoy this video. I have been SO excited to share more paint making content with you guys, and my current plan is to make at least one video on this topic each month. It'll be spread out within my other content. :3 Let me know if you have any questions or experiences to share!! ♥♥
MATERIALS*
Pigments:
- Buff Titanium: www.earthpigments.com/buff-ti...
- Earth Pigment's Website: www.earthpigments.com
- Kremer Pigments' Website: shop.kremerpigments.com/en/
Binder:
- Gum Arabic Powder: amzn.to/2TNQ0P1
- Glycerin: amzn.to/2WcqXSF
*I used a local honey ♥
- Clove Oil: amzn.to/2OdPwvH
Other Tools:
- Glass Muller: bit.ly/2HybY26
- Palette Knives: bit.ly/2Cpsj52 & amzn.to/2UJL1LQ
- Canson XL Mixed Media Sketchbook: amzn.to/2ULaXH4
Other Paint Makers I Love:
Eve Bolt: • Making your own waterc...
Oto Kano: • ~ Relax ~ Making Handm...
Dan Barrett: • Store Launch: New Hand...
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MUSIC
"Oasis" by Johannes Bornlof
"Land of Eternal Spring" by Cora Zea
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Arleesha Yetzer
PO Box 363
Bethel, PA 19507
United States

[@SadieSavestheDay]

I love that you are trying to spread this information and be totally transparent with your process!

[@inastaria5075]

Transparent... So fitting for watercolor, hehe

[@moonlightgator541]

But I feel sad for people who make living selling watercolors.

[@zeldacheri]

@@moonlightgator541 I bet less than 2% of people who watch these videos will actually go to the expense and bother of making their own watercolors, especially when you can easily end up making more than enough of a color to last several lifetimes! What's great about watching the process is that gives people a much greater appreciation for handmade watercolors and a deeper understanding of what goes into the paints (binder ingredients) and how the different colors are made (single pigment vs. combinations of pigments).

[@sugarbaby1954]

@@zeldacheri 100% agree with you, most have no idea how it's made, and your so on about appreciating the process. Besides that she loves doing it. What is better than that! Isn't that what You Tube is all about, doing what you love and sharing it with others. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. 💖🙋‍♀️

[@valeriemarkello9327]

@@moonlightgator541 you shouldn't feel bad. I've seen people sell $500 watercolor palettes at $10 cost their pocket. It would be nice to see someone come out with a lower price point palette that everyone can afford and enjoy!

[@lilredhead17]

hi! Fellow paint maker here. First of all: Im already a fan of these series! Making paints is just so relaxing. Secondly, you can prevent the shrinking of drying pans for some part. When you mull the paint longer it'll become more paste-like, so a bit more firm. When it reaches this point and you pour it into pans it will shrink less! it's not 100% foul proof, but it worked for me in the past

[@arleebean]

Ah, that’s such a fantastic idea! I had definitely noticed that the paint becomes thicker the longer it’s out on the slab, but I hadn’t connected that to less shrinking! Thank you so much for the tip!

[@twycross3]

Do you make oil paints? I've been trying to find some phthalo blue pigment and can't seem to find it. Have you tried making watercolors out of woad?

[@Erdhenne]

You can also let the paint sit even longer on the slab once your done mulling. Water will evaporate really, really slow. On some days I mull my paint in the morning and let it sit before I go to bed again. It's still moist enough to give it in pans. But you should go and see after the paint every few hours and fold them with the palette knife while letting them sit.

[@sutil5078]

that what I was thinking twycross, Arleebean though I am not an expert in this, why not leaving it on that glass enough time so it have more consistency or thikness, measure the time, which will vary depending on the room temp., and humidity level ... then the number of refilling will go down.. how about plant based paint.. would it be of same quality and same procedure? thanks

[@francescachiriboga7246]

@@sutil5078 I am making plant-based pigments and the color ends up being similar to earth pigments but they are less opaque. It is the same procedure in making the watercolors though.

[@vinsueringamer2388]

May I request that you make a video on how you prepare all the materials to make this, like the binder and what would be the recommended tool, along with some recommendations from the pigment to binder ratio

[@karinapardini2833]

I have the same question

[@sabinebirkenfeld2363]

Yeah same here 😘

[@InLiquidColor]

Aahhhh! I love your color selection at the end of the video. You don't tend to see a lot of the modern colors in handmade paints and you have some of my favorites 😍 also thanks so much for talking about Earth Pigments. I wanted to get some pigments from them when I thought I could make my own paints and couldn't find any information/reviews. Can't wait to see what you make with these, and I'd love to try our some of them if you do decide to sell then :)

[@aliceblanchette1291]

I feel like the information that you have on your channel, specifically about the pigments and how they react, would be very helpful for those looking to make their own watercolours.

[@JacquelineJax]

I agree totally

[@rosannazucchelli4229]

Look at masha's colors also look at white nigts

[@maryf.1956]

Your colors are beautiful! I hope you do decide to sell them. I love your Payne’s grey because it does NOT granulate. Sharing this with your audience is very generous of you. It looks like a lengthy endeavor that not everyone is inclined to attempt. Best wishes to you and much success.

[@jengoodwyn2715]

Same. I'm not a fan of granulating colours and this is a gorgeous colour I'd happily use!

[@sophiadicicco5916]

Oh so it's binder that's on the top of my acrylics and watercolor when I dont use it for a while.

[@mindofwatercolor]

Really fun and relaxing to watch (love the dreamy music). I don't think I've watched a paint making video ever but it was first on my suggested list today and why not? Not something I'll try myself but I found it fascinating. The comments about pouring and the mulling characteristics of the various pigments was very interesting to me. And the pigments looked lovely. Looking forward to seeing more of this from you. Thanks Arleesha.

[@youshimimi]

So interesting! Although I won't be making my own, this was very nice to watch. My only question is about their lightfastness. Do you know how lightfast they will be while making them? Can you influence it somehow?

[@arleebean]

youshimimi I’m running some lightfastness tests now, so I’ll be able to report that info in a future video!! Thanks so much for asking. ❤️❤️

[@rioreason]

youshimimi youshimimi I would have to guess it depends on the pigment and how the elements of the powdered materials react to that exposure to sunlight. For example, in gemstone based pigments: amethyst has a tendency to lose color when exposed to sunlight, and eventually yellow. Lapis lazuli (ultramarine blue) also has a tendency to fade after extended exposure. Unless there’s some kind of chemical reaction during mulling, the lightfastness should directly correlate to how well the original material holds up to sunlight.

[@youshimimi]

@@rioreasonhm, that makes perfect sense. Thank you for the explanation.

[@BrainyCreativity]

🔵Omg that PB15 blue is beautiful !!

[@XkillerXmannequinsX]

would adding a uv stabilizer help with this?

[@Dan.B.Artist]

It's nice to see another artist join the journey of paint making. PS it consumes you!!! I love making paint it's definetly helped me understand and appreciate watercolours more. In terms of trouble shooting the bad news is apart from a few simple problems most difficulties with it can only be answered by practice/experience. It's hard to explain but you get to a point where you can feel if the paint is right/wrong a bit like when cooking and you know whether your food is cooked right. I love the colours you've made and I'm glad that youre enjoying this process. A little note to those saying about disclosing recipes etc, whether it's a commercial brand or an artisan each paint maker has their own binder which contributes to the behaviour and quality of the paint. Every handmade brand is different and has it's own signature. We don't want to give away our signature, as Arleesha says it's taken her a lot of time and practice to get to her stage, it has taken even longer for a those of us who sell our paints to get our formulas right. It takes a lot of hard work, time, trial & error and money to get there. Why would we let others jump the line and prosper from our hard work?

[@Waynimations]

You know sometimes I forget that watercolors are made. Doing this must be great because you feel more connected to your work

[@weronoyume]

Oh wow you did great! I love watching people making paints! 😍 The results look so good! When I was in art school my teacher told us how to make watercolours and oil paints ( which is much easier ), of course it's not that she is a paintmaker, she is a restorer and to restore old painting she makes paints herself. Since she knows about chemistry sometimes she adds stuff she has in the lab into the watercolour binder I don't know what I don't remember, but it was so interesting! It's a lot of work, but it's so relaxing and satisfying! I would love to see more videos like this! 😍 ( She also uses a lot of Kremer stuff )

[@mukalukadream]

If you ever need testers I wanna throw my name in the hat! ;3 I've always been intrigued by homemade paint and it's something I hope to do in my own future. Thank you so much for your transparency in your process!

[@famurillo9327]

I love this Arleesha! It's beautiful! Edit: please sell them!! Or do a give away!!! PLEASE!!! PO: I want all the colors of your palet! 😍

[@rmeredithm]

As a pharmacist with compounding experience, I can tell you... it would be much easier (and the paint would be more consistent and uniform throughout) if you placed your powders in a mortar and pestle and triturated, or ground, the powders together. At that point, you can dump the powders onto the glass and make a little well in the center. Then, you’ll want to combine your liquids in another bowl or measuring cup or whatever you have around... and slowly add it to the well you made in the powder. While adding the liquid, use a spatula to mix and fold between each pour.

[@happytrouble5561]

I would totally purchase a palette from you. They look beautiful and of a great quality. Thank you for sharing the process. I was super interesting to watch.

[@Temajuki]

I was surprised to see that buff titaniums more flesh tone than white. i thought itd be something closer to titanium white or something. im so looking forward to this seriiiesss 💖💖💖😍😍😍

[@cuteshark8781]

i love how wholesome you are. it is so nice and your voice is so calming.your videos are one of my favorite to watch because they are so calm and i usually come out with a usefull information out of them. thank you for your hard work !

[@MadebyDawn23]

Totally excited that you are sharing your experience with paint making. As a new to art and watercolor I'm so appreciative of you, eve and oto for sharing. I'm suppose to start making my own handmade watercolor paints pretty soon because I learned that it is a great way to learn more about watercolor so I will have more questions. I already have all my binders, ox gall, glycerin, honey, gum Arabic and distilled water

[@karahnovak8122]

Ohhhhhhhh geez Arlee this video really made me so happy!!!!!!! I needed it today!!! I’m not at a point where I’d be able to make my own paints yet, but homemade watercolors have always been so enchanting to me!!! I really need to get myself some! Thank you for saying you want to share more of what goes into making the paints!!!! It’s such a..... hidden process I guess???? It’s so hard to find information on it it feels like!!!!! I can’t wait to hear your take on what’s worked for you and what hasn’t! Have a great, great day Arlee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Your paints look gorgeous, and I loved the video!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for inspiring me and being so amazing!

[@fooledtook]

This is so neat, Arleesha! I am very excited for this series just to see more of that beautiful mixing. It's so soothing to watch.

[@lisabeardslee6631]

So happy to have found you. I’ve been watercolor painting for many years but just recently got interested in mulling. It’s the actual mulling that has me mesmerized. So soothing.

[@stacyhannon4081]

Rad video! So glad to see you making watercolors. I recently discovered handmade watercolors and was instantly hooked!! Your colors are gorgeous, well done!!! Your Cobalt Teal is absolutely stunning! I happily volunteer to be in the list of testers if you need them. We are all so proud of you girl. Thanks for sharing this with us. I am already stoked to see the next video! Blessings from North Carolina, Stacy

[@crescentyesterday7163]

Didn't even know I'd be in love with the process of making watercolours! Thank you for this video, learning to make watercolours is definitely a thing I will look forward to in the future!

[@rapidren1953]

I have been so busy so I have just gotten around to watching this video (finally!) and I am so excited by this process and this information ❤️ I am so full of gratitude that you would put in the effort to share this with us, and I am itching to learn even more about pigments and binders and the entire process, honestly. But for now I might actually just sit down and paint!

[@georgiacharakas2294]

You’ve made some really beautiful colours and I love how you’re sharing this information for others!

[@spiroch2187]

Yep this feeling when making the paints myself and using them is really great... but i would like to make the pigments too myself... go out search for minerals and other stones ect. And than hmm... i think they have a machine what can grind and completele take out the liquid in it... but i dont know where to get something like that... about the price i dont even want to think about 😏 but great videos im always happy to see new😁

[@annemarievanpeer120]

Just came home from a 10 hour uni day feeling exhausted, and this is EXACTLY what i needed. I always love listening to your soothing voice, and watching you mull paint is both satisfying and super interesting. I love that youre going on this journey and how open and detailed you are planning on being, since making watercolour paints is really interesting to me (even though i won't be able to do it for a few more years, being a broke student living in a small rented flat). I love your ultramarine blue and the pattern it created when it flowed into the magenta, and i adore the indian red!! Can't wait to see what else you'll share with us on this journey. Thanks for sharing this!

[@iridessaj7025]

omg this and the video where u show all your resources you use helped me so much cause i had no idea what any of these things were called and i wanted to start watercolors making cause i saw so many people do it and it looked so much fun so thank you so much

[@TwiSteDCBloSsoM]

This has been a huge help for me.. I am an artist but I enjoy the supplies almost more than the art. I found a mini mulling kit in some local surplus store and really have no clue what I’m doing. I just know I wanted to make colors I want, but never see. I knew I would run out of the binder in the kit eventually and so your videos have been a great help! Thank you!

[@brygoatart]

ah this is incredible! Really piqued my interest towards the beautiful and meticulous world of crafting watercolors. Please continue making these videos, I really appreciate the expert documentation of the process!

[@KRCanetti]

It just keeps going better and better this day. (long time follower, first comment). After watching In Liquid Color, Oto Kano, Mind of Water Color, Eve Bolt et. alt. to get deeper insight in aquarel paints I get this notification about you making watercolor. Love it. Learn from it... (have pigments somewhere :) ) What a beautiful set of colors you made!

[@musfirartistic]

I have watched a lot of videos og making handmade watercolours. But these paints are by far the most pigmented ones. I absolutely loved each colour. Thanks for sharing and keep creating such videos 🥹❤️❤️

[@aliceblanchette1291]

while watching this video, i got so overwhelmed by the beauty and ideas for making my own watercolours(because i've wanted to make my own for quite a while but could NOT for the life of me find any information) that i needed to take a break! This was a goldmine of information that i haven't been able to find anywhere else, and would greatly enjoy it if you would make a series about homemade watercolours, and how to do it, and where to source pigments and other things, and how to figure out what you're doing, and basically just everything! i am such a slut for information on how to make your own versions of things that are most commonly found only from big companies, and not sustainable, like clothing or watercolours. this video came up in my recommended, and i am so glad it did! i will now subscribe! goodbye! -alice

[@universalassistant1461]

Liking the blue merging with the other colour- satisfying video . Love this hun . Thankyou very much we are all loving your creativity. Keep on inspiring, motivating us. Sending Lots of Love n Light From England

[@thewanderess]

Wow! I could feel the passion and excitement in the video! Your colours are awesome! ♥️

[@B311adonna]

Oh my gosh I am so excited that you are doing this!! I was interested in making paints and like you said there is NO information out here about the specifics of making the binder, or how much pigment to start with and ratios, where to find pigments, what pigments to use etc. I want to make my own watercolors for personal use as well and am very excited to see this series. I appreciate that you are putting this knowledge out for it to be used and can not wait to learn more!! Thank you for being transparent and for sharing this knowledge!! You’re the first bell I’ve hit in a long time lol

[@hannahl4108]

Oh my gosh, so cool! Loved watching this and learning about the process! Thank you for sharing all of this, it’s really cool! 💖

[@cuongchau5401]

I really appreciate you being to open about how to make the watercolor paint lol I want to make my own watercolors and I got recommended one of your other videos well I searched making watercolors and your other video was the first thing that popped up lol and here I am now I can’t wait to hopefully try and make watercolors 🥳🥳🥳

[@jinakadaisy]

I don't normally comment on youtube but I just have to say that finding this video was a godsend. I've been wanting to make watercolors for months now but finding resources about the process and tutorials have been few and far between. So this video was tons helpful on how to get started.Thank you for this video and for just being so transparent about the process. I look forward to more videos from you and I hope to start making my own paints :)

[@cathbuena8309]

I'm a beginner and I've been watching your videos since I got into watercolor a few months back. Let me just say that there are very few other content creators as passionate about teaching and learning with the community as you are. This is still my go-to channel whenever I want to learn about watercolor or just need to watch something relaxing and educational at the same time. Thank you for making videos like you do!

[@irmarivas7603]

I'm pretty new to paint, so I appreciate your video. Thank you so much for all the information and knowledge along with your trial and error you share! I enjoyed it very much!

[@midnightdreams8136]

I’d love to see anything and everything concerning own watercolours! This topic is so interesting! 😍😊

[@Drumaier]

Great video, it never crossed my mind that one can make their own watercolors. Amazing!!

[@leahevergreenart]

I've always found the art of making watercolours to be so fascinating. I think that you are making a place for others to learn along side you is amazing. PS, love the colour of your paints!

[@Whattheshityennefer]

I love these colors, they are gorgeous. I would definitely consider buying them myself.

[@SpinesAndSplines]

That dark blue grey is my happy place. Love heart eyes for days.

[@abiotic_sloth1768]

the color you made is such a beautiful color, and your series is definitely making me want to get into paint making!

[@Priya-bk6bm]

I saw you post this on instagram and clicked as soon as i saw! Those colours are soo nice they look so vibrant and smooth, really nice colours that you selected! I especially like the yellow iron oxide, warm yellow and buff titanium, those colours just speak to me. I really like my cool blues and greens but when it comes to watercolours I find that I lean towards the warm yellows and earth tones.

[@arielesler5944]

I so appreciate this video there really isn't enough info on water paints what so ever so this is so super helpful 🙌

[@albablabla]

Your colors are so gorgeous! I couldn't take my eyes off the teal and turquoise

[@nusaibamirza2372]

Thank you so much for making this video! I've been looking for a variety of watercolors, but where I live, there are virtually no options for handmade watercolors so I was thinking of making my own. This helped a lot. 💜

[@ryebreadreid1942]

i'm obsessed with you making paint 💗🙌🏻

[@emjayen4235]

So cool!! Definitely looking forward to more paint making videos 😀

[@joburrow9863]

Thank you so much for your very informative video. I am trying to learn all I can about making my own paints, before jumping in with both feet. I have always been curious about doing this very thing but now I’m serious! Thank you again…can’t wait to see more of your progress. 👍🏻

[@janhavis.8360]

Firstly the process is so fun to watch. Secondly I find your voice and tone so soothing.

[@IAMKAL1]

Oh man...it is so relaxing and satisfying watching you mull the paint and then scrape it up! And I agree with other commenters...I love the fact that you’re not keeping all of this information to yourself for personal gain. While I totally hope you do find a way to benefit from your hard work, I think its great to share the process and encourage others to expand their artistic knowledge base!

[@moonlitrondo4613]

wow! i never thought about paint making before. This is really cool and i look forward for your future videos!!

[@brooket8705]

This is so cool! Great video and I love your approach

[@couchpotato2211]

I’m not an artist or anything of the like but I like watching these paint making videos of yours. It’s just so mesmerizing watching you do it.😌

[@HeatherBryant22]

That blue is a true representation of cauliflowering!!! Gorgeous colors, can not wait to see more.

[@Fae_van]

All the colours are so *pretty*

[@TheArtofThings]

I've been thinking about making paints for a while and I've been too intimidated to even try ! I honestly appreciate this information so much!

[@NuraysArt]

This video is so relaxing, especially watching you mull the paint. You've done an amazing job with your palette those colours are just stunning like, Arleeeeshhaa pro!!

[@eirinjensen]

this is exactly what I needed now! I am going to start making my own paints myself, and this was very informational and inspiring!!

[@FarmerC.J.]

This is so great! Thank you for sharing! This is something I’m interested mulling my own watercolors, as well!

[@timberfolfblues]

i was just thinking of doing a lil project to make my own watercolors before bed last night and seeing this makes me extremely eager to make my own now! thank you

[@susanwhite1450]

This was very interesting to watch. I'm just starting to explore watercolours and had no idea that people make their own paints. Thanks for sharing!

[@TsukiOokami11]

Thank you for sharing! I was looking for a video to show my students the process of how it’s made. 💚💚

[@harukaimai8086]

Ok, can I just say how amazing your ethics (?) are?????? I completely adore how transparent you are in your process, and how you make sure everyone has equal access to this knowledge! Personally, I find it very frustrating when professionals keep everything a secret (and while I completely understand the reason why, it still feels frustrating). I don’t know how much I can express this, but I really appreciate all your work. It’s nice to know how relatively straightforward the paint making process is, so I don’t have to be cheated out of my money if a big corporation overprices a particular color I need(and I’m confident that I can make it myself at the same quality💕). Thank you thank you thank you!!! I’ll definitely be sure to support you in the future if you ever decide to sell these ❤️❤️

[@jaxketpocket7147]

The cobalt teal, thalo turquoise and the yellow-green you made are my favs! The yellow green you made reminds me of QOR’s green-gold they call it and it’s one of my favorite colours ever!

[@karenthomisee9430]

Love your colors. As a watercolor painter and acrylic and oils I love the technique you do..Great pallette

[@alyakim9066]

I was looking for more easy ways, but when I came across this I noticed I don't have any of that stuff. So I was about to close it out but this is super relaxing. It's the sound of your voice and how it looks!

[@sarahquilt6687]

I'm having trouble sleeping so I'm watching these paint making videos because your voice is very soothing and it's also just a very relaxing thing to watch.

[@Isaarne]

Omy ! I am so excited about this series ! I've been wanting to do my own watercolor for a while, I have a bunch of pigments that were offered to me and I am just lacking time. But It is so nice that you are sharing your process I am very curious about everything you'll show ! So maybe I can buy the missing ingrédients and try myself soon !

[@jocelynlim4893]

I'm also learning how to make my own watercolor! And it's sooo satisfying to watch 😍

[@mikkelsv4804]

Whoa this is awesome!!! I've been painting for a long time and I'm only just hearing about homemade paint🤯 I would love to try and make my own and cant wait to hear more about what you've learned.

[@MarcGebhard]

Thanks for sharing. I've been making my own watercolor paints for several months from minerals and other foraged materials. I make lake pigments from plant materials for my Texas Wild Color watercolor paints. I like how it combines art, science and hiking in the wild.

[@shawnagaytan2651]

Marc Gebhard I saw this and I am doing the same thing! I live in central Texas. I would love to talk to you about your process and materials.

[@MarcGebhard]

@@shawnagaytan2651 Hi Shawna. If you have Facebook or Instagram, look up TexasWildColor and you'll find me. Also I have a TexasWildColor shop on Etsy. I post pictures and videos from time to time on the Texas Wild Color facebook page...and I hope to do more demos there on how to make pigments from plants.

[@huntermarlette3415]

You’re so awesome!! I absolutely love making my paints, and yours look great!

[@aartadventure]

It was so cool getting the sneak peak at these during your live stream - I'm so happy I asked about your secret projects! :)

[@michaelklein5242]

I really like how your dialogue is project driven and to the point, plus all your suggestions are excellent, especially to someone relatively new to working with color. Thanks again, and I'm seriously considering signing up with the Skillshare classes you've mentioned. 😉

[@Yveath]

Loved this video so much and how informative it is. Seriously the colours you mixed are gorgeous would definitely love to grab that last peins grey colour so pretty look forward to your video playing with the colours 😍

[@OrangevayaMysh]

That permanent yellow looks so rich and gorgeous, i want more of that in my life, will probably try to find a watercolour in that colour locally, even though i am not really into painting(i'm more of a drawing kind of gal) Thank you for this video! It is so pleasant to see paint being made, like a massage for my brain

[@mikayuki9838]

I waited for this long time !! Finally! Looking forward to seeing your next videos

[@ffastudio9453]

Thank you so much for an informative and beautiful video! I’m looking into starting to make my own paint and found this very inspirational

[@ArtistRebeccaLS]

You have such patience!!! 😃 Thank you for your kind honesty - it's very helpful to learn even if I'm never going to be making paint 😂😂😃 I was thinking about it until I saw the entire process 😆

[@Rosiescreativewings]

Thoroughly enjoy watching making watercolor paints. Love your selection of colors, especially the Payne’s grey. Thanks for information on how to make your own paints ,may definitely try it. 💕👍hugs Rosie

[@michigandave9680]

This is so impressive. I had never considered attempting this task and now I am. Thank you!

[@juliewatercolors5811]

I absolutely love this! I’m so excited to see this series

[@days728]

I've always wondered how paint is made, thanks for sharing!

[@moodyandtheartist]

So cool, Arleesha! This was really nice to watch and learn about the process 😊

[@jcherry875]

This is so cool. I am too scared to do it myself but it seems incredible interesting! Glad you shared the process

[@paulaverger4129]

Thank you for sharing. I can see how this can be a very relaxing, therapeutic process

[@gaguto]

I Love the idea, i started to paint with watercolor few months ago and is hard to find good and afordable paints in my country, making them sounds just relaxing as painting, can't wait to try it and share with my friends.

[@cinderblockstudios]

Super cool! I experimented with making acrylics out of ground pastels and molding paste but it was limited thanks to my lack of a muller. I ended up having basically really grainy paint. Also from one painter to another I LOVE your addition of the pigment codes!

[@itsjustmeagain1338]

I have been trying to find a video like this for ages thank you so much ☺️ I have bought some pigments but then couldn’t find what ratios to do the binder in so thank you so much

[@MsMonile]

Stunning!!! CONGRATULATION put me on the waiting list I want a palette they look great. 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@ethuynh5700]

Thanks for sharing ! Not everyone wats to make paint so no need to be secretive about the formula. It’s just great to know how it’s made! I love it when people build knowledge !!

[@dinafair4576]

I love all of your homemade colors! ❤️❤️❤️

[@sablemoreno5095]

QUESTION FOR PAINTMAKERS: Is it possible to get earth pigments 'whole' and then grind them down to a size fine enough for watercolor by hand? I have no problem extensively grinding the pigment down if it's possible, but I dont want to get halfway through to realize that I need a whole bunch of special expensive equipment I dont have money for. (I'm looking at making a carmine color using Cochineal, though I've only found them as the whole bug and if I'm going to have to invest in getting items to grind them down then I'd like to use them for more than one pigment. I'm pretty sure though every other pigment I've looked at using is an earth pigment, so rocks.)

[@thefrozencat_art]

Yes it is、its just a very long process、can break down the earth with hammers into small enough pieces to grind in a pestle and mortar. Other mechanical tools just make the process faster. Also make sure that the pestle and mortar is harder than the earth.

[@dragonbreeder1995]

Yeah, you can totally do that if you want. You are just going to be spending a lot of time and really working out your arms.

[@nursekrista2011]

YES! That is how they used to do it and there are some great instagram sites showing where and how they mine for certain pigments. Good luck and hopefully you can make a video showing your results

[@AC-cg3bv]

Thanks for doing this. I am starting and great to see how to do it! I am using a paper weight for the mulling!