Making Paints and Sketchbooks | watercolor , bookbinding

Join me for some calm & quiet bookbinding and watercolor paintmaking :-)
A longer version of this video can be found here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ip66Y6iIjJWib6M
I made these paints and sketchbooks as a holiday gift for some dear friends.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - cutting the paper
3:30 - prepping the paper
4:39 - binding the sketchbooks
8:31 - finishing touches for the books
9:55 - making the watercolor paint
15:23 - wrapping the gifts
Disclaimer: This video is not meant to be instructional. If you would like to know more about coptic stitching for bookbinding, I recommend @Sea Lemon and if you would like to know more about paintmaking, I recommend @arleebean !
Supplies (A lot of my supplies are older so some aren't available anymore, but I tried to find the best substitution!)
Bookbinding Supplies:
My go to site: www.talasonline.com
Paper: www.dickblick.com/products/arches-text-wove-paper/
Thread: www.talasonline.com/Headband-Silk-Thread-30M
Beeswax: www.talasonline.com/Beeswax-in-Holder?quantity=1&type=127
Glue: store.hiromipaper.com/products/pva-poly-vinyl-acetate-glue?variant=51652498891
Wood veneer: store.hiromipaper.com/products/paperwood-wood-veneer?variant=51651320843
Brush (this is a stencil brush, technically should not be used for glue): store.hiromipaper.com/collections/brushes/products/stencil-brush-series-deer-hair?variant=51656682443
Bone folder: www.talasonline.com/Bone-Folders
Ruler: www.micromark.com/Marking-Rule-12-Inch
Paintmaking supplies:
Pigments: choosingkeeping.com/products/saiun-do-kyoto-nihonga-mineral-pigment-set-red-camellia
Muller & glass: tinyurl.com/bdndjtau
Honey: www.amazon.com/Acacia-Honey-Langnese-13-2-375g/dp/B000LRKO1C/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=Acacia+Honey&qid=1644040665&sr=8-16
Ox gall: www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-newton-ox-gall-liquid/?fromSearch=%2Fsearch%2F%3Fq%3Dox%2520gall
Gum arabic: www.dickblick.com/products/winsor-newton-gum-arabic-solution/
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#art #watercolor #bookbinding

[@PearFleur]

TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - cutting the paper 3:30 - prepping the paper 4:39 - binding the sketchbooks 8:31 - finishing touches for the books 9:55 - making the watercolor paint 15:23 - wrapping the gifts Disclaimer: This video is not meant to be instructional. If you would like to know more about coptic stitching for bookbinding, I recommend @Sea Lemon and if you would like to know more about paintmaking, I recommend @arleebean !

[@C-A-L-M]

Thank you for your content It's the one thing in this world that I find calming and relaxing I not good at art or creative stuff but watching you gives me hope that I can be better Thank you

[@magalimckay4685]

Please tell us what music you used! I love all of it but I can't find it anywhere! Please credit the artists!

[@JennaRaineyChannel]

I can’t get enough of this peaceful vibe.

[@TurtZWithOne]

same

[@margareeta1369]

How does one even begin to think about painting in a sketchbook like this? So meticulously crafted

[@elarhy]

And yet, it was Made to be used. Think of it as cake, it might be very pretty but if You don't eat it , it goes stale and into the trash. If You had Made the cake You would be dissapointed.

[@monetj40]

As a beginner it’s so nice it’s intimidating… I don’t even deserve one yet 😭 lol

[@sparkybish]

A filled sketchbook is even more meaningful than an empty one.

[@sparkybish]

Oh, and I traditionally start with a chicken. The first page of all my sketchbooks has a drawing or watercolor of one.

[@c0smic.dw3ller]

@@sparkybish that sounds fascinating, may i know the story behind it

[@graaceie]

I love making things for people. I recently made a clay heart for my girlfriend, but I wish I could make things as beautiful as this.

[@BIGBADSKYFOO]

This is one of the most wholesome comments I’ve ever read online. I hope you keep making and crafting things, that itself is beautiful. Have a great day!

[@graaceie]

@@BIGBADSKYFOO thank you!

[@Bewwenforp]

That's so sweet! I'm sure she really appreciated it. :)

[@Parimosa421]

thats cute lol

[@huesitosdeazucar]

You can do this as well, all it takes is practice and more importantly, love :)

[@cloud__]

imagine being Pear Fleur's friend 😭 You make the nicest gifts and put so much thought and effort everytime you do

[@hyelimchoi_]

my favorite time is pear fleur time 🥺👉👈

[@Katiors]

It's so weird how the unique sounds that the items have when touched make the whole video relaxing 😊

[@madelinebogle7475]

As a person with my own "Old lady hobbies" as my friends say, I can tell the care you put into keeping the tension the same throughout the binding process with that thread. It seemed similar to my struggle to keep the tension of my yarn steady when knitting and crocheting, and my struggle to keep the stitches at the same tension while embroidering as to avoid warping the fabric haha. Funny how two very different hobbies can have at least one thing in common

[@Linkfan88]

I remember doing this for my 6th Grade class. I didn't have enough sketchbook and thought it would be good idea to try book making with my student... I was so wrong. They struggled to fold the paper in half and when it came to punching the holes it was always just a little crooked. By the end I had to make the books myself. It was incredibly time consuming. And as much as I love book bidding it really is something you have to be older to really appreciate and do. Still lovely video. ❤

[@maibritton2882]

I love how you used the little dishes filled with watercolor to make gifts. Though you make your own watercolors. have you tried sumi ink ? or BOKU - UNDO shadow black and shadow black MEI watercolors? The colors they make are very rich and pigmented and can be translucent to opaque depending on the amount of water used. very subtle to intense colors.

[@lily-mk7mz]

do u feel like the coolest wizard pouring the paint ingredients from those jars bc i would

[@PearFleur]

i really do..

[@TessaOswin]

I think wizardry is required to not get the dark blue on light sleeves. The jars are amazing too

[@toru_toru]

Thank you for making this video, it helps me calm down after having a bit of a break down. I truly needed this

[@sarroumarbeu6810]

When we needed her most she came back I'm so happy 😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@rawson_501]

I cant even begin to express how much I love your videos. From drawing and painting to making sketchbooks - everything feels so soothing and no wonder everyone here says that your videos are like therapy. I really do aspire to paint like you. You're so creative and thoughtful. Hope to see more of your amazing works :') and thank you so much for always being a source of inspiration for me 🤍 i love you!

[@TBananabread]

Your cats little paw at the string was adorable 🥹🥹🥹❤️

[@lovelylittlegirl3332]

If I receive a gift like this from someone, I don’t think I would be able to stop crying. For someone to put this much effort to show appreciation for me❤️

[@0.5bun]

this might get buried in the comments, but I wanted to express my gratitude for your content 🤍 you have been one of the few things that have a constant in my life. i have been watching you since 2018, and w every video you never fail to make me fall back in love with art. thank you for providing me the comfort that comes w art!

[@leyalaatasto9096]

Really lovely sentiment, I share the same thoughts with you :) I stopped bookbinding and this video is making me wonder why haha

[@wendyslowski9058]

All of your packaging and attention to detail reminded me of the videos you post of your items from Choosing Keeping. I would just sit and look at the packaging. Gorgeous.

[@wholucy]

Giving/receiving handmade presents feel so good! Love give handmade presents too!

[@Deiicide]

Such loving care you put into each book, is meticulous and magical.

[@bajaboolie]

Wow. I love everything about those books and the way you wrapped them. You have some very special friends!

[@theantisocialartist4986]

such a beautiful, relaxing video 🥰

[@PearFleur]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@Beainkle]

Absolutely awesome. So pleasing and therapeutic

[@descoleta]

I don't know if it's because I'm a hightly sensitive person or why but I've cried watching your video. Every single part is aligned. I mean: your room, the views, the furniture, the jars, plates, the wrapping PAPERS (sweet jesus how beautiful they are), the incredible notebooks, the paint (and the amazing shots with that light) and last but most important YOU and YOUR TALENT. Thank you, it's been a hard week and your video put me in a calm mindset. Keep doing this type of videos, you are helping a lot of people and not everyone can do it! Greetings from Barcelona!!

[@annesophieg-n]

so beautiful and so soothing to watch, thank you so much 💕💕💕

[@l.1020]

Your studio looks so cozy when it’s dark and you light some candles🥺✨

[@khurinkedhaton3175]

that sketchbook made with love😱😍

[@dewicahyati8340]

I love your vibes. It calms my anxious heart so much.

[@siopaopao]

your content gives me so much comfort, tysm

[@ParsonsPastimes]

this really helps me calm down and be just that little bit happier, so thank you, i hope your days are filled with joy :)

[@amyzhong8804]

Every frame and sound is just so beautiful - you always inspire me to start creating again!

[@rubbish678]

I'm so amazed that she has the skills and patience to do this

[@Sinkoe.]

No ones appreciating how beautiful that cat is!

[@Reynalicia]

This video is so relaxing and calm! Now I want to fill my sketchbook with pretty things! Thanks for sharing I love your videos!! I love them all

[@andreabulanon7667]

After a month, it's therapy time again. Love ur videos always! ♥

[@KagamiSeiko]

I swear, your channel is a blessing to those who have anxiety or depression

[@PearFleur]

i’m so happy to hear that

[@edytar1511]

both of the videos are pure magical... thanks for the experience, you have inspired me to do watercolors by myself

[@buppybun]

Imagine recive this as a gift, it will be perfect

[@maleeharizvi2160]

i would never use it if someone would make this for me like this is so much work !!!!!!!!!

[@rachellehamilton]

I really admire your patience and precision. Such lovely work, thank you for sharing

[@mochi.puffball6588]

I love these videos from you, I seriously can watch your asmr videos for hours, they are so relaxing and helps me to go to sleep easier , I especially love the making paint asmr~♡

[@ellaxin2340]

wow! so relaxing. the watercolour is very rich! also the sketchbooks look very nice, too!

[@lm4808]

goosebumps goosebumps goosebumps, u amaze me everytime with your beauty and dedication and intuition. i love your work and your videos, ty for providing me a place to lose myself in art

[@Essuna]

You are such an amazing artisan! This was very relaxing to watch and I hope your friends are as dedicated to you as you are to them ☺ Now I'm gonna watch the 1 hr long video 😄

[@cherrylynn1584]

If I did this I would keep on forgetting what I was doing while doing it and pause for a while just to try and remember Also this is very calming and relaxing It looks like a lot of work, time, effort and patience put into this and I like this feeling that I get when watching you do this because it is very motivational and In couraging. This is also refreshing Also I love your work I can't wait to see more 🥰

[@cherrylynn1584]

Ad and that you understand the thoughts I meant to share with you

[@cherrylynn1584]

I am not good with words but I hope that this was not confusing to r

[@debschieve3468]

This video is like a ballet. It's art in itself.

[@baindeo737]

Pov. You are book binder who is still learning about your job in school, so you have touch with handmade books in school and with special machines, when one of the smallest is size of your couch, at work, but you still on the end of the day watch others people doing your job, bc on videos it only looks like hobby you actually want to do. But mostly you're reading comments, finding that people don't see book binding as some hard work, but relaxing one. Wild

[@deborahsbackwoodsstudio1369]

That was so soothing to watch before bed thank you

[@zainab-ic3ip]

The fact that she can fold the papers perfectly is something will take me personally years to perfect.

[@lostone1117]

This is my first time ever watching this channel. This was amazing, and had a very peaceful vibe! :) Now don't mind me, just going to binge watch every video on this channel.

[@GeneYeebs]

This is just so satisfying to watch

[@rebeccamd7903]

Yes I do artwork. This is how I meditate!!! 🥰

[@Hannahikes]

omg! I answered both on ins and you gave me both, thanks so much Pearfleur!!!

[@juliemm3961]

My minimalistic butt was mesmerized and inspired by this video. Made me feel very at peace.

[@PiousWulf]

Everything about this was just… magical :3

[@mirakikita2083]

Hi PearFleur, I am mesmerised by the amount of effort and delicate care you put into your videos and subsequently your work I was wondering if you remember the names of the piano pieces you've used in this video. I would love to learn them

[@angelic18]

Hey there , I would suggest you to use the app shazam^^

[@samantha4130]

I’m new here. I love the aesthetic. ASMR vibes also a plus. Amazing talent.

[@fili_the_fishstick]

I have absolutely no idea what is going on but I love it anyway 💛

[@TheJemmaGrl]

I'd love to make my own watercolor - but I rarely do it myself. But - it would be so neat to make the watercolor sketchbook for someone then make them a set of watercolor too! I need friends that watercolor lol

[@nyandoesthings]

Yeah, I was watching and thought about how it would be so nice to make sketchbooks for my friends--then remembered I'm not currently friends with any other artists, lol

[@Ocean-xu8qq]

I really love your video, your paint, your sketchbooks. They are make me feel more calm, even if i rewatced for many Times. Thank youu for this beautiful and art

[@cherndon0815]

These videos are so nice, I love watching you work

[@marrri8]

when you were making the paints it reminded of when i used to do "magic" as kid aka weird stuff with dirt and sand lol 😂😂

[@pqono]

So peaceful im going to fall asleep

[@lmiller1356]

Such a beautiful video to watch. What beautiful gifts too 🖤

[@inconnue5658]

J'adore regarder ce genre de contenu ! Je sais pas exactement ce que vous faites mais le peu que j'en comprends me divertit !

[@zleepyish]

love how calm your videos always are, book binding is especially lovely! what kind of binding technique do you use for these sketchbooks?? it looks very interesting.

[@nyandoesthings]

To me it looked like she used a coptic stitch, but I'm also kind of tired so I could be wrong.

[@leyalaatasto9096]

Can confirm it's coptic stitch! :)

[@rishikhandelwal331]

I feel at peace. Nice.

[@rebeccalancaster2756]

This was such a beautiful video to watch.

[@dilanluquez]

I miss you videos a lot!! I love this video so much,

[@adalouellis5706]

Dear Friend, I cannot thank you enough for this miraculous display of love. Because this is what it is, a loving display of an art form that took me away to such a place I cannot describe the beauty of!!! I found healing there, comfort, strength, softness, fineness such fine fingers of craftmanship!! I have never seen a thing like this and have fallen head over heels in love. I want to know more of this fine craft you do. Also, I know it's of perfection because there are cats here.......thank you Dear Friend. God Bless you Dear Friend. I am hypnotized by your display of beauty.

[@Mariiatubee]

Such a beautiful relaxing video

[@Lexouchan]

I love the wood Veneer as covers !!

[@areeshakhan8645]

OMG it is a dream if mine to one day own a sketchbook made by you :') this is beyond exceptional

[@sukritishukla5287]

you give me some rustic castle vibes ngl

[@elenaaltmann4236]

don't know if anyone has ever told you this but your fingers are absolutely beautiful

[@РИСУЕМСДЕДОМ]

Perfect 😍 😍😍

[@meowwchi]

Is it weird to ask for a tutorial on how you do your nails? They are always on point every video!

[@friendlyforest2747]

this is so lovely uwu, they always come out so beautiful (both the books and the videos!) how do you usually use the sketchbooks? do you prefer to use dry mediums so they don't warp and stay crisp, or do you like to go all out and paint/watercolor in them? v curious since I've never tried using a handmade book and it seems rly fun to try. give kitty lots of head pats for us :')

[@basho4306]

If you make a sketchbook with the intention to use a certain medium you adjust the paper. I'm sure she would use specifically aquarella paper for watercolor since non-aquarella paper could affect the quality of the paintings heavily. It's only a sketchbook, but you wouldn't want that if you put so much care into making it. That's what I think :)

[@AlsoknownasMszakisan]

your so creative!

[@crystalley8229]

That is awesome!

[@KittyagustD93]

Another video by the best ✨☺️

[@BlancaVarguesArt]

Beautiful video!!😍

[@HunnyBadger1221]

Oh wonderful!

[@sweetsalvia1439]

Love this

[@FluffyHetsche]

Pear, your vibes are immaculate ♥

[@HermesREHEHE]

Claps* this is beautifully crafted ~

[@bird_b0nezz]

I binded a book a few months ago, it was such a soothing experience, im going to make a new one because that one was very poorly made

[@shelley2729]

The talent though ♥️

[@noodlepls4780]

those sketchbooks & watercolours are so beautiful. i enjoy watching this... so um do you need another friend? 🤠

[@Sunnina00]

I loved everything, and what is that wonderful camera that capture the vídeo so good... I'm impressed ❤️

[@mushfikaalammaliha4188]

I have nothing to say but you are damnn... talented!

[@geminiproject062]

This is a beautiful video, I love watching you make sketchbooks and paint! Do you mind if I ask where you got your table? The one that shows up when you're folding the paper near the beginning?

[@gutted0ut_via.mp481]

Looks 🤤

[@Linnzy]

I made my very first paint today, this and some other creators has inspired me, but I quickly learned I needed a bigger workspace and better tools to scrape the paint together with (I used a ruler, it got very messy) I don't have a muller, used a flatbottom glass. The paint came out beautyful and okay, although I thinknit was a little thick. I know this is an old video and not intstructional but could you, perhaps give suggestions on the ratio of how much pigment you use for the amount of binder. It looked like a tablespoon of powder ? But I couldn't quite see the rest. Other guides said I should measure things, my kitchenscale isn't sensitive enough.

[@Shade_the_Unknownish]

These are the actions of someone who has their life together

[@iMaddCraze]

Watching your videos is like watching studio ghibli movies

[@AmaranthineLove]

Absolutely beautiful work! And beautiful music choices as well. Would you mind posting credits to the music you use? I'd love to be able to put it on in the background when I need something calming while I work.

[@rebechen5513]

_sensational_

[@asimplewhiterose3695]

OH MY GOSH CAN SOMEONE PLEASE TELL ME THE NAME OF THE MUSIC WHEN SHE WAS CUTTING THE PAPER, BECASUE I KNOW I AHVE HEARD IT IN A MOVIE AND MY SISTERS THINK I'M CRZY BUT I KNOW I HAVE HEARD IT SOMEHWERE AND THIS VIDEO WAS JUST AMAZING AND WATCHING AFTER SCHOOL TO JUST RELAX IS EVERYTHING.

[@AC-cg3bv]

What was the book you were wrapping? Couldn't see the title! Beautiful as always 🥰