Using Gouache to Make Calligraphy Ink Colors

[@designfordeen]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for posting this. We don't have a wide variety of nibs or calligraphy inks where I am. I wouldn't dare to make my inks for my dip pens for fear of ruining them! I do love coloured ink and it's not available here. Gouache IS available and now I have a reason to buy them. May Allah bless you for your generosity. Keep sharing your knowledge.

[@JudiChristopher]

"WOW" This is a great video... I love the colors, especially using the walnut ink and gold Pearl EX powder... I never would have thought to do that. Thank you for sharing this video...

[@HafsaEOfficial]

Yeah

[@jamilabbas4490]

I like the way your explanation is and also the way the movie is focused , thanks

[@dmullins311]

What an intersting video!! Thank you and I am going to try it for sure.

[@JudiChristopher]

Thank you... Thank you... Thank you!!! I did not realize you could put Pearl Ex with other inks.... then when you did it, it was like "Sure" that Looks right.. Thank you for sharing this great tutorial.

[@hanoo63]

very well explained and methodical in approach. Nice hands too. Thanks for sharing your knowledge

[@cindyanntrades]

This is so neat! I didn't know you could create your own inks like this!

[@Inkerella]

+Cindy Hewitt You should try it out and share the results :D

[@dorachavez1886]

Thanks for sharing these great techniques with us I just finished making 9 colors. ☺

[@judihopewell2499]

The world of calligraphers needs those black feint lined notebooks..come on papermAkers. Get cracking and help us out..i certainly would buy some..nice video. I have had good experience with mica metLlic watercolour and water straight into the pen and good result for illuminated calligraphy..subtle but sparkly....

[@tainadelcaribe]

I'm pretty sure you've found it by now, since your comment is over a year old, but just in case check 'inkmethis' for those black notebooks.

[@hellocecil]

Thanks for sharing these videos, they are so informative! I was wondering why you use distilled water instead of ordinary tap water, and where I'd be able to find distilled water to make my own gouache 'ink' :)

[@usandthem6748]

Cecilia Paredes every grocery store, on the shelves.

[@ellenj8896]

Very nice, very helpful and well done vid. I wonder if the bleedproof white is more opaque than the titanium white acrylic I'm watering down? I'm trying to find the most opaque white (opaque even when watered down a bit) because I want to create very fine, hair-like lines on black paper. I'm having some success, but the white tends to fade a few seconds after it's applied to the paper, so I'm guessing the paper is absorbing both the water and the pigment to a degree. It's quite a process to figure this out. :)

[@Danadane314]

Oh how I love diy! Great tutorial! Thanks!

[@Inkerella]

Yay! Thanks so much for watching :)

[@MathiJagaveran_Official]

Love the idea using white ink to get mint green. Thank you Inkrella. Love all your videos keep it up the good work

[@HafsaEOfficial]

Right

[@OlavCleemann-himself]

Thanks for the idea for looking for a black paged notebook 😀

[@dedecherryblue]

OMG! I really want to write like you with that nib! Do you have some practice sheets? 😁

[@kayleymeredith8270]

I found black paper in many places, once in a tiny drugstore that sold gelly pastel pens. It's not super hard to find if you look.

[@Inkerella]

Awesome!

[@thealejaahumada]

Loved your video!!! thank you for posting it!!!

[@Cookiena]

Hi this was beautiful! brilliant! but wouldn't the gouache dry up and become solid? i would like to keep it watery in a container.

[@Blue-to7of]

I'm pretty sure you can rewet gouache although I'm not sure kuz I never used it before

[@Inkerella]

Thank you! The gouache can dry up if not stored properly, but if you close the lid tight enough, all you need to do is re-stir!

[@gillebro]

Hi. This is a fantastic video. Thanks so much for making it.

[@olgaruiz9011]

Thaks a lot for your smart ideas!. Those are good for me since I have to save money.

[@jeremykarnatz6862]

I'm trying to find color changing or iridescent ink for calligraphy. you seem the closest towards experimentation in creating this idea. I'm hoping you can show me color changing inks. thank you for sharing this video, its wonderful way to create the color and capture tone in hand lettering! :)

[@Inkerella]

have you tried PearlEx? They have many metallic colors which you can mix or use to create a gradient effect!

[@jeremykarnatz6862]

InkerellaCards I have not tried them, I'll look into it. if you have a link I'll check it out. thank you very much!!

[@Inkerella]

Not sure if this is what you're looking for but try this link: www.utrechtart.com/Jacquard-Pearl-Ex-Powdered-Pigments--Calligraphy-Set-MP-27103-006-i1035535.utrecht?country=US&currency=USD&gclid=CjwKEAiAlZDFBRCKncm67qihiHwSJABtoNIgv-zHfG_RCW6l270qg3Ib8W9XGEJnjWTM18lvcaQGPhoCllvw_wcB

[@jeremykarnatz6862]

InkerellaCards thank you, I will look into this line. :)

[@sarahpederson6289]

Is that an acrylic gouache? And if it is can it be reactivated if dried in your ink pot? Thanks for your video, Blessings

[@Inkerella]

Hi Sarah! This isn't acrylic gouache and can be reactivated if stored properly within a reasonable amt of time :)

[@ninjamaknae6705]

Is it fine if I use Purified Water rather than Distilled Water? And would white gouache be fine as substitute to the white ink? Thank you for your videooo ❤️

[@Inkerella]

using any type of water is really fine. it's really as a precautionary measure because there are minerals in water that affect the ink

[@nunyabiznes33]

Can this be done with acrylics?

[@poisonous_potato]

I would give ten tousand thumbs-up if i could. This is so helpful. ♥

[@Inkerella]

Aw, thank you!!

[@김희원-q7f8u]

What pen holder and nib did you use? By the way, your CALLIGRAPHY is AMAZING!!

[@Inkerella]

I've linked the product (and links) in the description! And thank you!! :D

[@Creative.Dream.Studios]

great video! really helpful! Keep up the great work!

[@Inkerella]

Yay! Thanks for watching!

[@hemademejj]

How does the quality of the Daiso gouache compare with other brands?

[@Inkerella]

It wasn't bad! I can't say the color selection was all that great, though.

[@an19chri]

Hallo!My name is Christina and i love to learn how to calligraphy so it would be helpful for me if you could tell me the name of that pen, so i could search for it on Google.Please i would appreciate a lot if you help me on this ☺.Thank you!

[@Inkerella]

Hi Christina! The nib and holder are listed in the description with links for purchase! I hope that helps :)

[@HafsaEOfficial]

Nice dude

[@tanakattack5965]

I like that green color. Reminds me of honeydew melons lmao.

[@r.mercado9737]

Who taught you how to hold your straight pen?

[@maryamamini1734]

great video, very useful, thanks 😊

[@Inkerella]

Thank you for watching!

[@pauladavid24]

What is the name of this type of nib? Pretty courious. 👍❤

[@Inkerella]

Look in the description for type and link (hunt ex fine nib!)

[@timothybrown6179]

great video.It did help.

[@Inkerella]

Thanks for watching!

[@johaniswara5086]

left handed calligrapher 😆

[@Inkerella]

yayy :D

[@xuelixx]

Does the acryla gouache dries up later after you add the water?

[@Inkerella]

Hi Shirley! The gouache shouldn't dry up when you add water. It maybe dry later (usually if kept in storage for awhile) but can be revived with water depending on what else you put in it :)

[@leungside]

Awwww thanks a lot ! It helps a lot :)

[@tjayel9322]

is it necessary to use distilled water?

[@Inkerella]

It's not absolutely necessary- BUT I use it as a precaution because non-distilled water may have minerals that affect the consistency of the ink.

[@ashlynnellao1371]

it can use a gouche for dip pen

[@Inkerella]

yup!

[@graceextra8488]

How fast will this dry ?

[@Inkerella]

Fairly quick! Maybe 5 minutes :)

[@graceextra8488]

Can you do this with acrylic paint?

[@Inkerella]

If you do, it may dry out too fast! They have opaque watercolors, try with those first, you may have more success :)

[@MGWuang378]

+InkerellaCards what about water colours

[@Inkerella]

You can certainly do this with watercolors! (see my first video)

[@lark7655]

Can i use paint instead

[@crazyboonana]

Straight up paint will be too thick and heavy to use with a pen. It will not flow off easily nor evenly, nor will it flow the same way that ink does. If you try to use ink with a pen, you're likely to get a big blob on your paper instead of pretty writing.

[@lark7655]

Thank you! I'll see if I can get my hands on some guache 😊