How to Use Swatch Stamp Set for Watercolors

In this video, Waffle Flower instructor Channin shares how to use our Swatch Stamp Set and Swatch Tag Die for watercolor swatches.
Content list with time codes
0:31 - Stamping Multiple Swatches
2:02 - Transparency, Step 1
3:13 - Painting Swatches
5:41 - Name and Brand
6:41 - Granulation
8:00 - Transparency, Step 2
8:55 - Staining
10:15 - Lightfastness
10:57 - Pigment Number
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[@ericakauffman5786]

Just found you through "The Mind of Watercolor". This was an excellent demo. I will be purchasing. Thanks!

[@marypiscitello8170]

Thank-you. Very informative and easy to follow. Not being an artist I had no idea what the letters stood for. G, T, S, LF.

[@swethakalluri2205]

Best video I watched. even after being a watercolor artist for a long time, I learnt so much! Thank you so much.

[@wendyrock6309]

Thank you! I was quick to buy this stamp but needed this video to help figure out how to use it.

[@chantelfigueroa373]

SO impressed with this videoit finally answered all my questions! Not only about the swatch tag in general but aboutwhat each item on the tag meant and how it was to be used! THANK YOU been searching channels for weeks since the release trying to get these answers!

[@ceciliasawyer2432]

I just got my swatch stamp and loved your helpful video. Big thanks!

[@dhm304100]

nice video! These stamps could be used for just about any medium! Very handy!

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

We think so too!

[@christymalone5191]

This was so helpful. I received my sets yesterday. Now I can’t wait to get started using them. Thanks so much!!

[@EnchantedwithPoodles]

Very interesting and informative video, thank you.

[@cassietrask]

This was a fantastic tutorial! Thank you so much 😊

[@FluffyJvideo]

This is excellent! What weights of paper should I use and how can I do swatches of shimmer paints over black? Do you have a video on swatching for use in black?

[@sandybbeach]

I'm confused at the transparency... If both black lines are the same (beneath and on top of the ink/paint), shouldn't the whole square be coloured in because the ink/paint is fully transparent and not opaque?

[@PayneWaterStudio]

No actually the stamp is wrong. The T square should not have a line through it. A blank square means transparent, a square with a line means semi transparent, a square with a line and half square filled means semi opaque, and a fully colored square means opaque. After I stamp it I use a white jelly pen to cover the line in the transparency square if the color is transparent.

[@AndreMmmm]

Excellent and informative information. Thanks for sharing.

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Very well demonstrated , nice job !

[@cathymartin8778]

So excited about my swatch stamp! Can't wait to get to painting...

[@slyseyes]

I wondered how to use these. Thanks for the informative lesson.

[@nafordebi]

great video i bought all the sets lol jot all does except one foe the color wheel

[@BatsPlanets]

You can test the permanence (lightfast) yourself if you swatch your paint in two pieces of paper, store one in a box and leave the other one in direct sunlight for a month-six months, comparing after

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Great tip Thanks! - Sunshine

[@pamelasertich9850]

This was very helpful for a non artist like me. I ordered the swatch stamp products, it’s just genius and so much work went into this design. Thank you so much. I am curious as to swatching ink pads. ❤️

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Inkpad swatch stamps shipping September 5! Nina will share her video with detailed instructions on our release day!

[@pamelasertich9850]

Waffle Flower Crafts thank you so much

[@pamelasertich9850]

Waffle Flower Crafts the shop won’t let me look at the ink pad swatching product. It’s “protected”. From what? I logged in but no luck there. I am just afraid I will forget ❤️❤️

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Sorry Pamela but they are on pre-order for wholesale customers at the moment. They will go live for retail customers on September 5th!

[@pamelasertich9850]

Waffle Flower Crafts thanks so much

[@Kerianna]

Thank you for the video! I just received my order. I am new to stamping, and so I do not know much about using die cuts. The die that I received for the swatching tag has other rectangles and circles connected to the frame of the tag. I am wondering if they are to be removed before I use the die cut? If so, can you show us the best way to do it?

[@AvisadRay]

Nice atmosphere!

[@cheapscaitcreates7362]

Very nice! I just got started with mine. Where can I find the DS watercolor chart you mentioned? I’ve looked through their site but don’t see it. Thanks!

[@carolmelancon]

I really appreciate the instruction on how to fill out the properties information. I'm saving this video for reference. As an aside, I laugh at myself how the Copic swatch chart has influenced all my color organization. I always start my spectrum with BlueViolet to match my Copic swatch book - inks, watercolors, etc. - I'm brainwashed.

[@Naciye2003]

Just got the stamp and die cut, but I'm not sure which die cutting machine to get. I don't want to spend too much since I'd rather buy paper or new paints. 😁 Any recommendations on the most economical machine to get? TIA!

[@marymccaslin1690]

Soooooo very helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[@janettesartmood]

Very informative, thank you! Will there be a similar video for the Colorwheel?

[@Mom2Cleo53]

I would also like to see a tutorial for the color wheel.

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Yes, we are working on it! At the same time, did you see the one Steve (Mind of Watercolor) has? Link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYSmZqCijtN8aJY

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Yes, we are working on it! At the same time, did you see the one Steve (Mind of Watercolor) has? Link here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bYSmZqCijtN8aJY

[@VanmeterFL]

@@Waffleflowercrafts Yes.

[@donnagibson3913]

Very informative! Thank you!

[@karicurtis6332]

where do you get the cutting mat you are using to line your paper up?

[@lynettedalton-stitchinmyst7358]

you are awesome teacher, thanks so much

[@ohbli_oh]

I thought the space after the thick black line, between the two thinner broken lines at the top and bottom was to be used for lifting colour. To see how staining or not the pigment is…

[@marilyndescours6013]

How does the die work? Do you need a special tool to use with it?

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Yes the thinset dies require a die cutting tool. Here is our Basic Die Cutting Tutorial video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoDWiqybbcd6fdk

[@Mr.S65]

I use watercolors, do I need a Misty to print the stamp on watercolor paper?

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

It is not necessary to have a MISTI or any other stamp placement tool, but because watercolor paper is usually textured you may want to use a stamp placement tool in case you don't get a great impression the first time. - Sunshine

[@Renilou2]

I'm a total novice. I still do not understand much about stamping. What is that press you are using? I was told I need an acrylic block. I don't understand what that is or what its for.

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

Hi Renee, the is a MISTI or stamp placement tool. It takes the place of an acrylic book, which you can use. The benefit of a stamp placement tool is that you can easily stamp in the same place multiple times if needed to get a crisp image.

[@FelicitasMayer]

Hm, not Th best brush for real swatches, especially when they’re in a limited area like those boxes, but the video topic itself is well explained

[@barryteghtmeyer5466]

Tried using the swatch stamp by hand without the assistance of anything else, and the stamps turned up inconsistent and the ink would build up in the areas to paint. I am back to watch again. I thought it would be easier than it was.

[@Waffleflowercrafts]

I have included this link that might be useful to you in how to use the stamp with just a stamping block: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGWznpRolJ2nbpY You might try cleaning the stamp after a couple of stampings so that the ink doesn't build up in the corners. I hope this is helpful. - Sunshine

[@PayneWaterStudio]

I just wished there wasn’t a line through transparency as that means semi transparent

[@cptcosmo]

I have to turn the volume all the way up on my computer to hear the audio on this vid...

[@anidaralopez5676]

That's kind of cute. All I can really see though, is all that extra white space that is being unused.

[@pesto12601]

4:30 - Add lots of paint to the left and bring it past the 3rd line... then, just add tons of water form the 3rd line to the end of the box... if you are using GOOD QUALITY watercolor paper - your watercolor will flow naturally into the water and auto-create the wash.... remove excess water with a dry brush and you are set. Seems to me like you are using stamping paper instead of watercolor paper.. thus your troubles!

[@azmgbbb]

She clearly says that she uses watercolor paper 0:51

[@pesto12601]

@@azmgbbb Ok.. then I amend my comment to say she is using cheap watercolor paper.

[@PayneWaterStudio]

@@pesto12601 sorry commenting 2 years later but she wasn’t doing proper watercolor washes. You should have enough paint that when you lay it down and do horiztoal passes with the brush the bottom line of paint has a “paint line” (I call it a small river). Then clean brush and with water paint over the river ring it down and keep doing it until you get almost a clear wash. Tilting the paper also helps

[@RaeGalloway]

That is absolutely not true that only the manufacturers can report lightfastness. In fact all artists should be doing their own lightfast testing because brands have a vested interest in making sure their product looks good. They have a lot of reasons why they might want to lie.

[@danieljamesbinderystu2968]

You made every color semi-transparant... also, there is no such thing as a triangle symbol for granulation, that is simply marked with a " G", also the triangle is for staining. If you have a square for transparency... you don't need a circle. It either one or the other. I had to cut my stamp up to fix these things.... my ocd kicked in BIGGGGGGGG time with these mistakes. Also, iam a professional artist and I personally test ALL OF MY SUPPLIES that I use for sold finished pieces.... I never go by the manufacturers lightfast ratings. Most will simply copy and paste lightfast info from their oil paints, to their watercolor paint.... or their acrylic line to their watercolors... lightfastness is dramatically changed between the 2. I have sooooo many supplies from all brands, that don't hold up to their lightfast ratings marked on the tubes. Every company is guilty of this... I learned my lesson the hard way, when I was just starting out.

[@sandybbeach]

I'm confused at the transparency... If both black lines are the same (beneath and on top of the ink/paint), shouldn't the whole square be coloured in because the ink/paint is fully transparent and not opaque?

[@PayneWaterStudio]

I agree! It drove me insane so I cut the swatch card in pieces I only use the top half cut out the section with the G T S and FL and don’t use it and use the bottom pigment info part. There shouldn’t be a line across the Transparency square as it means semi transparent. The Granulating triangle should be a square to enter G for granulating or N for not granulating and the Triangle should actually be for straining not a circle. This was obviously made by someone who is not familiar with watercolor paints