LIGHTFASTNESS TEST! | Himi Miya Jelly gouache

[@Zaccura]

HEY! Update on the Prussian blue: The color is back! All signs of fading have vanished. Thank you to 'finessence808' For commenting about the way Prussian blue changes in UV but then returns to normal after a while of being away from UV. I had no idea, but after looking at the swatch again, it’s true. Maaagic.

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

I was thinking that these paints would definitely fail the lightfastness test, since they are student grade, but I am so, so happy to be wrong! Go Miya Himi gouache! Thank you Zaccura for doing this test. I never would have done it, because I had become convinced that the quality of the paint would be cheap with no lightfastness at all. I am so happy to have been wrong! The fact that some of the paints did fade doesn't worry me. They are colours that I can either mix myself, or buy a tube of the same colour in a more expensive brand instead, if I really want to. Problem solved! I am so happy with my Himi gouache, and the more I use it, the more I learn to love it. I also really love your playfulness on your channel Zaccura, and I love your pretty name. Watching your videos always makes me smile. God bless you and all those you love. Have a great day!

[@Zaccura]

Awe I'm so glad this test was helpful!💖 Thank you so much for your kindness and support. Keep having fun with your gouache, and have a great day too! 💖🙏

[@EmilyArts]

Ahhh I’ve been dying to know the results! 😄 they don’t look too bad, I’d say that’s a success! 🥳

[@Zaccura]

I agree!

[@weirdlyart7726]

surprised to find u here

[@artistic_toad_]

@@weirdlyart7726 I’m surprised to find you here to 😅

[@weirdlyart7726]

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[@artistic_toad_]

@@weirdlyart7726 hey !

[@finessence808]

Thanks this is super helpful. I never intended to use these for commissions only in my sketchbooks for practice but they still turned out well for just a month. Purples and reds are usually the least lightfast from my understanding and I think prussian blue normally has a huge shift that returns to normal after being out of the sun but don't quote me. I'm excited to have these come in. Thank you!

[@Zaccura]

OMG Looks like you’re right about the Prussian blue. I just looked at the swatch again irl and BOOM the color is totally back. That is so weirdly cool, I had no idea! Gonna add a pinned comment now thanks to you.

[@Gabkle]

Most pigment enthusiasts say that Prussian Blue really comes back to normal after some time being out of the sun and even faster the darker the environment is (like a drawer that isn't opened often)

[@ohbli_oh]

I wouldn’t sell work with the other colours after just a month lightfastness test. Some colours change dramatically at the 6 month mark, some take a year. The red and darker pink and greens looked on their way to a fast fade to me. Helpful to see the test so far though 😊

[@rachaeldiaz8291]

You are so funny but also informative. Ngl, I was quite surprised to see that you didn’t have 663,478 subscribers yet (don’t ask me why the number is so specific) because you have such a likable personality and a lot of skill. I am actually considering buying these paints and your videos have helped me finalize my decision. Love the video 😁

[@Zaccura]

Ahh you're so kind. Thank you so much!

[@rachaeldiaz8291]

@@Zaccura How am I kind for speaking the truth? 🧐

[@MonerLaine]

Reasons why I like you: 1) C H A R I S M A 2) You actually did a very informative video, most people don't even tell you something new about this set. 3) you're funny. 4) OMG you also have the orange/dark yellow one like mine!! Everyone has the mint and pink sets, but you and me sis, we are cooler than them. 5) this channel is really cool. You got a new sub :) keep the good work. I don't even comment on other videos, but this video is actually worth commenting on. This was really useful. Thank you so much.

[@Zaccura]

"The yellow gouache box club"😂💪 So glad you enjoyed the video, thanks so much for your support and for commenting!

[@Iza_likesarts]

I'm gonna get the ice blue set hehe

[@veyriuss.4792]

I think that blue that had discoloration is Prussian blue, which is known to be a fugitive color from what I’ve learned watching tons and tons of watercolor/gouache swatching XD ... thank you for doing this test! 🖤

[@ohbli_oh]

Prussian I think is the colour that fades in light but regains colour in dark. So it perks up after hiding out in the dark for a bit

[@_glint]

Hi Zacky! I couldn't make it sooner but I think it's kid of funny that someone could have been driving along and saw your swatches :)

[@Zaccura]

HA! I was actually thinking that too during the process lol XD. It was very noticeable from outside.

[@_glint]

WOAH notepads I'M SAVING UP

[@digitalart1326]

Omg your channel is literally ✨AMAZING✨ I have tried to find a gouache channel for quite some time now and finally found it. Thank you!!!💖💖💖

[@helloww_]

ahhhh those are the colors i like!!! thanks for doing this- very helpful :)

[@tinglyart3877]

ah! you are an angel! this test is so helpful!

[@Gleamiarts]

when the paint started falling I cracked up

[@nalcarya]

I really appreciate the practical approach to lightfastness and am looking forward to your expanded opinion on it ^^ Also there's the option of using a UV Protection Coating on the finished piece which _should_ change the outcome. Haven't tried yet as I'm very new to coating (or rather actually finishing work lol). Also also not sure how the coat would work with water soluble paints now that I think of it. Probably not a good idea 🤔

[@ChemiGlowAngel]

For water soluble works it's best to use a spray varnish/fixative over top instead of a brush kind. I think once you do several coats you can then cover with a brush kind without disturbing the art.

[@Zaccura]

So glad you liked it vidie! And I've also never tried using UV coating on gouache (or any paintings actually). Might work, but I'd probably test on a sample piece to make sure it doesn't cause any damage. ;)

[@jannafadul5726]

Oh wow a sunscreen for a painting....😮

[@raerae6422]

New subby. Loved your video. Question: if you mixed a nude or violet from the non-fading colours in the same set would they fade too?

[@policromatica]

THAKN YOU! I was about to buy this set just for that colors! but seeing this result I guess I go for the 18 color set :)

[@Sevvin89]

I adore you. That is all. ✨

[@sonyadeantonio]

Thanks so much. Needed this.

[@wintersprite]

I got HIMI jelly gouache for Christmas although I haven’t tried it yet.

[@cloeywalker4811]

wow nice video :D your himi gouache box is different to mine :o your one is see through is that the new packaging?

[@cazkiwinz4300]

How did I not see this video until now? Fantastic! I would have subbed if I wasn’t already 😂🤗🤗🤗

[@monikawiedmann8594]

I think the bright red was not on your swatch card, I think that is also not light fast. I have turfed out my two non lightfast reds and replaced them with tubes. My box is Arrtx though.

[@haloiniastrid]

Hi, just curious about this, i wonder if it's ok for me to ask, but why do you tape over the gouache instead of cutting them and storing the paints you intend to compare inside a cupboard or sth to remove them completely from light? because you use white paper to test these paints, and I would assume the uv lights from the sun still somehow bounces over to the backside of the paper and affecting the compared paints? because I saw a girl testing some marker brands and she does it exactly as you did and found that a pink shade she covered and uncovered both have the same problems with fading, even when she's already covered it with a very thick black paper.

[@Zaccura]

You know, I frankly never though to cut the paper in two and store the other half in a drawer! You're right, as long as the paper is exposed at all to the sun, then there will be some affect. The piece of chipboard just helps show the difference. But I'll probably be trying that cutting-in-half method in the future for new paints! Thanks for sharing

[@haloiniastrid]

@@Zaccura you are welcome

[@janenricoprades4358]

How did you maintain the moisture of your gouache?

[@imaxinebrown694]

Thanks for sharing

[@lifeismusicparnadonkers]

Hello is the 56 set of himi miya gouache? Its raining and bad wether were i live and no sun. Thank you if you do. I love you,re test of the 24 himi miya gouache set 😊

[@Zaccura]

I don't have the 56 set, but I would assume they have the same lightfastness as these!

[@SophiaMitropoulos]

Brilliant!

[@anita189]

This is a great test. 🤔🤔 yeah i feel like pastels or more skin tones didnt survive the test

[@Derlilaschlumpf]

Could you use a uv fix Spray so they don’t fade ?

[@Zaccura]

I've never tried any fixatives on gouache (or anything actually lol). Might work, but I'd be sure to test it on an unimportant piece to make sure it doesn't cause any damage. :)

[@nizidafabie]

I think I'll just use these to get into Gouache and then buy a good brand later down the line. I'm used to watercolours so i'm gonna need something to practice with haha

[@bloomingbud9213]

Can anyone tell me how to seal a gouache painting...can it be heat laminated? Or does an actual varnish really exists for these?

[@rymyun2841]

If you mixed your own skincolor shade with the other colors would it have better lightfastness? Since the reds and oranges held up a lot better?

[@Zaccura]

I assume so! :)

[@lizzyxchevre]

hii, i got a question! i just got the palette and i wonder if i can keep it on his side when the jellies are opened?

[@Zaccura]

I'd recommend against leaving it on its side or else the paints may spill and make a mess. I've never tried it for exactly that reason, but idk, maybe if the lid is tight enough and the paints are dried out a little, it'll be fine. But I definitely wouldn't store it on it's side for a long time.

[@anita189]

I wanna try these but... I need to wait i have other supplies to test 😭😭 just my life ha.

[@bumblebeez2101]

How do you prevent mold on pallets like these?

[@aminaa5824]

Since they are already made to be used with water, the brand probably took care of that already, you won’t have to worry about it

[@ligaskirbauska8652]

I add couple drops of clove oil to my water bottle I spray paints with.Same water I use in water brushes so they don’t grow mould inside

[@ligaskirbauska8652]

@@aminaa5824 no,it don’t works like that.those who create paints can give guarantee on paints till they open,nobody can give any guarantees afterwords,cos nobody knows what water you’ll use,99% of water has bacteria and will grow mould on any type of paints that keep wet..so water quality is the must with gouache and watercolours,only then you’re paint will stay healthy

[@aminaa5824]

@@ligaskirbauska8652 oh I’m sorry I thought brands just use preservatives for that

[@ligaskirbauska8652]

@@aminaa5824 preservatives won’t fight all kinds of possible bacteria that we may add if that would be so we would use preservatives instead of antibiotics.. 😉 also most professional watercolours don’t have any artificial preservatives added,most will have bit of honey as preservative and that’s it just as example...Clove oil for me has showed to work very good,I make own water from boiled or distilled(if have that at hand) water,couple drops of clove oil,couple drops of glycerin and use it to spray on top of paints,fill waterbrushes(those also tend to grow mould inside otherwise.Hope that can help

[@uroojfatima5959]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/p16yf6CLrpl1kKM here is the link to the painting video that Zaccura was talking about. Thought you might be looking for it😊

[@market8237]

Its not like u guys are gonna display ur paintings 24/7 for a month right??, Also if its super hot inside the house would it also affect the colors or just direct sunlight?

[@market8237]

Also the 18 colors and 24 are the same ye? Only dif is the new/other colors??

[@_glint]

What are the Chinese/Not English words? i know there's 一的 but what is the first one?

[@Zaccura]

I talk about the Chinese characters more in tomorrow's vid ;)

[@zairha_1476]

I bought this exact set of himi gouache for 17 dollars (I converted it PHP to USD) but in mint green. Hahahaha

[@rixnna2430]

I wanna start painting but idk what i should buy? Gouache or Watercolor

[@hamfrog9893]

Whatever you prefer lol

[@hamfrog9893]

Research the difference

[@rixnna2430]

@@hamfrog9893 I bought gouache

[@hamfrog9893]

@@rixnna2430 nice

[@xyz7572]

The title is almost click bait, this doesn’t show actual lightfastness at all. 1 month for lightfastness testing is almost nothing… 6 months is a minimum, 12 is better to get an even amount of UV light over the different seasons. Some paints don’t fade at all within 1 month, but significantly after 6 months. Just 1 month of light doesn’t tell artists anything about whether the paint actually will hold up for long time display. I am disappointed.

[@Zaccura]

I appreciate this feedback. This was my first time doing a light fastness test, and my knowledge about different pigments behaviors was still limited at the time of making this. I have a different light fastness test (for a different gouache brand) on the window right now with plans of keeping it there for much much longer than I did here in order to get more complete results. Perhaps I will do the Himi test again and create an updated video in the future. But for now I hope the knowledge of which colors are especially fugitive in this set are helpful at least!

[@edzejandehaan9265]

Not really surprised, especially violet, and orange pigments in cheaper sets are fugative. I don't buy paint without pigment numbers, then you don't have to do time consuming lifghtfastness tests yourself. Btw don't understand the hype around "jelly" gouche. I think it's a very unpractical way of packaging paint, I prefer the oldfashioned tubes.