Totally! I switched to doing it as you said. It's up in my next videos 😅. I wish I had known this earlier

thank you so much!

Yeah, make a slurry then it will gradually thin out as you add the water. Applies to the kitchen as well, as I make roux and gravy like that too, lol

That white thing what is that ???in black cup

@@pecocoart2789 gum arabic

Aww... It's my pleasure ☺️... I'm glad you found this video helpful.

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​@@bogaloo1231so youtube makes there 2 cents

Omg! I'm so glad I inspired you to make some. It's a satisfying and blissful process. I'd love to see what you come up with ;)

Thank you for your kind comment ❤️. I'm really glad it helped ☺️

It's been an absolute pleasure 🥰❤️... You're so kind to have mentioned. Thank you 💝. I remember the days I was looking for a video to learn about it. I struggled a lot for 2-3 months to get the recipe and proportions right. I was hoping it'll help someone who's starting out ❤️✨

That's so kind of you to mention! Thank you so much ❤️

@@crafterine most people don’t go into as much depth about what you need and why, the fact that your paint can and will go bad. It’s nice to have someone go into such details when you’re looking into a new hobby

That's really sweet! When I started working on paint making as a hobby , it took at least 3 months to get to the recipe of binder that works for me. To be honest, the struggle was real. I couldn't find anything online that would help me. I filmed this video with an intent to help everyone who's willing to take up this hobby.

That's so sweet of you! Thank you so much 🥰 ... The shop has been updated with all the colors as of now. I hope to send some extras to you too ❤️

I believe essential oil of clove. Clove oil as a preservative

A few drops of clove oil

Thank you! Thanks for the tip ! We'll try it out 😊

Thank you so much 🥰

Absolutely! Thank you so much for the tip. I ended up breaking it 😑

Aww... It's been a pleasure sharing this process with you ! Hope you have fun making these lovelies ❤️✨

I'm really glad to know that it helped :) . I've been there, but I believe there are a few who do share their process if you ask :). I prefer to keep my method transparent. Have fun making your own watercolors ❤️

oh yes, I'm sorry about the audio in it. The gum arabic : distilled water ratio would be 1:2 (provided it's gum arabic powder). If it's gum arabic crystals, the raio would vary.

Just thought of it too since i have many palettes i cant use due to allergies 😅 i would say it works since ive also used it to color resin before. It just takes a little while to get the pressed pigments lose again. If youre trying to make your own watercolors and when you have eyeshadows you dont use you should give it a try 🤷🏼‍♀️

Absolutely! I have a video here on my channel for the same ❤️

Omg! I'm so happy to hear that. Thank you so much and Best wishes for your new venture ❤️

Thank you so so much! I’m glad you found it helpful 🥰

thank you so much :)

Hey! It's been a pleasure filming this. I'm really glad you like it and find it helpful 😊

It's been a pleasure filming this process ✨... You can try using Thyme essential oil, oxgal or other preservatives. I believe citric essential oils also work, but then I haven't tried it personally. I hope any of these help ❤️✨

It's been a pleasure filming this process ❤️.... This is so new to me ! I have never imagined using it for nail art ... Thank you ❤️

@@crafterine I made a video on this and mentioned you, I also put your name up on my video, best of luck love!

I saw your video! It's amazing! Thank you for giving me credits too ☺️✨ ...love your channel too. Keep it going ! All the best 💕

@@crafterine thank you 💕 love same to you as well

Thank you for this very informative video! I can not wait to try making my own paints. I also plan on checking out your etsy shop! I just had a few questions that I hope you will answer. 1. What is the measurement for honey and preservatives that you add? 2. How long do you let your paints dry? What if you don't have a strong source of sunlight to help with the drying? We have very long dreary winters here in Chicago! Thanks again!

It's been a pleasure 🙂

Im happy to hear that. Thank you ❤️

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me 🥰

I'm super excited to see what colors you'll come up with 😍

So nice of you! Thank you! :)

You’re welcome 😇

I'm glad i could help 😃

I'm glad you found it helpful 😃

I'm really sorry I don't have any, back then I did not own a proper mic. Maybe I can redo the video with proper audio and subtitles :) ... Thank you for watching though :)

Thank you so much for the tips. It means a lot to me. I believe not all essential oils but a couple of them do have antibacterial properties which help in preserving. Oxgall does help too.

Yeah, check out A. Gallo in Italy, their paints are all handmade.

Thank you so much! It means the world to me ❤️

Thank you so much 🥰

Thank you so much for your support 😊

Yes, absolutely! in fact getting a liquid gum arabic makes things a lotttt easier. I would dry the paints in a cool, dry place till they dry well :) Thank you for your support too! It means a lot to me

Would the measurement be the same if it was liquid?

I get small mini sachets of mica powder, each of 5g. You can use those tiny and precise weighing scale for smaller quantities too. I haven't really done a teaspoon measurement since each pigment has a different density :). Thank you so much for checking out my shop. At the moment, I ship only within Europe, but worldwide shipping is in my to-do list :). While filling in for the next layer, sometimes I use the Pigment that I have leftover, for earth Pigments, I would mull them fresh again for topping the pans ☺️. I hope this helps

You’re welcome 😊 Glad you like it :)

Thank you so much 🥰 ... I'm really happy to hear that. Yes, to be honest, it's a really satisfying hobby ... I hope you have fun making these ❤️

Thank you for your support ☺️

I agree

You’re welcome. I use synthetic mica powder here :)

@@crafterine ok thank you!

Generally the first layer takes about 2 weeks+ to dry. The other layers take a week each. This might vary depending on the humidity around your area. If it takes longer, you can also use dehumidifier or food dehydrator too ☺️

It's been a pleasure... I am happy that you found it helpful :)

You're welcome! :)

Thank you so much for the tip. I’ll try it next time 😍

Thank you for the kind words! You can find it in dollar shops or Euro shops

Thank you too! :)

You're so kind! Thank you so much 🥰

The first layer takes about 7-10 days to dry. The next few layers (if pouring in thin) can take up to 4-5 days to dry

Do we have to add it layer by layer? Wait for bottom layer to dry before adding next layer?

That's the spirit ☺️

Unfortunately granulation doesn’t work this way. Mulling helps break down the pigment and it’s essential to get smooth paint out of it (or the artist who paints with it would find pigment breaking out on the canvas). However, granulation is a property of the pigment itself. Some granulate and some don’t (no matter how long you mull or not mull). I hope it makes sense 😅

Thanks was not sure about how the granulation works or why all the mulling. Thank you so much. @@crafterine

You’re welcome 😉

Thank you ! I would use clove oil around 2 drops maybe 😊

It's a pleasure ☺️. And for the preservatives, you can use : 1. Thyme oil or clove oil 2. Sodium benzoate 3. Oxgal (non-vegan) These are optional, however if you are planning on doing it commercial, it's better to add some preservatives :)

That's so kind of you. Thank you so much for replying. 🌈🌟

I'm glad I could help. It's all my pleasure ☺️ Have fun making these lovelies ❤️

Yes absolutely! You get readymade liquid gum Arabic too. You don’t need to add water, if the contents have honey, you can skip it too. (It’ll be mentioned in the back label)

I prefer to keep them in the sun or a dry place. I've also used the radiators at home during winters. A lot of people suggest dehydrator but i personally found it a bit noisy and slow

You can always use the ones from shops or make them yourself. Whichever is convenient 😄

Yes true! I'm worried that the clumps may get stuck in it. Let me know if it works out for you ☺️

It's a pleasure ☺️. And for the preservatives, you can use : 1. Thyme oil or clove oil 2. Sodium benzoate 3. Oxgal (non-vegan) 4. Synthetic Ox Gall (vegan) These are optional additives, however if you are planning on doing it commercial, it's better to add some preservatives :)

@@crafterine Thank you soo much! I can't wait for my supplies and make my own 😊

@@crafterine Hi! Noob question, can I ask how you dry your pigments? Can you dry it under sunlight?

Absolutely. Any place where there's less humidity should work :) . If you stay in please where there's high humidity levels, you may wanna consider getting a dehumidifier 😊

@@crafterine Hi! Just want to ask, is it possible to get molds whenever you dry honey based watercolor? Cuz mine has molds (i think they are). I think because it took me at least two whole weeks before my paints started to cure :(

Hey Vani! Nice to meet you here ❤️

Absolutely! Those are available readymade in Market. It makes the whole process a lot easier 🥳

@@crafterine what is the substitute for gum Arabic powder ?

I’m sorry, i haven’t found one yet :(

Thank you so much 🥰

You can use it the same way, binder + glycerin/honey + clove oil + pigment

I am so happy to hear that you like my watercolors ... yaaaayyyy ❤️! It happens occasionally, it's either due to more binder being added or the pigment needs to be mulled more. However it's not a big deal, after it dries out, it works well. So don't stress over it ☺️

In this video, I've used 5g pigment with 5 ml of binder. It worked for the bronze pigment, however with different pigments, the ratio might vary

@@crafterine thank you I think first I use normal pigments for trying it

Thank you so much. I’ll have to look for the links but they’re easy to find on Amazon

I generally keep 2/3 of the mulled paint in the fridge and top them later. I'll post another video of pan filling soon ;)

I’m sorry I have no idea about it. Maybe if you try them, you can comment below, and everyone else can try it too 😄

With 5g I can make up to 2 half pans , and there's a little bit of pigment left to make dot cards.

I got 3 half pans worth of paint for this pigment. However this varies from pigment to pigment.

Once they are set and dry in the pans, you can use them. You can also use them right away

That’s normal if it’s a food-grade gum arabic powder. I use the same sometimes. If you wanna get the honey coloured binder, you would need to purchase artist-grade gum arabic powder 😄

That's an awesome idea 😊

Not necessary. You can easily break down pigments with the palette knife

Yes, correct 🤍

You are welcome :)

Yes, clove oil is added by a lot of paint makers to preserve the paints and to extend it's shelf life. I'm not sure about vinegar though, if it works for your, please let us know in the comments :)

I'm not sure how it'll work, coz they would already contain binder and probably additives in them. But I believe you can give a shot to soft pastels instead :)

My guess for sponginess would be more than required amount of honey/glycerine. If you can tone it a bit down, I believe it’ll be perfect:)

The most commonly used preservative would be clove oil, or even thyme essential oil. If you do not like the smell of it, you can always use sodium benzoate.

Mica makes the watercolours shimmery. I would suggest you to try oxide pigments, cadmium, ultramarine etc for matte watercolours :)

I have stored the gum arabic binder for upto 30 days. I'm not sure how long it stays fresh. After 2-3 weeks it does get to a thick consistency though.

I've tried diluted mod podge, but the pigment colour becomes pastel-ly. However Gum Arabic will give the best results ☺️

It's 1 part gum arabic and 2 parts distilled water

@@crafterine thank you👍🏻

That's coming up in my next video. You definitely can. I've seen a lot of people do it

I would add around 3-5 drops of clove oil depending on the amount of paint I’m making 😊

I prefer to use clove oil or thyme essential oil. If you do not like the smell of it, you can use other oils provided they have antibacterial properties. I hope this helps :)

I'm planning on doing a video on making paints with eyeshadow. It's something I haven't tried yet ;)

@@crafterine oh! I'm looking forward for it!

For the preservatives, you can use : 1. Thyme oil or clove oil 2. Sodium benzoate 3. Oxgal (non-vegan) 4. Synthetic Ox Gall (vegan) These are optional additives, however if you are planning on doing it commercial, it's better to add some preservatives :)

I found them in dollar stores. Also it may be available in stationary stores too

@@crafterineThey can be found at craft stores and they are called pipettes usually.

It’s just a random mica pigment from Amazon

It took approximately 2 weeks for me. But it depends on the pigment, the amount of binder that’s added and also honey. Too much honey makes it sticky and dries super slow.

The texture and hardness of the paint can depend on the amount of honey (and maybe glycerin. Honey and glycerin tend to attract moister) you put in, if you add honey into the paint (not the honey included in the binder) it tends to stay more wet. For storing I would recommend some type of box with air flow or one that is not completely sealed off

Thank you so much 🥰. The alternatives I've checked out on internet were diluted mod podge, but they definitely don't work well as far as I tried

@@crafterine Ah... thank you. Yeah, I don’t think they’d work that well on paints. Plus, I’d like to live without the fear of ruining my brushes.