How to make natural pigments from rocks!

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3 жыл бұрын

This is part 2 of a three-part series tutorial. In this video, I demonstrate how to make natural pigment from a piece of rock.
There are 5 basic steps:
1. Washing the collected sample
2. Drying
3. Grinding and sifting the rock
4. Washing the pigment
5. Drying and storing the pigment
I hope this video inspires you to make a connection with your local landscape. Because the landscape is not just a source of artistic inspiration, it is a source of art supplies too!
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@NeoTheSatisfactory 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, I just realized that me and my best friend used to do this as kids. We'd crush small rocks with larger rocks and use the powder to draw on things.

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

in today's modern world we forget that everything that we need is just around us. we need not buy everything :-) !

@IamNOBODY026 3 жыл бұрын

SAME

@himanshushekhar2808 2 жыл бұрын

So u ppl use to make rock painting

@mr-gay272 2 жыл бұрын

Omg sameeee

@oshiriz6486 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Stone Age

@janetpercival6297 Жыл бұрын

One of my earliest memories as a kid was crushing rocks to make painting, of course I didn't know about binders and such. Since then I've been making dyes and pigments with rocks, plants, and mushrooms. Its absolutely addicting and fun!

@jalsiddharth 2 жыл бұрын

As a total amateur watercolorist and someone who is excited about pigments and such, your channel has been a crazy random stumble. Thank you for all your content. :)

@jzjndnx2 2 жыл бұрын

So hello should I add water or oil to the pigment to be able to use it?

@violettracey Жыл бұрын

@@jzjndnx2 Hi I just started researching this stuff and don’t know much, but I would search for tutorials on making a paint base. There are recipes on KZfaq for making a generic watercolor base that you can add any pigment too, then let dry and you have watercolor. I assume there would be other generic paint bases for different types of paint. I hope this helps!

@TrinaBaker 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this. Going to look for rocks tomorrow. Thanks for sharing. 🤩

@Nina-vp5et 3 жыл бұрын

I’m doing a really big investigation in Rembrandt for a school presentation. And I’m trying to make my ‘own’ Rembrandt painting. To do that I used this video, it helped me a LOT, thank you!!

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

thank you ! all the best.

@elisacbelda 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Nina, I would love to hear more about your investigation, as I am myself doing some research on this topic too.

@anarchocyclist 2 ай бұрын

Step 1: learn the difference between investigation and research

@MatthewsLivingAdventures 8 ай бұрын

So many ideas and possibilities have opened up for me after watching this video!

@danfran5771 3 жыл бұрын

We truly are out of touch with the world! Making paints seem so easy now?? Thank you so much fo sharing!

@S___________D 6 ай бұрын

This is such a simple method, all of us could enjoy it. Thank you so much for this, will start with some limestone hehe.

@CFCBobbi2008 3 жыл бұрын

I love this! You’ve inspired me to go look for pigments again. The area where I live has a lot of granite. It’s not easy to find softer rocks for grinding. Thank you for your insights!

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad!

@jakcruthers699 Жыл бұрын

LOVE it! I just returned from Nova Scotia with a "few" beautiful rocks and some sand stones. While there I also got reacquainted with my love of pastel painting. I'm home now and I can't wait to make some of my very own pigments and turn them into pastels! Many thanks!

@GulfCoastArtbyJenny 3 жыл бұрын

Gosh! I loved this video so much. Your voice is so soothing with the video being sooooo interesting, it was like watching a show on the nature channel! LoL I LOVED it!

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jenny! thank you for your kind words! I am glad to hear that you enjoyed watching the video! Have a great day!

@sarahmonge5636 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up LOVING rocks so much. I never understood why until now ❤️😭❤️ I’m so excited to watch your next episode🙏❤️

@FernandoRuedaBucaramanga 3 жыл бұрын

We think, how did our ancestors could live without all stuff we have today? And here's the answer! Our planet has all we need, thanks for share.

@karenlarson6909 4 ай бұрын

thank you for clearly stating how to make pigment from rocks. I will do it!

@2moneyhoney 7 ай бұрын

Wonderful video! Thank you, yes, we should connect with the earth again ❤

@FREDDIEtheSAUSAGESPANIEL 2 жыл бұрын

Love this tutorial, thank you!!

@melinaruegg3380 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tutorial! I usually just wait for the water to evaporate to get my pigment, but the coffee filter is a good idea if I want to do things a bit more quickly :)

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

I wait for the water to evaporate too but for this tutorial, I used a coffee filter. I prefer saving resources :-)

@wizzardofpaws2420 2 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful thanks!

@Odaken_hl 7 ай бұрын

Amei o seu canal, é o que eu estava procurando

@aleahwpg 3 жыл бұрын

Thankyou! Loved this video

@educlab 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much fo this amazing tutorial 🙏🏻

@davidsumray5688 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing! Thank you x

@susanfromgrossepoint 2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! So enjoyed watching this!

@krishughes-craig2575 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! I'm so facinated in making pigment from natural elements.

@rosiepreston7694 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your tutorial! Amazingly helpful!

@k.k8791 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful i just done the same i collecting local rocks with beautiful oxid colors i made yellow ochre, red oxide, and umber like color..satisfying process

@yogibakshi2375 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the lovely tutorial.

@alyssagreen2796 11 ай бұрын

This made my heart happy

@artandvlogsbyfatima 3 жыл бұрын

Wow its amazing

@alicef1b Жыл бұрын

Thank you I loved learning about this!

@gayaneghazaryan7255 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. I’m just starting my journey of collecting earth pigments and your videos have been very helpful 🤍

@aimeetimmins4802 Жыл бұрын

You have piqued my interest! Your three sequential tutorials are my official introduction into making pigments from nature. Thank you!

@StephPais 8 ай бұрын

Thanks again. That was inspiring

@neazenzen372 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, am so doing this

@chewtime5836 3 жыл бұрын

This was a cool video. Thank you for sharing

@riversideart8874 Жыл бұрын

Youve opened up a whole new world for me thank you

@sometimesiwander7146 2 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video! Thanks for sharing ur knowledge.

@mohammedumarkurgiya4205 Жыл бұрын

Found it useful, thank you very much for the contribution.

@elakiya.lakshmanan 2 жыл бұрын

Wow😍

@TheSianElizabeth Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏽

@shiraperles6189 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing

@siiiriously3226 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks a lot!

@DoublePhoenixAlchemy 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful video ! I love the colors nature provides

@nadeaner.cowley513 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Please make more paint making and pigment foraging and making videos!!! Thanks for sharing 💙😊

@overseasmusiccartelomcarte3611 2 жыл бұрын

I loved it thank you

@marikotevdorashvili 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Really helpful✌️

@frenchtouch6281 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful thanks for sharing

@yig8763 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing and reminding us the beauty of nature

@angiebyrdpersonal5345 Жыл бұрын

It’s a great tutorial! Love it! In the US getting rocks from a National Park in the US is illegal. Just don’t want you to get in trouble or get others in trouble for collecting on National Park lands in the US.

@benverbruggen6465 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Cool!

@natashat2702 2 жыл бұрын

wow amazing ty

@user-nx2lu3od3l 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@RemixKingzMusic 2 жыл бұрын

thank you. its been so difficult finding out how to make paints naturally

@lenkacervenkova9909 3 жыл бұрын

amazing video, thank you for sharing! :)

@LifeinGlow 2 жыл бұрын

Fascinating process, thank you for sharing! I keep looking at some natural objects and keep thinking whether they can be used in paint making.

@HirundoArvensis 3 жыл бұрын

I really love this kind of videos, thank you!

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for stopping by, much appreciated!

@jeejay2650 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful! thank you:)

@TERRYBIGGENDEN Жыл бұрын

Perfectly show and demonstrated. Thanks!. :-)

@Yamedeiiros 2 жыл бұрын

Nossa, seu canal é tudo que eu estava procurando ❤

@shmeed4 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting. Thank ya' 😊

@michaelaitchison 10 ай бұрын

You are so very artistic dear friend…Excellent Channel…🎸🎼👌🌞

@STAR-RADIANCE 3 жыл бұрын

Why this is wonderful!!! Thank you for posting this information.

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

thank you kindly !

@user-kv5dx3lu6c 10 ай бұрын

Very interesting. I am always picking up rocks and very interested in making my own pigment paint for use on fabric.

@csluau5913 Жыл бұрын

In the neighborhood where I am living I recently discovered the remains of prehistoric red ocher mining. It’s absolutely amazing. I found a millstone, grinding stones, and stones that were used for shopping and carving the Red and yellow ocher stones down to smaller chunks where they could be ground up. I have shown pictures to an archaeologist and they are excited and want to come over and have a look. I also found a stone spearpoint nearby. It’s amazing some of the things you can find and how old this practice is

@c.m.sharma3851 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@sammmenzies134 3 жыл бұрын

I really love your closing statement about rocks being pages of history, telling their story. Such a beautiful thought. Thank you for sharing. I’m really keen to try making my own pigments from special places in my favourite landscapes.

@paolahubner9013 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! You have an wonderful spirit! ♥ I learned a lot!

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for your kind words.

@cindyhughes3980 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Very inspirational.

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

thank you kindly!

@atlnchristy Жыл бұрын

really enjoyed this video :)

@deepmalakardam9301 3 жыл бұрын

wonderful tutorial !!

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much !

@iriaengland 3 жыл бұрын

Very relaxing video and very interesting!!! :) good job!

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@mariewintzer2245 2 жыл бұрын

wonderful, thank you!

@saadhna7260 3 жыл бұрын

I love this Ohmygod!!!!

@dayaweerasena941 4 ай бұрын

tks.very good.

@CreativeGardenr 3 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed watching will have to try now, thanks for sharing 😍

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

thank you 🙏 .

@LisaSaliture 2 жыл бұрын

Love this. I am a crystal person and am looking for natural minerals to create makeup like eye shadows, lotions, candles and lip balms. This makes sense what you are showing in your video. Thank you for sharing.

@sharief2008 3 жыл бұрын

am going to search some rocks tomorrow for sure.

@TravelingArtista Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jyotsna. This was great. I've made some pastels from silt and want to do more. Your video has taken me a bit further! Keep sharing! TravelingArtista

@watrgrl2 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely loved this! I am an artist and I absolutely love exploring the process of making my own pigments to use in paint. I want to explore making watercolor paint but I need to study the liquid additives more. I haven’t seen or read anything that gives actual amounts in grams or milliliter’s so that I have a base point from which to start experimenting. I do know that some pigments will require different proportions of an additive due to more or less absorptive properties and unless you have a degree in geology you can only make guesses about what kind of rock you find to use and you cannot know it’s absolute mineral content without an expensive professional assay so it will end up being an experiment in trial and error ultimately . Hopefully I can find something that at least gives me a basic general formula to start with. Anyone out there that knows of a formula or a book or website that gives good instruction in mixing paints I would love to know.

@normabradley-walker3554 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched all 3 tutorials. Your explanation is very clear. I recently purchased hand ground pigments that somebody made for me. This is really all very new to me. I loved your explanation. Very nicely done Jyotsna! I have subscribed!

@MacNCheesin 2 жыл бұрын

Almost my entire neighborhood soil is filled with clay and extremely pigmented rocks ,we live near a mine and sometimes you can even hear sirens before feeling the shake and sound of explosions! But I think I’ll start taking advantage of all these rocks!

@robhi3518 8 ай бұрын

Super great content and it's a pleasure listening to your voice, Thank you so much, spot on. Greetings from western Australia, I did a stone wall out of granite and will just use small amounts of cement to bind the rocks and make them even more structural however, i want to use your technique to colour cement with stones from the land. 💛🌻

@JyotsnaPippal 8 ай бұрын

Hello Robhi, I greatly appreciate your thoughtful compliments. Australia holds a unique place in my heart, having been my home for an entire decade plus one year. During my time there, I had the opportunity to explore some of the adjacent areas near Perth, which are renowned for their stunning colours. I lived on the East Coast. Have a ripper weekend🙂🙏

@Givulinovich Жыл бұрын

I’m late to your channel, but what a wonderful video. ❤

@anilsinghthanksu3356 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks u very much

@sharief2008 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so much, nice info, my name is sharief from india, am a natural artist, i do more oil/water paintings but i wanna try this olden ancient technique. thank you once again

@paleogeology9554 2 жыл бұрын

As a geologist naturally im around rocks everyday. One material I found THAT MAKES AWESOME PIGMENT is one particular type Red Rhyolite that I discovered 3 years ago. Its soft enough to grind into a powder, once ground down and made into a natural paint by adding animal fat it is almost impossible to get off so as a paint its PERFECT! If you need any of this rhyolite feel free to message me

@notfreeinamericatruthseeke7065 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I'm beginning to make my own watercolors. This was amazing!! I'll be trying it!

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

glad to hear and thank you!

@bergth1 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful and informative video. 💖 #rockon ;-)

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

thank you ❤️

@ryanboeding1318 4 ай бұрын

Hi there, I just watched this video last night. it was fun to watch! I am curious, Have you made pigments from plants or leaves? Do they dry out and mix well?

@JyotsnaPippal 4 ай бұрын

Certainly! Thank you, I've created numerous pigments using plants and leaves. They blend seamlessly and exhibit rich pigmentation. Additionally, I've posted some videos on this subject.

@AmazingRebel23 2 жыл бұрын

I was just walking around a beach with my family today which was used to dump mining garbage in the 60's, and I think I found a mica rock! It was extremely hard to find any videos or articles discussing how to break the pigments from the rock instead of how to USE the produced mica, or how the mica mining industry uses child labour. People really don't want to figure out the solution to buying slave-mined mica I suppose, and want to complain about it instead lol! Thanks for the video, it was informative!

@vetha_litlov 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in love with Natural pigments! A doubt: What would u use as a 'binder' for ur pigments to bind to a cotton fabric 🤔 I'm here from India, and I find wideee range of plant based pigments! And rock pigments 😄 they differ for literally each meter! Gotta do some fun research! Tq for ur insight!

@erxfav3197 Жыл бұрын

Very nice video ❤ thank you for sharing. Where do you get the sifter/strainers to filter out the larger particles?

@jzm99 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for lovely tutorial! I'm going to do it and share with my Chinese friends. Just started my drawing jouney. Love all these beautiful colors you showed from nature. Blessings!

@SS_DT 3 жыл бұрын

So cool! You did a great job explaining the process. As an aside for those rock hunting: make sure any parks you check out are okay with the rocks leaving with you! In many places it’s illegal or considered disrespectful to local culture. This is to respect the land and to make sure things remain where they naturally occur for the future historical record. A small way to do your part! :)

@JyotsnaPippal 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and that is indeed a valid point worth mentioning. I will highlight that in my description.

@ezgi6392 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for this lovely tutorial. Would it be possible to use the pigments as dry paint just like pastel/charcoal? I would love to draw with the dry powder using a brush