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Trash or Treasure-Fluid 100 Cotton Watercolor Paper
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Materials Used (or mentioned):
Sennelier watercolor paints:
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Fluid Cotton watercolor block:
Amazon: amzn.to/2RxR7hm
Jackson’s: www.jacksonsar...
Fluid Cellulose watercolor block
Amazon: amzn.to/2xz3eC1
Jackson’s: www.jacksonsar...
Long Hand•Book panoramic travelogue that I LOVE and keep with me always
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Jackson’s: www.jacksonsar...
Ceramic mixing palette:
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Jackson’s: www.jacksonsar...
Pentel pigment brush pen: amzn.to/2xLsNiU (Reviewed in my ultimate brush pen showdown series)
Escoda perla Brush set
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Palette Building supplies:
Altoids mini tins amzn.to/2nSspKT
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super flat magnetic tape amzn.to/2N0TlTt
empty half pans amzn.to/2Laeadu
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Music
“Lemme See About it”-Max McFerren
@nilawarriorprincess Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness! I never knew hand•book was a local company! My city always surprises me ❤. I'll definitely have to pick up their sketchbook now & it's great knowing my city produces a favorite amongst YT watercolorists.
@thefrugalcrafter 5 жыл бұрын
OMG, that's so funny, I just picked up a 4"x6" block of that paper last weekend because it was nearly as cheap as cellulose watercolor postcards. I am not crazy about the 2 edges bound block. I didn't care for their cellulose paper (I used up an entire block hoping I would learn to like it) but I really like their hot press cotton watercolor paper so I thought I'd give the cold pressed a cotton a try. I never knew Fluid was by the handbook paper company, I have one of their panoramic sketchbooks and It's not bad:) Enjoy your wedding!
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
It’s kind of crazy how inexpensive it is, right?!?! I don’t mind the two-edge thing, but I really wish they would chill out with the glue thickness. Pretty sure the paper isn’t going to spontaneously separate if there’s like half as much on there, guys! When I realized that handbook/fluid/global arts materials were all one company, it kinda floored me. Especially because the papers made under these names are all so different! The panoramic sketchbook is the one that I love the most, though-something about the paper itself combined with the unusual dimensions? Total winner.
@longyarn4288 5 жыл бұрын
@@MeowMeowKapow - Even though they're all under one company, I'm guessing that the different products/ papers/ handbooks are made in different factories...for now. At least until a bean counter starts trying to cut corners (production costs) to make his job relevant. 😑 They think the consumer is too stupid to notice because they themselves Very Rarely use the product(s), so they don't care what the quality is. 😡
@InLiquidColor 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on 5k Kat! Im not a huge fan of this paper, but I do like the travelogue sketchbooks - I hope they don't change for the worse under new ownership!
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
Thank youuuuu! =^.^= this particular paper reminds me a lot of the bee paper, which I know you’re also not a super big fan of, so it totally makes sense. I’m reeeeeeeeeeally hoping those travelogues don’t change. I have a square one that’s got the speedball branding, but not a square one without to compare it against. Tried to get a new panoramic like I already use, and it still has the old branding! (Which I’m actually kind of grateful for Since now I’ve got a spare.)
@chedoodles 3 жыл бұрын
I didn't even know that watercolor paper has that ability to soften the paint even dry. That's nice. I've learned a lot
@jillshort9241 5 жыл бұрын
Think you did an excellent job of talking about this paper. I like the Fluid 100 for doing small works I may want to turn into larger works. Also, it should work fine for gouache, too. Think paper surface is a bit less crucial for gouache. It can also work for watercolor pencils, I think.
@KimberlyCrick 5 жыл бұрын
Ooooh 3:25 ... I just picked this up and the 300lb version as well... AND I have QOR paints... Did you just challenge me to a fun experiment time??? :D HECK YES, challenge accepted :P
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
HOORAY!!!! Give us your juicy experiences!!!
@melissajay7596 4 жыл бұрын
How is the 300 lb, comparative to other of the same material and quality?
@sophieputz9300 5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations to 5k :D! You are one of my fav art channels. I love the quality of your vids :)
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you, you’re so sweet! =^.^=
@yasuewho Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for doing this. I hope it's still as good! I needed a specific size and this brand was the most affordable for it in that odd size! I'll be using it for gouache.
@SarahNewburyArt 5 жыл бұрын
Hey Kat! Great video and congratulations on reaching 5k !!😊💙
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you! =^.^= kind of snuck up on me all of a sudden!
@atya.homayounsaraj8892 5 жыл бұрын
OMG ur cat is soooo cute. Love ur vids btw keep up the AMAZING work
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
His name is Bubba and he’s the best! Ugh. We’re obsessed with each other.
@izthistaken 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the 5k!! Hope you really have a great time at that wedding, we'll be here when you're back :D
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
Why thank you! =^.^=
@LanaGoesArt 5 жыл бұрын
I just love your reviews. As I mentioned the last time, the fluid paper is not available here to try, it's still good to know how it is and see how it behaves in a painting. Bubba clearly seems to like it :) Have an awesome time at the wedding! :)
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
It turns out that Jackson’s actually carries Fluid (I couldn’t find it for the life of me last video, and now I suddenly can! =>..
@ravenmagill3717 5 жыл бұрын
Lately I've been adoring the fluid100, and feeling frustrated with my handbook watercolor sketchbook! 🤷♀️ I love hearing your take on these materials in any case. 💕
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
That’s totally cool, though! They’re VERY different papers, so it makes sense each of us would prefer one over the other. Also, is your handbook journal one of the speedball ones, or one of the originals? Wondering if there are differences with the takeover is all!
@ravenmagill3717 5 жыл бұрын
@@MeowMeowKapow I think it's one of the originals! I'll have to double let check. I used to love love love the sketchbook but over time since I tend to use so much water with my work, I'm finding I have an easier time with really heavy papers. I've even considered buying the fluid100 300lb (300gsm? I'm so tired...) and turning it into a sketchbook!
@aartadventure 5 жыл бұрын
Great review, and congrats on your well deserved 5k!
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks a bunches! Kinda crazy, right? What even is this? =>.
@Kaylasdaintydesk 4 жыл бұрын
I really like this paper. I use a metal palette knife to get the paper off the blocks and have never had a problem 🙃
@BurningtunaDC 5 күн бұрын
Mr. Bezos thanks you for the free plug.
@thejoydecision724 5 жыл бұрын
You’re definitely treasure! Thanks for the paper review. Definitely always trying to find an affordable way to source the good white stuff we all crave.
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
HAHAHAH. I can’t with you right now. =>.
@thejoydecision724 5 жыл бұрын
Meow Meow Kapow hehe! 😽
@longyarn4288 5 жыл бұрын
@@MeowMeowKapow - ROFLMAO!
@danistumbling917 5 жыл бұрын
From personal experience the sheets are easier to take out of the block when you use a bone folder (slide it underneath the paper and along the glued edge) instead of an xacto knife. Like it takes me ten seconds or less to get a sheet out without an ounce of damage but when I've tried using anything sharp it can ruin the edge of the sheet if I'm impatient and just takes forever. .(Not sure if this applies to other watercolour blocks though)
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
I usually use a plastic palette knife or my bone folder to remove, but the blocking on this particular line is SOOOOOOOOO thick. If my wrists are all jacked up that day, I kind of have no choice but to use a knife to get it separated because the physical stress ends up being too much.
@longyarn4288 5 жыл бұрын
@@MeowMeowKapow - I've got a Paul Rubens hot press watercolor paper block and I thought it was kinda hard to remove the paper afterwards. Not gonna lie, I ended up using a razor. 🤷♀️🙆♀️
@MDCampbell 5 жыл бұрын
Gleeeee!! I love love love my Hand•Book journals! Had no idea they were made by the same company. Strange that things have changed! I admit, though, I've never been a fan of cotton watercolor paper, but that may be due to lack of using good quality paper. Like cheap tequila, once you gag on it, you never want to try it again - even the good stuff. lol! Love the painting and as always, such a great narrative on this thirsty paper! (Good in a "Goldie Locks kind of way" LMAO!!). :)
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
I’ve had mixed experiences with cotton watercolor papers, and I’d say that I probably prefer cellulose ones on because I’m a cheap ho and they’re what I’ve got the most practice with! Maybe cotton is better, I don’t know, but I usually feel a bit lost at first when using cotton papers because they just don’t perform the way I’m used to with my cellulose. I’ve never had it, but maybe the tequila theory is right! Seems like some pretty sound logic to me. And it’s totally weird that hand•book/global arts materials/speedball/whoever else are all linked, right?!?! I really wonder how much overlap there is, and if there are any changes down the pipe from the Speedball element. Hopefully, only for the better!
@MDCampbell 5 жыл бұрын
@@MeowMeowKapow yeah, I'm not a drinker, much (rare occasions, at best), but I work as a bartender at restaurants when I was young and definitely did my share of getting to know the products. (hiccup!) As for the Hand•Book conundrum, I suspect that was the Global Arts plan - to create a product base that would be attractive to a larger parent company (the way the Newell Company aquired Sanford, who aquired both Sharpie and Prismacolor). If they pitched their Hand•Books to Speedball or Moleskin, one of them might likely bite - and perhaps Speedball did! Moleskin owns the market in the US, while Leuchtturm1917 is huge in Europe/Germany. Hopefully, the result will be simply that our beloved Hand•Books will still be manufactured by Global Arts, under the distribution of Speedball, to reach a larger market. Again, I hope. My fear would be a decline in quality due to pressure to reduce costs. Anyway, I'm totally rambling. Stranger Things is on and I need to catch up! lol! Stay well my friend! I hope you're feeling great! :)
@VioletConnieArt 5 жыл бұрын
Great review, I was looming at this paper in the art shop today, but ended up with fabriano 25% cotton instead as I wasn't sure about the fluid. Hope you have a great time away 🙂
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
I hope you like the paper you ended up getting!
@VioletConnieArt 5 жыл бұрын
@@MeowMeowKapow yes I do🙂 I got it because I got it before so was being safe with my purchase lol 😊
@gnostie 2 жыл бұрын
Hmm... landed on this one while looking for cat videos. Now bought some Fluid 100 cotton paper too, 'cause why not, right?
@silviast15 Жыл бұрын
What black pen are you using at the beginning of the video? To make the drawing?
@jalerisun5831 5 жыл бұрын
Have you tried bee cotton wc paper? I got a pack of 50 6x9 sheets for 15 usd.Its pretty decent tbh
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
Oh yes, bee paper has been featured in many, mannnnnnny of my videos. Especially love their watercolor journals.
@Bigcadder89 5 жыл бұрын
Once upon a time I had this paper, sadly at the time I almost never watercolored on it because I cared about my sketchbook more than the ACTUAL WATERCOLOR INTENDED PAPER and it was used for experimenting with my art style instead, it’s ironic really. Not too sad about it because even now I barely use watercolor paper, which is my I have only used 3-4 sheets of my current pack of 50 watercolor paper :///
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
Hey man, ain’t no shame in gettin the art out on whatever, however, whenever. If it works for you, then there’s no big deal!
@callmekite 5 жыл бұрын
Hey fun being love-drunk and enjoying summer! - I also enjoy fluid and those handbooks so I am like WHAAAAT over an ownership change!? Also have you noticed any difference with Stillman and Birn quality because I am stumped. I got the same paper type as last time but there’s no vibrancy to my watercolors.
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
I’m reeeeeeeally hoping that speedball buying up the company doesn’t change anything about the paper because I’m crazy in love with the handbook sketchbooks. 😭 I have like one or two stillman and birn sketchbooks somewhere, but haven’t used them pretty much at all. What have you noticed?
@RideHanna Жыл бұрын
This paper is just Ok. Beware though the glue on the blocks is much stronger than the paper and you run the risk of ripping it when you remove a sheet .this also goes for the 300 lb version which also rips alarmingly easily.
@MySwtTonia 4 жыл бұрын
How do you separate pages?
@MeowMeowKapow 4 жыл бұрын
How to remove a sheet from a watercolor block properly so it doesn't rip kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rctlqtucsqfVkas.html
@Zay878 5 жыл бұрын
That’s strange, I didn’t have a hard time taking the sheets off. And the glue didn’t come off onto the paper like on other brands. I like their loose sheets better.
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
Maybe I’m cursed? All of the fluid blocks I’ve gotten have wayyyyyyyy thicker glue than most of the other blocked pads I’ve gotten from other brands. Although I also don’t like the arches blocks for one of the reasons you mentioned-their glue always comes off onto the paper!
@Zay878 5 жыл бұрын
Meow Meow Kapow so instead of a palette knife I just carefully pull it off since there’s such a large margin on the sides. Maybe try that?
@KitarraChaosWeaver 5 жыл бұрын
Weddings are an excellent excuse to not upload. Enjoy the good time! The rodents will entertain Bubba!
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
Awwww, they’ll dance and eat chom choms and play with silly toys all night?
@KitarraChaosWeaver 5 жыл бұрын
@@MeowMeowKapow And pounce the furniture and get up on the counters and push things off! And have a rollicking good time.
@MeowMeowKapow 5 жыл бұрын
Bubba knows he’s not supposed to have any crazy kitty parties without me! No fair!!!
@KitarraChaosWeaver 5 жыл бұрын
@@MeowMeowKapow The rodents are enablers. They are totally the friend that talks you into doing the thing you are not suppose to but is the most fun anyway. The other day Nimbus (the white one) climbed on the counter and threw himself into the recycling bin. Twice. He had a blast.
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