Natural Paints Episode 1: Lichens

In this video I talk about how to extract color from lichens to obtain a pigment that can be used to make a paint. This is the first episode of my natural paint series, where I explain how to make paints with different plants and fungi with different methods of making them.
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Thank you for watching my video! Disclaimer: This video is based on my research and experience. Please be sure to do your own research before consuming or using any natural plants/organisms. You and only you are responsible for your actions.

[@zazaweissgerber9731]

We loved this video! My artistic daughter wanted to learn more about Lichen, and we came across your video when we were searching for how to make paint derived from Lichen! Thank you so much for posting this!

[@MrBjs007]

First few seconds I learned I've been pronouncing lichens wrong my whole life.

[@ancienteyesart]

Great video! Well done and so much great information:)
Are you making any more videos ?

[@graceobrien3600]

Yes! I think I’ll start making more videos this summer. Stay tuned 🙂

[@littlelopez8308]

Please tell me what lichen you uses

[@jaycalhoun9069]

Hi Groovy Grace, I enjoyed your informative talk about preparing the Lichen based pigment. I'm hoping to I'll learn something here for creating a natural dye or stain for light-colored woods. hoping for a good purple or red. Also, will you be showing any of your artwork?

[@gracekobrien]

Hi jay! I’m so happy that you enjoyed my video! I just recently put out a video on purple dyes extracted from greenbrier, a common thorn bush found throughout North America. And yes! In the upcoming months I will be putting out videos of myself painting with the paints I have made :)

[@johndoyle8638]

Hi there,
Really like your vid and very interested in concept of making artist paints from rock scrapings.
Are you on Insta or FB ?
cheers, John