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What an awesome haul c: You can try a 1:1 ratio with your pigments and your glycerin/ gum arabic, you can also try adding honey to your mixture. A paint muller and a glass surface to work on would also work better than the ceramic plate and pallet knife. When you let your paints dry in the pans, if they fall out, you can put some gum arabic under to adhere it to your half pan.
probably a paint muller would make it a lot easier - you would be able to grind the pigment a lot finer and sometimes that changes the colour depending on how fine you grind it!
The pigments you chose are beautiful! It was very interesting to watch you making watercolors as a beginner. I have never made watercolors but I have thought about it. Happy painting using your very own watercolors.
Thanks! I thought it would be fun to try it with basically no knowledge of what I’m doing 😂 I’ll be sharing my next attempt in a future vlog. Thanks for watching 🥰
I love the little pigment collection, so beautiful and such love put into the packaging! I believe that the recipe the store owner gave you might have been for dry gum arabic not the already hydrated version (in the bottle) so that may be why the paint was a little liquidy :) I have a recipe and easy tutorial if you want to learn more over on my channel, but you are correct that each pigment mixes differently, some need more binder, some need less - honey and glycerin will really help with the cracking and rewetting. I am so excited for you to keep on playing with your pigments, it is really fun and rewarding :) Thanks for sharing 💕
Ohh that makes sense, that’s probably why it said to add water! I will definitely check out your channel so I can learn more for my next crack at it. I am going to get a mulling plate soon at another person’s recommendation so I should be able to try again soon!
I found the French shop quite expensive. You can get great quality for half that money anywhere in Europe. But the Venetian store... *I need this* I might travel there just to buy a set or two. 🤩
Charvin was expensive, I will admit, but there weren't a lot of other shops that were near the sites we planned to visit and I wanted art supplies that were specifically made in France. And I would absolutely recommend visiting the store in Venice!
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@@allisonsedar Sennelier, Rafael, Isabey. I went to Sennelier's factory or whatever it's called. They show you how they make their pigments and the hives where they make honey to bind their watercolours, their history, their papers, etc. It's quite interesting. Most of the stores I've found while travelling were by chance, and they were rather small so I admit I'm not the best for recommendations.
I definitely think the pigments were brittle because they were so liquidy, when I mix paints I don’t use water I use 1:1 gum Arabic and pigment with 2 small drops of glycerin per pan they dry quicker that way and don’t crack as much. Your watercolours are still very useable though! I need to go to this shop when I visit
Thanks for the suggestion! Being a complete newb I didn't realize that the instructions probably meant to use dry gum arabic mixed with water. Now I'll know and I can either use less or pick up some dry gum arabic for next time :)
Cheap Joe’s Art Supply Carrie’s the French Charvin line of paints, if I remember correctly. You might be able to add to what you purchased while in France!
Hi Lola! The items in the video are from France and Italy. I have some vlogs about my trip up on my channel if you'd like to check them out, more coming soon!
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What an awesome haul c: You can try a 1:1 ratio with your pigments and your glycerin/ gum arabic, you can also try adding honey to your mixture. A paint muller and a glass surface to work on would also work better than the ceramic plate and pallet knife. When you let your paints dry in the pans, if they fall out, you can put some gum arabic under to adhere it to your half pan.
Thank you for the tips!! 😄
I learned only 2-3 drops of glycerin otherwise it takes ages or could never dry
I also don’t use any water in my mixture
probably a paint muller would make it a lot easier - you would be able to grind the pigment a lot finer and sometimes that changes the colour depending on how fine you grind it!
This is amazing ❤ I wish I can visit the shops one day ✨
Thank you! I’m sure will get there 🥰
The pigments you chose are beautiful! It was very interesting to watch you making watercolors as a beginner. I have never made watercolors but I have thought about it. Happy painting using your very own watercolors.
Thanks! I thought it would be fun to try it with basically no knowledge of what I’m doing 😂 I’ll be sharing my next attempt in a future vlog. Thanks for watching 🥰
@@allisonsedar you’re welcome! I look forward to your next watercolor paint making session. ☺️
A safety thing - wear a mask when you are mixing your paints - some of the pigments can be a bit toxic.
Good tip! Thanks!
I love the little pigment collection, so beautiful and such love put into the packaging! I believe that the recipe the store owner gave you might have been for dry gum arabic not the already hydrated version (in the bottle) so that may be why the paint was a little liquidy :) I have a recipe and easy tutorial if you want to learn more over on my channel, but you are correct that each pigment mixes differently, some need more binder, some need less - honey and glycerin will really help with the cracking and rewetting. I am so excited for you to keep on playing with your pigments, it is really fun and rewarding :) Thanks for sharing 💕
Ohh that makes sense, that’s probably why it said to add water! I will definitely check out your channel so I can learn more for my next crack at it. I am going to get a mulling plate soon at another person’s recommendation so I should be able to try again soon!
Love the variety and glimpse into your trip!
Glad you enjoyed it, there’s more to come!!
Thank you for showing us your post cards and enamel pins!
You’re welcome and thank you for watching!! 🥰
I found the French shop quite expensive. You can get great quality for half that money anywhere in Europe. But the Venetian store... *I need this* I might travel there just to buy a set or two. 🤩
Charvin was expensive, I will admit, but there weren't a lot of other shops that were near the sites we planned to visit and I wanted art supplies that were specifically made in France. And I would absolutely recommend visiting the store in Venice!
@@allisonsedar Sennelier, Rafael, Isabey. I went to Sennelier's factory or whatever it's called. They show you how they make their pigments and the hives where they make honey to bind their watercolours, their history, their papers, etc. It's quite interesting. Most of the stores I've found while travelling were by chance, and they were rather small so I admit I'm not the best for recommendations.
Cool finds!
You need a muller for watercolors , and I advice to make the binder not to thin.
I definitely think the pigments were brittle because they were so liquidy, when I mix paints I don’t use water I use 1:1 gum Arabic and pigment with 2 small drops of glycerin per pan they dry quicker that way and don’t crack as much. Your watercolours are still very useable though! I need to go to this shop when I visit
Also if you ever visit Italy again I suggest a shop in Florence called zecchi
Also if you ever visit Italy again I suggest a shop in Florence called zecchi
Thanks for the suggestion! Being a complete newb I didn't realize that the instructions probably meant to use dry gum arabic mixed with water. Now I'll know and I can either use less or pick up some dry gum arabic for next time :)
Cheap Joe’s Art Supply Carrie’s the French Charvin line of paints, if I remember correctly. You might be able to add to what you purchased while in France!
Oooo interesting, I haven't heard of them, I'll check them out!
You have to mull them for quite a while or they will end up grainy
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They offer a catalog (Cheap Joe’s)😬
Europe? What country!
Hi Lola! The items in the video are from France and Italy. I have some vlogs about my trip up on my channel if you'd like to check them out, more coming soon!