Thank you for another great video! I use my glass pen without paint to scratch thin lines in the paper to darken a color I’ve painted on with a brush. Leaf veins, for example, and details on feathers. Because it’s a very fine tip I can get a subtle effect very easily.
Steve you NAILED IT AGAIN, with THAT camera angle. Superb! I know it won't always work, from your other response last video, but that camera angle with both the paper and palette is what dreams are made of. Keep up the good work sir!
I use liquid soap and hot water with an old toothbrush to clean a new or old nib. Toothpaste can help too;) And acetone in some cases (if acrylic ink needs cleaning off sometimes) but don’t get acetone on the plastic nib holder lol - it’ll kinda melt the area where the nibs go in. Trial and error ha.
Steve...I've found that india ink works to remove unwanted coatings on a new nib. It takes a couple of times. I wear rubber gloves. Dip the nib in the ink, let it sit a bit then wipe off.
YEAH!!!!! I am officially NOT the worst paint-paper-stuff-collecter in the world!!! Thank you SO MUCH for showing this. I feel WAYYYYYY better now and I feel like go swimming in my stuff-instead being afraid to drown in it.
Great advice, this nib thing! The quickest way of seasoning the nib is a good wash with straight oxgall. I think that's why your "pasty" watercolor works: there's some oxgall in the paint; fat paint = high oxgall concentration.
There are several approaches to nib preparation. These include quickly flaming the nib and the use of solvents. Each of these methods presents potential problems. For example, flaming the nib with a match can alter the temper of the metal. The end result would be to alter the flexibility of the nib itself. This especially important to consider when preparing expensive and hard-to-find vintage nibs like the Gillott Principality or the 303. Furthermore, the use of solvents such as acetone or ammonia instead of flame can work; however, noxious fumes and potentially carcinogenic materials (in the case of some solvents) are best avoided. It has been said that the penmen of old would simply pop a new nib into their mouth and suck on it to get it ready for ink. As a dentist, I consider this a bad idea. A very simple but effective method uses a dry Q-Tip with a small dab of ordinary toothpaste. Gently scrub the new nib in ONE direction starting from the end opposite the point and stroking towards the point. Use a light touch and be sure to treat both top (convex side) and underside (concave side) of the nib. Modern dental abrasives will not harm the nib but will effectively remove the nib’s protective coating. Once the nib is thoroughly washed and dried place it into the oblique holder using a tissue being careful not to touch the nib with your fingers since finger oil will repel the ink. Please refer to my previous article that discusses in detail how to place the nib into the oblique penholder and align it. Once inserted, moisten a paper towel with saliva and wipe down the nib top and underside and allow it to dry for a minute or two. The saliva will actually coat the metal with a protein pellicle that helps to render the metal hydrophilic (fluid loving). The ink should now adhere without any problem. Lastly, be sure the eyelet is cover after dipping the nib in the ink.
Watching you try to ready the pen tip reminds me of when I used the quill pen learning the Palmer method in 4th and 5th grade. All we did was begin a new nib by sticking it in our mouths for a few minutes and then we were all set!😐Thanks for you great ideas and demos!
I love dip pens , I never thought to use them with watercolour though , that’s opened up a whole world of new ideas for me , thanks for a great video , 😊
The glass pens are very interesting. Was not aware of them. I will be watching for your video of using them for masking fluid. I have a hard time in applying masking fluid in fine lines or small areas. Thanks for the sources. (Guess one would have to be very careful not to break the tip on a glass pen!)
I just got some glass ones from etsy but havent tried them yet.....i love that you seem to know about all things and be into basically all things that make sketching fun....a nerd after my own heart! Never knew i should do that with my nibs!
Thanks for covering glass pens as well as steel nibs. I have a glass pan and have been disappointed with it for writing with ink, probably for all the reasons that it works so well with watercolor. Your information on prepping steel nibs was also super helpful. Thanks.
I llove my glass dips. I heard about the potato trick to break in the nibs. I didn't know this was ever needed. Maybe thats why i gave up on all speedball metal nibs and they are in a drawer. Can't wait to break them in after 10 years of not using them lol. Thanks Steve
Steve, after watching this video I ordered a glass pen. I got the one with the straight edges. I figured it was cheap enough and if I hated it I wouldn’t be out a lot of money. Wow, what a game changer!! I can’t tell you how much I love it!!!!! For super fine details in watercolor it is amazing! I can’t thank you enough!!!! I’ve ordered a second one because I think they are super pretty too :-) I’m going to try the pen and ink nibs too.
Oh my goodness, you are a r e a l person... doing your studio cleaning..ps love your shoes they look great.. Love these Vlogs!!! When using the nib I was surprised when you put the color on it with a brush/ a learning moment for me. Graham needs a tiny hat or something wizardly. Thanks for all he tips and have a great weekend!
The wooden-handled pen looks so comfortable. 😊 If I started buying those glass pens, I don't think I could stop - they're really pretty! 😁 I got my hands on some Faber-Castell Pitt pens this week and I love them, they just make me want to draw all day. 😊
Hi Steve, excellent and informative as always. I have had a great success drawing with Renesans Liquarel, in a Wing sung piston fountain pen, mixed the three primary colours to get a neutral, makes for a great sketching tool.
Love my glass pens so I was thrilled to see you talk about them. I was wondering about doing ink work first and then applying watercolor over top of them. How would that look with spontaneous watercolor over an ink drawing? My thinking is it would look pretty cool. Would you consider doing a piece like that?
I adore glass dip pens... Not only are they functional, they are pieces of art. I have about 20 of them, and love them all.. so, easy to clean and once you find the ‘sweet spot’ on the nib, the ink flows beautifully.. Thanks for another great video.. Crafty Hugz
Welcome Graham. Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. Also put the need to clean in my to do list. Lol. I liked the reorganization of your paints. New drawer system??? Like it. Looking forward to your next video and more pen and wash vids.
Thank you for showing all the nibs or pens. I had no idea the glass pens existed! I have watched you use dip pens a couple of times now in videos. I think one of those could be on my Christmas wish list. :)
I recall watching your last video with the inkpen. This is something I have to invest in..glass pen , nibs and holder. Thank you for sharing this ! Nice to meet your new Studio assistant , Hi Graham ! 💀💗
Looking back at the video, the editing is very relaxing and dramatic good I'm drawing too, but I'll have to pay more attention to video editing. Have a nice weekend, Dohwaji ~~
Thanks! This, and the previous vid on it, helped a lot. I had no idea I could use watercolor on them too. (makes total sense; just never thought of it) I don't have the skills yet to be steady with a small/liner brush, so being able to get the same effects with my new dip pens makes me happy. :)
Your painting is very special. It's got a good color and a great drawing. It's like magic that warms my heart and makes my heart flutter. I'm an artist, too. I like your picture so much that I leave a message like this. Thank you. good tree!!!
Hi Steve! I hope it is OK that I share this with you in the comments. By all means, if you know of a reason NOT to do this, PLEASE correct me! I was fascinated about your using a pen nib with watercolor. So, I ordered the items you recommended. In the meantime, I learned from several calligraphy sites about preparing the nibs by sticking them down into a raw russet potato. Now, granted, one must do this with great care so as to not splay the nib. Curiosity got the better of me and I tried it. And, it worked BEAUTIFULLY!! You stick the nib (covering all of the tip portion) into the potato and leave for 10-15 minutes (no longer than 15 minutes or rust could supposedly form). Take it out, wipe it off, and you are good to go. Again, it did exactly that! So, I just wanted to share my experience in case you find it helpful. I love your videos and have learned so much! Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge! I still consider myself a "newbie" to watercolor, so again, thank you for all you do! Happy New Year too!!
I love the part where you say at the end that it's good for those that feel better without using a brush. I am predominantly a pencil artist so I just love what you can do with this while using watercolor. And I have several dip pens. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.
Hey Steve, nice video. I am glad your getting some traction with your videos! The YT Algorithm is a real weird duck. I wanted to ask if you have ever tried to use a "bow", or ruling, pen for masking fluid? I took the one from my drafting set and have been using it for years. I find that I can spin the knurled wheel to widen my lines if I need to and close it down if I need to go back tighter. As it is metal cleaning is a breeze! No more wasted brushes! Just another option to consider for those still looking for a way to apply that dang masking fluid!
When I just started watercolor, I used metal nibs a lot for detail and for hatching. Now I barely ever use anything smaller than a squirrel brush 5 mm in diameter, it holds a perfect tip, so I never feel the need for anything else.
RE: masking fluid application - my favorite tool for masking fluid is a silicon nail art tool, they have them in all different shapes and the one I usually use is a cone that comes to a fine point. You can get quite fine detail with it and the masking fluid comes off the silicon really easily, I just wipe it on a paper towel or pull it off.
I like those added details about seasoning the nib. I’ve wanted a glass pen for a long time so now I have a reason to get one. You were able to paint with it a long time. As I dinked around with this last weekend I wound up just dipping my nib into the watercolor but it would be a huge advantage to be able to keep drawing awhile. I like painstaking detail work, and drawing, so this suits me. Thank you!!
By prepping the dip pen for this watercolor/gouache technique, how does it affect the flow of ink when returning to ink drawing? Eager to see the hawk demo using this technique!
Try sticking new nibs in a potato, leave for about 15 mins, wipe off. Or spit onto clean clothe/towel and wipe down inside AND out. P.S. Touching the area intended to hold your ink/watercolor will transfer skin oil onto nib and create problems of its own! If you use soap, do not use moisturizing soap as it leaves oils, too!
Well that was not like one of the dirt piles I get when I sweep my studio, that was not even worth your time, lol Order the glass pen off your site, have to have it for both!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
I think I heard Reese sneeze. I wonder if toothpaste or a bit of pumice would help with the nib prep? At the start of the drawing, I thought it had the appearance of a Victorian era lady with wind blown hair.
I know this is been said already, but I don't feel like going through the comments to to find out. I use a magic eraser on all my palettes. So, I wonder if it will work on a nib? I love you Steve. You're amazing. And your landscapes are stunning!!
Rewatching today to get inspired but the cleaning part doesn’t seem to be happening. The best thing I have used is sticking a nib in a raw potato for a few hours. It really works. Oh well back to getting going around here. If it doesn’t happen I am blaming the yard work from yesterday.😊🤥
Hope this is alright to respond to but if you go back to the main screen The Mind of Watercolor and then click About. Look for Steve’s shop and you can buy his mugs there with the other items he has for sale. I forgot all about them until you brought them up. Essie
Oh, ok, I see it was cp paper. Must've missed that in the video. I really like ink and watercolor and found your use of a 513 nib to be very cool! I have recently been experimenting with a Hunt 103 on 300gsm and Multi-media paper to achieve hairline compositions. As you may know 103's are rather fragile. However, I find it a very satisfying challenge! I am thinking that I will use hot press next. Any thoughts?
Just thinking maybe the acids in the pigment you are using to coat the nib are etching it microscopically. I wonder if apple cider vinegar left on over night would season nib.
Makes sense. A potato is sugar water and acid. It reacts with Cooper and zinc. Hence potato battery. I am guessing the acid etches the metal. Think we are on to something. Going to try vinegar.
I'd never seen a glass pen before. It's fabulously beautiful and elegant. Was the wooden pen that you used earlier in this video one that you had hand crafted?
Thank you for another great video! I use my glass pen without paint to scratch thin lines in the paper to darken a color I’ve painted on with a brush. Leaf veins, for example, and details on feathers. Because it’s a very fine tip I can get a subtle effect very easily.
I used Barkeeper's friend to clean my new nib and it worked like a charm. Thanks Steve!
Steve you NAILED IT AGAIN, with THAT camera angle. Superb! I know it won't always work, from your other response last video, but that camera angle with both the paper and palette is what dreams are made of. Keep up the good work sir!
Thank you! Loved the part on glass dip pens. It was just what I needed to help me play with them
I use liquid soap and hot water with an old toothbrush to clean a new or old nib. Toothpaste can help too;) And acetone in some cases (if acrylic ink needs cleaning off sometimes) but don’t get acetone on the plastic nib holder lol - it’ll kinda melt the area where the nibs go in. Trial and error ha.
Steve...I've found that india ink works to remove unwanted coatings on a new nib. It takes a couple of times. I wear rubber gloves. Dip the nib in the ink, let it sit a bit then wipe off.
Steve go look into this item. My wifes father created it some years ago. It's called the incredible nib. Enjoy.
I use a silicone brush for masking fluid, pretty happy with that, peels of the brush in one go once it's dry too.
I use rubbing alcohol to clean my new nibs, works for me and it won't rust or heat damage the metal !
YEAH!!!!! I am officially NOT the worst paint-paper-stuff-collecter in the world!!! Thank you SO MUCH for showing this. I feel WAYYYYYY better now and I feel like go swimming in my stuff-instead being afraid to drown in it.
Can't wait to see the hawk painting. When I saw your last dip pen video I knew it would be perfect for bird feathers. Tried it, love the results. TFS
I need to get both a glass and metal pen. Thank you for sharing this, it was something I was wondering about.
Great advice, this nib thing! The quickest way of seasoning the nib is a good wash with straight oxgall. I think that's why your "pasty" watercolor works: there's some oxgall in the paint; fat paint = high oxgall concentration.
I would never have thought about using my glass pen for watercolor details!! Thank you, Steve, for adding to my arsonal! 💖
Gotta love a man who knows his way around a Swiffer!
I use feather dusters. The long handled one is great for easily reaching floors, and no need to purchase replacements
@@recoveringsoul755 Ah but the Swiffer catches sooo much more. We have a feather duster too.
I prefer a man with dishpan hands myself, but Swiffer is good too.
There are several approaches to nib preparation. These include quickly flaming the nib and
the use of solvents. Each of these methods presents potential problems. For example,
flaming the nib with a match can alter the temper of the metal. The end result would be to
alter the flexibility of the nib itself. This especially important to consider when preparing
expensive and hard-to-find vintage nibs like the Gillott Principality or the 303.
Furthermore, the use of solvents such as acetone or ammonia instead of flame can work;
however, noxious fumes and potentially carcinogenic materials (in the case of some
solvents) are best avoided.
It has been said that the penmen of old would simply pop a new nib into their mouth and
suck on it to get it ready for ink. As a dentist, I consider this a bad idea. A very simple but
effective method uses a dry Q-Tip with a small dab of ordinary toothpaste. Gently scrub
the new nib in ONE direction starting from the end opposite the point and stroking towards
the point. Use a light touch and be sure to treat both top (convex side) and underside
(concave side) of the nib. Modern dental abrasives will not harm the nib but will
effectively remove the nib’s protective coating.
Once the nib is thoroughly washed and dried place it into the oblique holder using a tissue
being careful not to touch the nib with your fingers since finger oil will repel the ink.
Please refer to my previous article that discusses in detail how to place the nib into the
oblique penholder and align it. Once inserted, moisten a paper towel with saliva and wipe
down the nib top and underside and allow it to dry for a minute or two. The saliva will
actually coat the metal with a protein pellicle that helps to render the metal hydrophilic
(fluid loving). The ink should now adhere without any problem. Lastly, be sure the eyelet
is cover after dipping the nib in the ink.
I have a glass pen ...thank you for the inspiration of using watercolour/gouache to add intricate detail versus ink!Appreciated!
I love this technique I have tried it on a few pieces and love the effect it gives... Thanks a bunch will definitely use this again and again!!!
I have a glass pen. You've given me another use for it.😊 Thanks! Love your work!
Watching you try to ready the pen tip reminds me of when I used the quill pen learning the Palmer method in 4th and 5th grade. All we did was begin a new nib by sticking it in our mouths for a few minutes and then we were all set!😐Thanks for you great ideas and demos!
I love dip pens , I never thought to use them with watercolour though , that’s opened up a whole world of new ideas for me , thanks for a great video , 😊
The glass pens are very interesting. Was not aware of them. I will be watching for your video of using them for masking fluid. I have a hard time in applying masking fluid in fine lines or small areas. Thanks for the sources. (Guess one would have to be very careful not to break the tip on a glass pen!)
That is one of the most satisfying starts to one of your videos!
I just got some glass ones from etsy but havent tried them yet.....i love that you seem to know about all things and be into basically all things that make sketching fun....a nerd after my own heart! Never knew i should do that with my nibs!
Thanks for covering glass pens as well as steel nibs. I have a glass pan and have been disappointed with it for writing with ink, probably for all the reasons that it works so well with watercolor. Your information on prepping steel nibs was also super helpful. Thanks.
I llove my glass dips. I heard about the potato trick to break in the nibs. I didn't know this was ever needed. Maybe thats why i gave up on all speedball metal nibs and they are in a drawer. Can't wait to break them in after 10 years of not using them lol. Thanks Steve
Steve, after watching this video I ordered a glass pen. I got the one with the straight edges. I figured it was cheap enough and if I hated it I wouldn’t be out a lot of money. Wow, what a game changer!! I can’t tell you how much I love it!!!!! For super fine details in watercolor it is amazing! I can’t thank you enough!!!! I’ve ordered a second one because I think they are super pretty too :-) I’m going to try the pen and ink nibs too.
Thanks for your generosity!!
Oh my goodness, you are a r e a l person... doing your studio cleaning..ps love your shoes they look great.. Love these Vlogs!!! When using the nib I was surprised when you put the color on it with a brush/ a learning moment for me. Graham needs a tiny hat or something wizardly. Thanks for all he tips and have a great weekend!
Thank you! You have helped me so much with my struggle down the watercolor path ❤️
The wooden-handled pen looks so comfortable. 😊 If I started buying those glass pens, I don't think I could stop - they're really pretty! 😁
I got my hands on some Faber-Castell Pitt pens this week and I love them, they just make me want to draw all day. 😊
I just bought the glass pen via your link. I thought I had every tool imaginable, but I was wrong! Thank you for sharing your creativity Steve!
Hi Steve, excellent and informative as always. I have had a great success drawing with Renesans Liquarel, in a Wing sung piston fountain pen, mixed the three primary colours to get a neutral, makes for a great sketching tool.
Love my glass pens so I was thrilled to see you talk about them. I was wondering about doing ink work first and then applying watercolor over top of them. How would that look with spontaneous watercolor over an ink drawing? My thinking is it would look pretty cool. Would you consider doing a piece like that?
A lot of great info, thanks. Never thought of using my glass pen for masking fluid, that might make working with it bearable.
I adore glass dip pens... Not only are they functional, they are pieces of art. I have about 20 of them, and love them all.. so, easy to clean and once you find the ‘sweet spot’ on the nib, the ink flows beautifully.. Thanks for another great video.. Crafty Hugz
Welcome Graham.
Thanks for the video. It was very helpful. Also put the need to clean in my to do list. Lol. I liked the reorganization of your paints. New drawer system??? Like it. Looking forward to your next video and more pen and wash vids.
Yes, a unit I found at Hobby Lobby!
Thank you for showing all the nibs or pens. I had no idea the glass pens existed! I have watched you use dip pens a couple of times now in videos. I think one of those could be on my Christmas wish list. :)
Look at all those tubes of water colour *drool* By the way, I'm stealing your quotes. Your place is spotless and mega-organised compared to mine.
I recall watching your last video with the inkpen. This is something I have to invest in..glass pen , nibs and holder. Thank you for sharing this ! Nice to meet your new Studio assistant , Hi Graham ! 💀💗
That is some good tips with cleaning nibs. Thankyou
That’s really interesting. I’ve thought about to buying a glass pen, but never got around to it. Thanks for sharing your ideas👍
Looking back at the video, the editing is very relaxing and dramatic
good
I'm drawing too, but I'll have to pay more attention to video editing.
Have a nice weekend, Dohwaji ~~
Thanks! This, and the previous vid on it, helped a lot. I had no idea I could use watercolor on them too. (makes total sense; just never thought of it) I don't have the skills yet to be steady with a small/liner brush, so being able to get the same effects with my new dip pens makes me happy. :)
I don't know about everyone else but man that looks like a lot of fun... Love this video!
Your painting is very special. It's got a good color and a great drawing. It's like magic that warms my heart and makes my heart flutter. I'm an artist, too. I like your picture so much that I leave a message like this. Thank you. good tree!!!
Wow! I thought I had a lot of stuff! Thanks for your videos.
Received my three pack set of Silver Black Velvet brushes yesterday. They are sensational; will be burying more!
Thank you Steve. Really helpful for a future project that I will be working on.
Ooh. Nice. I'll have to check it out. Looks great.
I looove this, thank you. I ordered 2 crystal pens, can't wait till they get here
Hi Steve! I hope it is OK that I share this with you in the comments. By all means, if you know of a reason NOT to do this, PLEASE correct me! I was fascinated about your using a pen nib with watercolor. So, I ordered the items you recommended. In the meantime, I learned from several calligraphy sites about preparing the nibs by sticking them down into a raw russet potato. Now, granted, one must do this with great care so as to not splay the nib. Curiosity got the better of me and I tried it. And, it worked BEAUTIFULLY!! You stick the nib (covering all of the tip portion) into the potato and leave for 10-15 minutes (no longer than 15 minutes or rust could supposedly form). Take it out, wipe it off, and you are good to go. Again, it did exactly that! So, I just wanted to share my experience in case you find it helpful. I love your videos and have learned so much! Thank you for your generosity in sharing your knowledge! I still consider myself a "newbie" to watercolor, so again, thank you for all you do! Happy New Year too!!
Thanks, yes, recommended by others on this channel so it apparently works. I personally haven't tried it.
I love the part where you say at the end that it's good for those that feel better without using a brush. I am predominantly a pencil artist so I just love what you can do with this while using watercolor. And I have several dip pens. Thank you. Liked and subscribed.
Hey Steve, nice video. I am glad your getting some traction with your videos! The YT Algorithm is a real weird duck. I wanted to ask if you have ever tried to use a "bow", or ruling, pen for masking fluid? I took the one from my drafting set and have been using it for years. I find that I can spin the knurled wheel to widen my lines if I need to and close it down if I need to go back tighter. As it is metal cleaning is a breeze! No more wasted brushes! Just another option to consider for those still looking for a way to apply that dang masking fluid!
Yes, i have and it does work pretty well.
When I just started watercolor, I used metal nibs a lot for detail and for hatching. Now I barely ever use anything smaller than a squirrel brush 5 mm in diameter, it holds a perfect tip, so I never feel the need for anything else.
Thank's Teacher, it's funny to be in your studio with you, like visiting a friend
Steve, you are such a hoot! I'm only one minute in and I'm laughing.
Wow, great idea - I have set of caligraphy pens which I'll try out for this later on.
I need to try these out! Thank you for sharing!!
Great video, I've never seen a glass pen before and now I want one!
Came for the dip pen info, didn't read the full title and got *so* confused when the video started 😂
RE: masking fluid application - my favorite tool for masking fluid is a silicon nail art tool, they have them in all different shapes and the one I usually use is a cone that comes to a fine point. You can get quite fine detail with it and the masking fluid comes off the silicon really easily, I just wipe it on a paper towel or pull it off.
Great tip!
I have a glass pen and didn’t know what to do with it so thank you for this
Thank you so much. Have learned so much from you.
That glass pen looks really interesting. Like the way it draws
Thanks Steve!
Awesone - learned quite a bit and just ordered one of the glass pens via your link. Thank you!
I am reaching for my glass brush! Thanks, Steve!
I wonder if that Bombay cleaner would work for preventing beading on a new water color palette as well?
hehehe....did the same thing myself today. swiffers are T.H.E. best! i didn't quite do it as quickly as you did though. lol
I like those added details about seasoning the nib. I’ve wanted a glass pen for a long time so now I have a reason to get one. You were able to paint with it a long time. As I dinked around with this last weekend I wound up just dipping my nib into the watercolor but it would be a huge advantage to be able to keep drawing awhile. I like painstaking detail work, and drawing, so this suits me. Thank you!!
By prepping the dip pen for this watercolor/gouache technique, how does it affect the flow of ink when returning to ink drawing?
Eager to see the hawk demo using this technique!
I don't use the same nib for ink but it's usually just fine.
@@mindofwatercolor Ok, thanks.
I love the little studio cleaning vlog at the beginning! 😂
Try sticking new nibs in a potato, leave for about 15 mins, wipe off.
Or spit onto clean clothe/towel and wipe down inside AND out.
P.S.
Touching the area intended to hold your ink/watercolor will transfer skin oil onto nib and create problems of its own!
If you use soap, do not use moisturizing soap as it leaves oils, too!
Well that was not like one of the dirt piles I get when I sweep my studio, that was not even worth your time, lol
Order the glass pen off your site, have to have it for both!! Thanks for sharing!!!!
this would be a good application for cat fur as well with the nib technique
LOVE those slippers!
All the watercolors paints 😯
Absolutely brilliant! Love it!!
Thankyou! Enjoyed this 😘
I think I heard Reese sneeze. I wonder if toothpaste or a bit of pumice would help with the nib prep? At the start of the drawing, I thought it had the appearance of a Victorian era lady with wind blown hair.
Good Mythical Mug!!! 🤗🤗🤗💖
Thank you, this was a really informative video
Oh my, i love that tree and grass! Is it just me or is that something out of winnie the pooh and eyore should be looking around from behind it?
I know this is been said already, but I don't feel like going through the comments to to find out. I use a magic eraser on all my palettes. So, I wonder if it will work on a nib? I love you Steve. You're amazing. And your landscapes are stunning!!
Yes it does but its not aggressive. When paint is going to be very watery I like to use a more aggressive abrasive.
Your too funny 😂😅🤣. Looks like my area but I don’t have quite as much “ stuff” 😳
Rewatching today to get inspired but the cleaning part doesn’t seem to be happening. The best thing I have used is sticking a nib in a raw potato for a few hours. It really works. Oh well back to getting going around here. If it doesn’t happen I am blaming the yard work from yesterday.😊🤥
your place is filled with many things
I wonder… would the glass pen work with egg tempera? Hmmm….
Wait, 00:22 I see channel swag! Steve, can we get this mug and tee-shirts? Now to watch the rest of the video! 😉
Hope this is alright to respond to but if you go back to the main screen The Mind of Watercolor and then click About. Look for Steve’s shop and you can buy his mugs there with the other items he has for sale. I forgot all about them until you brought them up. Essie
Unfortunately hasn't been updated in quite a while but here it is. www.redbubble.com/people/mindofwaterc/shop?asc=u
@@essietangle9931 Thank for the info, Essie! ;)
@@mindofwatercolor Thanks, Steve, I'll have to check this out! ;)
Can't wait to see your next video!
F.Y.I. - Friendly note - you have the same link for Speedball/Hunt Nib 513EF & Arches 140 lb Watercolor Paper - I enjoyed your video!
Ahh, ok thanks!
@@mindofwatercolor
Sure!
Oh, ok, I see it was cp paper. Must've missed that in the video.
I really like ink and watercolor and found your use of a 513 nib to be very cool!
I have recently been experimenting with a Hunt 103 on 300gsm and Multi-media paper to achieve hairline compositions. As you may know 103's are rather fragile. However, I find it a very satisfying challenge! I am thinking that I will use hot press next. Any thoughts?
I have to make sure my husbands learn a little! Cool!
Just thinking maybe the acids in the pigment you are using to coat the nib are etching it microscopically. I wonder if apple cider vinegar left on over night would season nib.
Could be. Several commenters here have said to stick the nib in a potato. And that it works really well to season it. Something else I'll have to try.
Makes sense. A potato is sugar water and acid. It reacts with Cooper and zinc. Hence potato battery. I am guessing the acid etches the metal. Think we are on to something. Going to try vinegar.
I have a glass pen. It’s beautiful.
I'd never seen a glass pen before. It's fabulously beautiful and elegant. Was the wooden pen that you used earlier in this video one that you had hand crafted?
Yes, I made the wood holder on a lathe.
Lol the cleaning montage
Now I know his name, Graham! ;)
I love swifter ...lol
2022!!! great tutorial!!!