How to Make your own Super-granulating & Separating Watercolours

[@leahcooper5831]

Okay now we're talking seriously! This is the detail and science I am looking for, and so well-explained!

[@eurekawanders]

Thank you!

[@denisefortier7769]

This is the first time I have come across one of your videos. What I really appreciated is that your demonstration showed that by mixing my own combinations I can use separate washes and distribute the base pigments less uniformly rather than purchasing pre-mixed combinations where I am limited to one ratio and a uniform distribution. I am one of those artists that would by all the beautiful paints if I could, but am trying to limit myself to single pigments in great quality paints and get comfortable with mixing my own combinations as I work. You have been very helpful. Thank you. I am now a follower!

[@eurekawanders]

Don’t mention it. Glad that the video has helped. 😄

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

I feel you, me too. I’m learning to try as well. It’s scary.

[@peterplantec7911]

You might try hand making your own watercolors. Opens some interesting doors.

[@ninamarie177]

As a chemistry student who loves to paint this was the perfect video for me. I picked up watercolours again after a materials chemistry class because we talked about pigments and many of the names sounded familiar from my watercolour set. One thing I would add is that dyes are soluble in their medium of application and pigments aren’t.

[@SaudagarWarna]

Hi Nina can i have ur contacts

[@Foolish_huan]

Felt like I was watching a skillshare class, very educational 😊 you even added in some standard deviations 😯

[@eurekawanders]

Haha I hope it wasn’t not too boring.

[@saeromhong5919]

Wow, I LOVE those cute little circle cutout swatches. This is such a rich video. Thank you for the tutorial on how to mix granulating colors. These blends from these brands are soooo beautiful ... .almost as beautiful ..... as MY blends! 🤣🤣

[@eurekawanders]

Thank you! You are the expert in colour swatches! 😉

[@user-to5in7yj1y]

As far as i remember, dyes don't contain any particles or molecules, because dyes dissolve in water and become ions and they go everywhere water goes. But still, I consider your video very useful, it's kind of popsci, and I glad to see someone decided to bring this theme to light.

[@meow.chioness5787]

In the past I've watched a couple of other videos on this topic but they didn't compare to yours. Your explanation behind the granulation process was very clear and informative. I must confess that when I initially heard and saw the words "PIGMENT SCIENCE" I almost didn't watch. What a mistake that would have been. Don't let science scare you off! It's definitely worthwhile.Thanks Alice. P.S. This newbie to your channel just hit subscribe.

[@eurekawanders]

Don’t mention it! I am happy you learn something from the video .😀

[@sacrebleu1371]

Hi Alice and everyone. Has anyone here tried the W&N granulating medium for watercolors? I was researching doing my own these past two weeks and found it as a medium option. I noted counsel on using it sparingly when utilized. Being a beginner, I just learned to look for Y or N in the number for a watercolor which indicates yes or no for granulating probability. This video is so timely with this information. Thank you so much, Alice, for the science in an understandable and fun format.

[@ritawilbur7343]

I've used it, though not a lot. It doesn't look like a granulating watercolor. It's more like it shreds a film of color - makes it look like finely shredded plastic, for lack of a better term. That's not necessarily bad, just different. Check out Jean Lurssen Watercolors on RUclips, she uses it quite a lot. I love her paintings

[@eurekawanders]

Thanks sacre' bleu for sharing about granulating medium. I havent try it before. Sounds interesting. I wonder it we can make granulating pthalos with it.

[@PoppyFlux]

I love granulating watercolours and this video was exactly what I was looking for re blending them for dual-colour effects.
And I have fountain pen inks that I rarely use.
I never thought about painting with them. What a great idea!!

[@wildflower1397]

This is by far the best video about granulation I have seen. Thank you!

[@eurekawanders]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jdschneider5858]

Thank you! Of course I bought the Super Granulating paints! I later realized they were just combinations of two or more pigments which I could mix myself as you discussed. I really love your idea of using inks mixed with paint. I love fountain pens and inks and have lightfast inks that I can use with my watercolors. Thank you so much for this idea that I can now play with 😊

[@eurekawanders]

Have fun~ endless possibilities

[@lharbour2854]

You've convinced me I need to finally get some Potter's Pink to replicate some of the Schmincke mixtures. :-)

[@eurekawanders]

You wouldn’t regret it. Potters pink is one of the most misunderstood colour.

[@jeanettebenoit8342]

Excellent explanation. Thank you

[@eurekawanders]

☺️

[@tiffanybluetarot]

Stumbled upon your video while searching for DIY fountain pen ink ideas/tutorials. I VERY MUCH APPRECIATE YOU & the time you took to make this video! 🙏🌻🫶 Bless you!

[@eurekawanders]

You are welcome!

[@BlueDragonfly8]

Fantastic video! Thank you!😊

[@eurekawanders]

You are welcome!

[@gabrielvelluet8677]

Thank you for this awesome tutorial! I think anyone who's played around with watercolors has accidentally mixed separating colors, but as someone who's mildly obsessed with them, I'm thrilled to learn exactly how to make them!!! Especially since buying them can be expensive, and may not give the exact result you're looking for

[@nanschifris8734]

Very interesting video! Thank you so much for explaining and instructing on how to make granulating combinations.

[@eurekawanders]

You are welcome! ☺️

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

You’re doing the Lord’s work. Thank you so much. I admire your efforts on your videos.

[@eurekawanders]

Glad you like the videos!

[@jvisser4848]

Wow, this is fantastic information! Al looking forward to making my own granulating and separating colours!

[@phillipmaxwellastrology2978]

So quincridone violet(pv19) will typically granulate with ultramarine blue because of the ultramarine blue! I had a painting done where all I did is mix those 2 and had surprising separation of color. I was expecting a monochromatic painting and was pleasantly surprised! I had mixed one gouache with a watercolor and thought that was why, this video suggests otherwise!

[@marlbboro8091]

Just discovered you today. Two of the best art creators are both from Singapore! Teoh and now Alice. I miss Beautiful Singapore 😢

[@eurekawanders]

Teehee. I am flattered. Thank you!

[@rika.chan.]

Thank you for this video! I love the granulation effect in watercolors and I was able to mix my own with the help of this tutorial ❤️

[@eurekawanders]

Glad it helped! 😃

[@zhanna8632]

Great explanation and demonstration! Thank you!

[@eurekawanders]

Thank you!

[@lisa8817]

This is wonderful and I learned some new things! I am also inspired to play with paint after-work today and create some granulating colors. I can't wait! Thank you :)

[@eurekawanders]

Happy swatching! Share your supergranulating mixes here. 😉

[@TracyIndy]

Thank you so much for the explanations and demonstrations. The visuals were very helpful. 😀

[@eurekawanders]

You're very welcome!

[@JoAnneMOwens]

Thank you, Alice, this was very interesting and has inspired me to try my own mixes. Enjoy your weekend!

[@eurekawanders]

Thank you!

[@heidikarpa2278]

Thank you for such an informative video. For the first time, I understand this. Your charts were particularly helpful. 🎉

[@eurekawanders]

You are welcome!

[@carlabravi8623]

First time I subscribe instantly! Thank you Alice and see you next week;)!

[@eurekawanders]

Thank you Carla!

[@marymccaslin1690]

Just a lovely and helpful video!

[@LeighReyes]

Thank you, so helpful and easy to understand!

[@marcialynnukulele]

This is so helpful! I was looking for ideas to use granulation for stone and brick.

[@ThatPaintingLass]

Such a cool video! Thank you for sharing! I have been wanting to try the super granulating set but this gives me some options while I save up for it.
10:10 I LOVE that purple that you made. It’s such a beautiful color and really like how it settled into the page.

[@siljeschymann4478]

Thank you very much for a very good and informative video that was also easy to understand! I think you may have saved me a fortune! 😄

[@peterplantec7911]

Nicely demonstrated. 'd love to be able to make a super granulator like the Schmincke ones. That are just beautiful. I might call them Super Ultra Granulationg paint.

[@eurekawanders]

Go for it!

[@iadenicole931]

You are so informed. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@eurekawanders]

I am sharing what I know. It may not 100% though... 😅

[@matthiasaronjonsson3066]

Awesome! I need to try this :)

[@SN-sz7kw]

Thank you for this! So much great information. 😊

[@DarkMoonSanctuary]

Good video and information. Thank you.

[@RoxyKnits]

Thank you for this video! Watercolor is not my usual medium and I struggle with it, your explanation on why some colours appear smoother, less pigmented and/or granulating made so much sense, thank you! I have a few granulating colours already that I hadn’t known so will try mixing them. No Mars black PBK11 in any of my sets so if you have a recommendation I’d love to know.

[@eurekawanders]

You are looking for a mars black? Roman szmal has a good one.

[@RoxyKnits]

@@eurekawanders Thanks, I ended up with the Van Gogh Black Oxide as cheapest to try out.

[@junepatterson7928]

Thank you

[@susanorban3059]

Thanks for sharing this! I do WC and fountain pens so have inks and paints. I have used inks before in painting but never thought to mix the 2 together. Going to be having some fin doing this! New subscriber!💥❤

[@eurekawanders]

Yay! Try it. Have fun~

[@tiffanybluetarot]

I’m hoping to figure out a way to make DIY dual-shading fountain pen inks. Did you have much success in any of your trials?

[@bleuvertetforetdepin7308]

very informative video . thanks

[@eurekawanders]

Glad it’s helpful!

[@melissaaldosari8024]

Wonderful information! Had to subscribe! Thanks!

[@eurekawanders]

Yay! Thanks for subscribing 🥰

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

Great informative video! Thank you for sharing❤🧡💛💜

[@eurekawanders]

Glad you learnt something from it! 😊

[@velvetcrack]

So helpful! Thank you!

[@CraftyKazzaH]

That was really interesting 😊 so I subscribed 👍

[@zenataf]

I bought Schmincke Tundra Violet today and I have to say it's just a bit different than when I mix it from the individual Schmincke Horadam colours PB29 & PBr6. And I have to say it's better than if I mix it myself.

[@eurekawanders]

I agree. a few of the supergranulating colours are worth buying cos they have tweaked it so well. tundra violet and green are exceptional mixtures.

[@stacys447]

Really well done. Thank you.

[@eurekawanders]

My pleasure. ☺️

[@agold1702]

Love this! Thanks!

[@eurekawanders]

Thank you!

[@scottmantooth8785]

*very helpful thank you*

[@GcOGc01981]

Great video thank you

[@michellemakeitup1419]

very helpful information. thank you

[@eurekawanders]

Glad you have learnt something from it!

[@SMA78070]

Well done! Inspiring and useful. Question…do you have a favorite potter’s pink?

[@eurekawanders]

I heard a lot of good reviews about maimeri blu and winsor newton’s potters pink.

[@elKachivache]

I recently discovered your channel and I love your videos, Alice. Thank you for sharing your wisdom. Could you recommend other pre-mixed paints similar to the Martinis brand? (the Sailor 152 here is just wow)

[@eurekawanders]

There are so many! Watch my other videos 🤭
Off my head are Schmincke supergranulating colours, supervision separating colours, white nights granulating, kusakabe harmonia.

[@elKachivache]

@@eurekawanders thank you so much!

[@Mariannevieitez]

Wow so pretty ! What paper do you use ?

[@saeromhong5919]

What paper is this by the way? It showcases the granulation in such a lavish, glorious manner.

[@eurekawanders]

The clairefontaine Fontaine 100% cotton rough wc paper

[@ultramarinebluu254]

Wow thanks for this. I'm interested to achieve schmincke's tundra series- tundra violet

[@eurekawanders]

Watch this! I discussed this colour a while back.
ruclips.net/video/EEFMEovGM-8/видео.html

[@Winstonsmom]

Uh oh… I had never considered mixing my fp inks with my paints. I have over 100 so I think I’ve got my work cut out for me😂
Great video. Now it’s play time.

[@eurekawanders]

Have fun but just be careful about lightfastness!

[@peterplantec7911]

This was interesting. But you don't mix your colors, you paint on top. Can colors be mixed? I'm experimenting and find that they can, depending on what you are mixing. A good base of mars black or ultramarine is helpful. I'm experimenting with lamp black as well. for fun I mixed in some dark gray interference watercolor that I made. I now have a Payne's Gray that has sienna and umber edges and another with blue and pink edges. Working on green and burnt sienna. This is fun. I probably should get back to actually painting.

[@eurekawanders]

Lol sometimes we get so distracted by swatching and mixing our paints that we forgot to paint

[@221b-Maker-Street]

Ah, I got all excited there for a moment there, as I was really hoping I might find out how to _actually_ *make my own granulating watercolours* from the basic set of Cotman watercolours I've got, but sadly the video - *while fabulous* - isn't about that... 🥺 My pockets simply aren't deep enough sadly, for the lovely granulating colours made by the experts...

[@eurekawanders]

Awwww. You can try using rough watercolour paper or add salt to your paints to add texture.

[@221b-Maker-Street]

@@eurekawanders Thanks Alice, I've already spotted those two tips, and am on the lookout for some acceptable paper - is there a budget rough you know of that might do the job, please?
I realise Arches is the _sine qua non_ of watercolour, but meanwhile your recommendation of a pocket-light alternative would be immensely helpful as I trust your judgement.
I'd also like to see you do a little video series on quality budget alternatives if you'd be up for that?
I'm going to have a go at making my own granulating medium to see if it's feasible. I wish I'd paid more attention in chemistry at school now! 🧪

[@eurekawanders]

@@221b-Maker-Street ohhhh I don’t use rough paper but baohong watercolour papers are pretty affordable. They should have it in rough.

[@eurekawanders]

@@221b-Maker-Street quality budget for watercolour paints? Paper? Brushes?

[@keepyourshoesathedoor]

What? Cotman still can make granulating colors. Just use PB29. Grumbacher makes a PB36 if you wanted to have a cheap granulating color.

[@mendyhand3895]

What about granulating medium to any color? I think Windsor and Newton makes it? Thx!

[@eurekawanders]

I have heard of the granulating medium but havent try it before.

[@SaudagarWarna]

Alice...could ypu formulate me a granulating color like manganese blue genuine.

[@eurekawanders]

Hmmm. I don’t think we can mix a granulating manganese blue genuine without using the real manganese blue genuine pigment. 🤔

[@SaudagarWarna]

@@eurekawanders could we make one with granulation medium?

[@ferretface]

so, the way to "make your own granulating paint" is to just use granulating paint?

[@eurekawanders]

You can create interesting mixes by combining different types of paints including at least one granulating paint. But in short yes you are right!

[@NanaBeth1]

What brand is that cobalt blue-I love it!

[@eurekawanders]

Roman szmal

[@NanaBeth1]

@@eurekawanders Thank you!

[@viridian4388]

I cannot get over the fact that you pronounced Schmincke as "shmink".

[@eurekawanders]

what is the right way to pronounce it? 🫢

[@LCLand]

@@eurekawandersI don’t think anyone knows. I’ve heard a few different ways. Don’t worry about it. Many add a long e. Shmink ee

[@thecraftguy21]

Thank you