I purposefully purchased the tubes instead because of this being a potential problem, but good to know that you didn't have much trouble over two years. Thanks for the update!
@riverwing7497 I've only had to do it once, and then every so often re-stir the paints. Warning tho if you have the set with that Styrofoam like material on the top it can melt it. So mine has a few holes... But that's better than mold. Also I'm not exactly an expert so you might want to double check with Sarah Burns studio. She's the artist I was talking about, she even has a video with her process. If you search clove oil and gouache She's the first person to be listed. Good luck
Is there a longer video for this butterfly painting 😮! 😍 I'm completely enamored by it! It's so pretty. Drop a full video for us fans to see the process? 🙏 Please 🥺?
Thank you for the information. I appreciate it. I painted with acrylic until I met an egg tempera teacher. She saw my work and invited me to the classes. I fell in love with it. Unfortunately the dry pigments are often toxic, so when I lost a place away from the living space of our house to paint, I gave it up. My hubby has chemical sensitivity, and our house bunny rabbits needed to be protected as well. This method looks amazing! I appreciate the lessons!
One of the reasons I personally prefer tubes (you can still put them in a palette to use dried) is that it’s very rare for the paint to get moldy and you don’t contaminate your colors as much. I have used honey, glycerin, gum arabic, lavender oil and tea tree oil (the smell of clove oil tends to give me headaches) on my Himi gouache set as humectants and to prevent mold.
When you see signs of mold, spray it with a mix of vinegar, & water, or isopropyl alcohol, & water. I use equal amounts of water, white vinegar, & isopropyl alcohol. Vinegar kills germs, & alcohol dries up the water. Then mop up the moisture. I use a clean towel, or paper towels. Then leave it to air dry before you put it up. Good luck.
Could you maybe do a basics on understanding how to use gouache? I got a himi gouache kit for my birthday and I have no idea where to start with it or how to go about painting with it!
Ive had my pallete for 7 years now and never have never let it never dry or mold. It is ALOT of work though and I have refilled it multiple times. (I did make my own palette using winter& newton though since I prefer their opacity.)
Not that you asked for suggestions buuut...I bought mine about a year ago and I haven't used mine yet. 😅 BUT I did put plastic wrap over the paints before sealing the cover on. Maybe you could try that? I've had them stored in a bin for months and on top of my desk and after all this time, they are still creamy, no mold, no cracking. P.S. Beautiful Butterflyyyyy❤
First, I remember that unboxing video and I can't believe it's been that long, 2nd what brand is it? Because I'm definitely getting it after this 2 year review 😍 loved the painting 😊
It looks like himi gouache. But beware because people have complained that himi gouaches catch mold pretty quickly and hers also did here. But tbf her gouache caught mold pretty late.
@cosmic_hz hey thanks! do you know any that might be safer or don't catch it as quickly? I'm a beginner so I honestly have no clue where to begin or what brands to buy
@@meliB32 I've been researching this too and apparently the best ones to buy are designer gouache sets from a brand like Winsor and Newton! (Just one of the brands I know is good. The designer gouache sets work and feel like how actual gouache is supposed to. The problem with this is that designer gouache is quite pricey to buy and not everybody is able to. If you can even get the most basic tubes of designer gouache it'll be good. If not, then you can research which student grade gouache sets are decent to work with and buy them! That's probably what I'm going to do.
@@meliB32 unsure if its available in your region but i recently got the Talens Art Creation 24x colour set for pretty cheap, cant tell you about the lightfastness of the paints yet as i havent done a lot of tests but they come in tubes so no mold there :) only issue ive had is that some colours lose saturation when mixed but its a rlly good beginner set, having good paper is whats important with gouache!
Like a hyper pigmented watercolor. It's more opaque like acrylic, but can reactivate with water like watercolor. Usually sold in tubes. The Himi jelly gouache is kind of it's own animal all together
Watercolor is pigment activated by water, it is transparent and can be reactivated with water as well, which is why you should use a sealant after a drawing is finished. It dries somewhat slow depending on how much water you use. Gouache is watercolor but more opaque. It can be watered down to the same translucency like watercolor. Gouache can also be layered from dark to light, so you can add highlights at the end instead of having to leave the spots free like with watercolor. It also dries somewhat slow, depending on how much water is used and can be reactivated with water. Acrylics are pigments suspended in a kind of plastic-y paste. They are opaque, watering them down to a very translucent consistency is not recommended with cheap paints bc they can create a weird texture on the painting surface. You can dilute them with water though. Due to them being paste-like you can create dimensional spots on paintings. Once acrylics are dry, you cannot reactivate them with anything. This does make acrylics a bit of a hassle bc you need to be careful about not getting it on your clothes or work surface bc you won't be able to get it out/off. Acrylics dry considerably faster than both Watercolours and Gouache, making them a swift medium but some don't like how fast it dries bc you can't manipulate it for long. Due to them being opaque and unable to reactivate once dry, you can basically layer them indefinitely. You can check out videos on youtube comparing paints and mediums to see how they look, dry and layer :)
Hold on, let me pick my jaw up off the floor. You're really gonna put a painting that incredible in a short with no full length video of the process?! Nooooooo! 😭
There are a number of professional art tools (and musical instruments!) that have had lower-priced versions generated/marketed to make them more accessible, which, yes, includes for school children. Professional quality gouache will have better lightfastness, higher opacity, and a wider range of colors available.
A spray of isopropyl alcohol at the end of a painting session works for watercolor, I also keep you juicy palette in the fridge! Happy painting!
That butterfly is stunning 😍
Could you do a little tutorial on how you use gouache? Your style of painting is beautiful
I purposefully purchased the tubes instead because of this being a potential problem, but good to know that you didn't have much trouble over two years. Thanks for the update!
Clove oil is what another gouache artist recommended, it worked for me even after getting mold once I used that the paints never molded again.
Yup. Clove bud oil is anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, AND acts as a anesthetic if you need it.
How exactly do you use the clove oil?
@lorihurt7991 I just put a couple drops in and stir it up well to combine.
How often?@@shellysolomonart
@riverwing7497 I've only had to do it once, and then every so often re-stir the paints. Warning tho if you have the set with that Styrofoam like material on the top it can melt it. So mine has a few holes... But that's better than mold. Also I'm not exactly an expert so you might want to double check with Sarah Burns studio. She's the artist I was talking about, she even has a video with her process. If you search clove oil and gouache She's the first person to be listed. Good luck
Is there a longer video for this butterfly painting 😮! 😍 I'm completely enamored by it! It's so pretty. Drop a full video for us fans to see the process? 🙏 Please 🥺?
That butterfly is beautiful!
Thank you for the information. I appreciate it. I painted with acrylic until I met an egg tempera teacher. She saw my work and invited me to the classes. I fell in love with it. Unfortunately the dry pigments are often toxic, so when I lost a place away from the living space of our house to paint, I gave it up. My hubby has chemical sensitivity, and our house bunny rabbits needed to be protected as well. This method looks amazing! I appreciate the lessons!
This buttefly looks so realistic 🤩 Amazing!
I LOVE gouache. It's amazing, waaay better than acrylic imo (because you can blend gouache without needing a 3rd product)
One of the reasons I personally prefer tubes (you can still put them in a palette to use dried) is that it’s very rare for the paint to get moldy and you don’t contaminate your colors as much.
I have used honey, glycerin, gum arabic, lavender oil and tea tree oil (the smell of clove oil tends to give me headaches) on my Himi gouache set as humectants and to prevent mold.
I mix in clove bud oil it helps a lot!
When you see signs of mold, spray it with a mix of vinegar, & water, or isopropyl alcohol, & water. I use equal amounts of water, white vinegar, & isopropyl alcohol. Vinegar kills germs, & alcohol dries up the water. Then mop up the moisture. I use a clean towel, or paper towels. Then leave it to air dry before you put it up. Good luck.
Im just now learning about gouache, could you do a side by side of watercolors and gouache? I think it would be cool to see how they differ
I was too worried about the mold and quality for the paint to go with them. Landed on tube gouache instead. Starting the journey now!!
That butterfly is exquisite!
Wow … the butterfly is so pretty … I don’t know much about gauche but am ready to dive in!
Could you maybe do a basics on understanding how to use gouache? I got a himi gouache kit for my birthday and I have no idea where to start with it or how to go about painting with it!
I LOVE working with gauche! So much easier to use compared to acrylics.
Love working with gouache.
Thanks for all the good info 👍☺️
beautiful butterfly
Ive had my pallete for 7 years now and never have never let it never dry or mold. It is ALOT of work though and I have refilled it multiple times. (I did make my own palette using winter& newton though since I prefer their opacity.)
thats so fun
Beautiful
Do you seal your art after you’re finished to keep the paint from reactivating?
What did you use around the edges of the butterfly? Rubber cement to prevent running? Thanks.❤
It’s called masking fluid or friskit
@Bobasketches Thanks so much, love your work!
Not that you asked for suggestions buuut...I bought mine about a year ago and I haven't used mine yet. 😅 BUT I did put plastic wrap over the paints before sealing the cover on. Maybe you could try that? I've had them stored in a bin for months and on top of my desk and after all this time, they are still creamy, no mold, no cracking.
P.S. Beautiful Butterflyyyyy❤
First, I remember that unboxing video and I can't believe it's been that long, 2nd what brand is it? Because I'm definitely getting it after this 2 year review 😍 loved the painting 😊
It looks like himi gouache. But beware because people have complained that himi gouaches catch mold pretty quickly and hers also did here. But tbf her gouache caught mold pretty late.
@cosmic_hz hey thanks! do you know any that might be safer or don't catch it as quickly? I'm a beginner so I honestly have no clue where to begin or what brands to buy
@@meliB32 I've been researching this too and apparently the best ones to buy are designer gouache sets from a brand like Winsor and Newton! (Just one of the brands I know is good. The designer gouache sets work and feel like how actual gouache is supposed to. The problem with this is that designer gouache is quite pricey to buy and not everybody is able to. If you can even get the most basic tubes of designer gouache it'll be good. If not, then you can research which student grade gouache sets are decent to work with and buy them! That's probably what I'm going to do.
@cosmic_hz oh nice. Thanks! I'll probably do the same until I get the hang of it. I appreciate it ♡
@@meliB32 unsure if its available in your region but i recently got the Talens Art Creation 24x colour set for pretty cheap, cant tell you about the lightfastness of the paints yet as i havent done a lot of tests but they come in tubes so no mold there :) only issue ive had is that some colours lose saturation when mixed but its a rlly good beginner set, having good paper is whats important with gouache!
How do you seal your gouache paintings?
I got this set a few months back, haven't used it yet.
I had dry watercolour pans mold once 😫
living in a basement is hell
What did you erase at the end? LIke.. clay or something?
First thing what I did rn was to check mine for mold (luckily nothing in sight)
Gorgeous work! What are you using to rub off the masking fluid?
So it takes 2 years till mold? That's pretty impressive.
Are they lightfast longterm?
I had this set for 2 weeks and it molded in that time. Made me so stinking sad
What precisely is gouache?
Like a hyper pigmented watercolor. It's more opaque like acrylic, but can reactivate with water like watercolor. Usually sold in tubes. The Himi jelly gouache is kind of it's own animal all together
@@kindredmisfit8690 ty
How are their lightfastness?
After I receive it,I put it in the fridge,it will be smooth forever.
what the main difference between guache and acrylic/watercolor??
Watercolor is pigment activated by water, it is transparent and can be reactivated with water as well, which is why you should use a sealant after a drawing is finished. It dries somewhat slow depending on how much water you use.
Gouache is watercolor but more opaque. It can be watered down to the same translucency like watercolor. Gouache can also be layered from dark to light, so you can add highlights at the end instead of having to leave the spots free like with watercolor.
It also dries somewhat slow, depending on how much water is used and can be reactivated with water.
Acrylics are pigments suspended in a kind of plastic-y paste. They are opaque, watering them down to a very translucent consistency is not recommended with cheap paints bc they can create a weird texture on the painting surface. You can dilute them with water though.
Due to them being paste-like you can create dimensional spots on paintings. Once acrylics are dry, you cannot reactivate them with anything. This does make acrylics a bit of a hassle bc you need to be careful about not getting it on your clothes or work surface bc you won't be able to get it out/off.
Acrylics dry considerably faster than both Watercolours and Gouache, making them a swift medium but some don't like how fast it dries bc you can't manipulate it for long.
Due to them being opaque and unable to reactivate once dry, you can basically layer them indefinitely.
You can check out videos on youtube comparing paints and mediums to see how they look, dry and layer :)
How do u seal them?!? I've tried wax for gouache and watercolor and it's smeared every time 🫤
Nevermind... I realized I tried water based for chalk painting instead of cold wax 😝
It's funny, my artist friends tease me because I use watercolors much like one would gauche, but I prefer not to use gauche.
I had no idea they can get moldy
Hold on, let me pick my jaw up off the floor.
You're really gonna put a painting that incredible in a short with no full length video of the process?! Nooooooo! 😭
funny how in my country gouache is considered paint for children and I used to draw with it in my childhood😅
There are a number of professional art tools (and musical instruments!) that have had lower-priced versions generated/marketed to make them more accessible, which, yes, includes for school children. Professional quality gouache will have better lightfastness, higher opacity, and a wider range of colors available.
Mold in that tiny quantity would never cause any harm. just remix and reuse.
Lmao, say it with me, go-sh