Wonderful video Christine. Making your own watercolors will save a lot of money and you have pried in knowing you made them. Please do more of these DIY videos please and thank you.
Thank You for that Michele.. yes.. Artists by necessity have to look for ways to cut costs on art supplies wherever posslible LOL... and I have tons of fun making these kinds of videos too.. Win/Win. :-D Thank You so much for watching!
It's really fun.. and I have to admit, they turned out really nicely. I use them all the time for decorating in either Coloring books, fine jewelry drawings, decorating cards.. basically anywhere metallic sheen is needed. The Gum Arabic makes it durable on the surface as well, though I wouldn't use it on anything that would be "handled" on a regular basis.
I've been wanting to buy pearlescent watercolors but they're too expensive. I really want to try this out and idk maybe even sell some 😅 if I get the hang of it for sure. I am new to your channel, do you have some video where I can see swatches of these paints ?
@@vet_draws3114 - David.. I do, but I couldn't really tell you which exact video it would be.. LOL. I show my swatch book a LOT in my Live shows.. so if you check out the lives within about a month of when this one is dated. TRUTH is, I should do a follow up, so since you asked I'll try to pop a look at the swatches into my next VIDEO which should be sometime THIS week 💖.
Hi.. thank you so much for watching. I'm not sure I know HOW to make regular watercolors (LOL...), but I'll look into it :-D In the mean time I can highly recommend the PRETTY EXCELLENT Watercolors here: PRETTY EXCELLENT Watercolors (32 colors): amzn.to/2Xaa8Il (great pigment and really reasonably priced).
Really cool Christine..I've used the Schmincke aqua bronze before...but they only come in metal colors (gold, silver, copper,etc.). Love to colors u have made
Thanks Kathee.. when all was said and done I only had three "pure" colors that weren't either a gold or a silver, so I'm putting a new assortment of true color pigments high on my priority list.. LOL. Love pearlescent color paint so MUCH.. this was a lot of fun to do.
Wow I am going to try this thank you for sharing< could i please ask how do you make the different colours? for example how could i make a pink or yellow etc
Thank you sooo much!!! I love pearlescents but they tend to be expensive... I totally love all of your books and videos!!! So keep up the great vids!! 🤪🎨🖍 ~ Bobbi
Oh this is perfect for me right now. I got some mica powders on sale on a whim with no idea what to do with them. I got recommendations for that gum so this is perfect 👍😍❤️
YAY! The idea that one of my videos helped at least one person is what it's ALL ABOUT! Thank You for making my day Red_Tifa. I need to get back over to your channel and do some catching up.. seeing your name is a great reminder. :-D
all how to with technical is appreciated. how about a video on how you grid and draw your pics so everything is symmetrical. that would be most beneficial thanks.
I was looking for self made metallic watercolor tutorial and this is perhaps exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for explaining this without leaving any details out. Will definitely try this! ❤
Thank you which for more precise measurements! I do have a question though. If I wanted to make a two tone type like your purple below the red in your palette, could I just mix 2 colors of the pearlex pigments together to achieve this? For example mix blue and purple pigment together, then add the gym arabic? Would that then create a two tone, chameleon type paint? Those types of paints are way to expensive for me and I wanted to make them. Thank you!
How did they work out when you painted with them? I didn't see a follow up video on your channel with you using them? The reason I ask is because I saw other how to make paint videos and all the other ones I've seen they mull it on glass to mix the pigment with the binder? Is this not necessary with the Pearl ex powder. Thanks for your videos and any help you can give me on this. I really want to make some paint to color in my books with.
What a cool DIY! Thanks for sharing that. BTW, I shortened my name. The other one (Reading and Coloring Enthusiast) was just too doggone long. lol And that stuff I'm sending....is sitting on my table ready to go...If you can't tell, I'm a real good procrastinator.
Great instruction. May I make a suggestion? Your camera does a lot of stop and start action which made it difficult to see exactly how you were mixing the pigment with the gum arabic. Not sure what happened, but it would be better if it didn't do that. Thanks!
Thanks Rita.. Yes, I agree. It happens sometimes when I'm recording at 30FPS with stuff running on my system in the background. I forgot to switch it down to 24FPS on a smaller capture this time.. my apologies.
wow, thank you for that tutorial, it looks so simple. I had my eye recently on some 'homemade' shimmery watercolors, but they're going for over 6 dollars a piece, at that price, I couldn't afford many, so this looks amazing. When drying, do they sink in the middle so you have to refill them several times? I've seen that happen with some people but you didn't mention it. Blessings to you, and I put in an order for one of your gorgeous books!!
Hi Ripley275... YES, they do sink in the middle. I think I didn't mention it when I made this video because I didn't realize just how MUCH they would sink. To spite the fact that in their semi-fluid form when I load them into the 1/2 pans that I couldn't squeeze in even a drop more, once the water evaporates the sink quite dramatically, so YES.. it does need a second mixing of a smaller amount to add a second layer (to make them all professional and spiffy looking), but for my own use.. LOL. I just load it the one time :-D Thank You so much for watching!
Hi, I've never used the liquid form but I don't think you need to add additional water with it. As far as HOW much to use? I'd try package directions first because you and always add more or less as you see how it dries. Start with one pan.. see how it goes and adjust from there. Wish I could be more helpful and I'm sorry it took so long for me to answer your question.
@@CLAldridgeArt Thank you for replying! I ended up getting the Pearl Ex powder set to play with, along with a few new Holbein tube watercolors in coordinating colors. I'm going to try mixing them together to start instead of creating new colors from scratch. Hopefully they work nicely together!
Yes, the liquid form of gum arabic works fine. Mix with a palette knife. I did put in a drop of water to spseed up the mixing proces because the gum is pretty thick, but that will evaporate.
Hi Shawna, you can use the paint right away (just with a bit less water on your brush than you would need if you were wetting dry watercolors).. I've noticed that as the pans dry out (water evaporates), they shrink down significantly, but don't let that worry you, it still takes a long time to use up the paint but if you want to you can mix another batch and layer it right on top of the dry layer, etc. until it's absolutely full.. then I predict it would take a lifetime to use up.. LOL Hope that answer helps.
As a professional, I assume, this is professional grade watercolor you're making. How does this compare using corn syrup instead of gum arabic since it's pricey? & have you tried using gel food coloring, or makeup mica powder? thx in advance :)♥
Hi Vikki.. definitely NOT a professional grade water color by any stretch of the imagination, but the Pearl Ex powders and gum arabic are getting the job the done to create something useful out of an art supply I bought when I was doing Polymer clay art pieces and am trying to recycle to my new art discipline. As for the corn syrup, I honestly don't know because I haven't tried it. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, but thank you so much for watching! 💖👍.
You'll get a richer color with the gum arabic, plus it is definitely more archival than corn syrup. The little bottles of gum arabic are more expensive, but use one of the Michael's weekly coupons; or you can get a whole pound of gum arabic powder on Amazon for the same price as one of the bottles and be able to mix your own paint for years.
If you buy gum Arabic in bulk or from the grocery store, you’ll save a ton of money instead of buying it at an art supply store. It’s the same thing. You can get it in both liquid and powdered form, obviously the powder just needs water added to it first before use.
Wonderful video Christine. Making your own watercolors will save a lot of money and you have pried in knowing you made them. Please do more of these DIY videos please and thank you.
Thank You for that Michele.. yes.. Artists by necessity have to look for ways to cut costs on art supplies wherever posslible LOL... and I have tons of fun making these kinds of videos too.. Win/Win. :-D Thank You so much for watching!
So happy to finally have a real formula. Thank you! ❤️
You're so welcome!
Omg I want to make pearlescent paints now. Loved this video
It's really fun.. and I have to admit, they turned out really nicely. I use them all the time for decorating in either Coloring books, fine jewelry drawings, decorating cards.. basically anywhere metallic sheen is needed. The Gum Arabic makes it durable on the surface as well, though I wouldn't use it on anything that would be "handled" on a regular basis.
I've been wanting to buy pearlescent watercolors but they're too expensive. I really want to try this out and idk maybe even sell some 😅 if I get the hang of it for sure. I am new to your channel, do you have some video where I can see swatches of these paints ?
@@vet_draws3114 - David.. I do, but I couldn't really tell you which exact video it would be.. LOL. I show my swatch book a LOT in my Live shows.. so if you check out the lives within about a month of when this one is dated. TRUTH is, I should do a follow up, so since you asked I'll try to pop a look at the swatches into my next VIDEO which should be sometime THIS week 💖.
@@CLAldridgeArt thank you so much ^-^ imma turn the bell on so I can watch your vid when you upload it hehe
Well done. I a;preciate you sharing your expertise with us.
Cool DIY C L. Great info. Plus it was great meeting you today on Becci's live stream.
Thank You so much for watching Qujin, it was a pleasure meeting your animated self on your channel as well.. :-D
Some very interesting and resourceful tips here Christine...Thank you🌸
Thank You for watching Cathy.. I had a blast making this video! Just glad I didn't sneeze at the wrong moment.. LOL.
small pallet knife works really well to . thanks for such great videos. how about one on making regular watercolors.
Hi.. thank you so much for watching. I'm not sure I know HOW to make regular watercolors (LOL...), but I'll look into it :-D In the mean time I can highly recommend the PRETTY EXCELLENT Watercolors here: PRETTY EXCELLENT Watercolors (32 colors): amzn.to/2Xaa8Il (great pigment and really reasonably priced).
Bloomin marvelous Christine! Thank you for sharing
I'm delighted you liked it Heather.. and THANK YOU for watching!
Really cool Christine..I've used the Schmincke aqua bronze before...but they only come in metal colors (gold, silver, copper,etc.). Love to colors u have made
Thanks Kathee.. when all was said and done I only had three "pure" colors that weren't either a gold or a silver, so I'm putting a new assortment of true color pigments high on my priority list.. LOL. Love pearlescent color paint so MUCH.. this was a lot of fun to do.
That will be a wonderful palette 🌈
Thank You Morticia... I have a long way to go before I can catch up with you though
Wow I am going to try this thank you for sharing< could i please ask how do you make the different colours? for example how could i make a pink or yellow etc
Thank you sooo much!!! I love pearlescents but they tend to be expensive...
I totally love all of your books and videos!!! So keep up the great vids!! 🤪🎨🖍
~ Bobbi
Thanks for watching Bobbi! And thanks for coming to the livestreams as well! :-D
Oh this is perfect for me right now. I got some mica powders on sale on a whim with no idea what to do with them. I got recommendations for that gum so this is perfect 👍😍❤️
YAY! The idea that one of my videos helped at least one person is what it's ALL ABOUT! Thank You for making my day Red_Tifa. I need to get back over to your channel and do some catching up.. seeing your name is a great reminder. :-D
C L Aldridge Art Aww thank you. I got your mandala book, it’s gorgeous ❤️😍
all how to with technical is appreciated. how about a video on how you grid and draw your pics so everything is symmetrical. that would be most beneficial thanks.
Great idea for a future video Sue! Thanks for watching :-D
That's awesome! Thank you for sharing 🦋
Thanks Christine, great tutorial! I love how to videos.
Thank You SO MUCH for watching Elaine... I love making these kinds of videos.. LOL!
I was looking for self made metallic watercolor tutorial and this is perhaps exactly what I needed. Thank you so much for explaining this without leaving any details out. Will definitely try this! ❤
Glad it was helpful!
thanks so much for this video. never done this before. now i know how . hugs
Thanks for watching Sue!
So cool!
Thank You so much for watching Deb :-D
Love it, i have some micapowdwer, must try this, thank you for sharing.
Thank You so much for watching Connie! Oh My Word, I'm now addicted to them myself. I've just put ALL the colors of powder they make on my list.. LOL
Thank you which for more precise measurements! I do have a question though. If I wanted to make a two tone type like your purple below the red in your palette, could I just mix 2 colors of the pearlex pigments together to achieve this? For example mix blue and purple pigment together, then add the gym arabic? Would that then create a two tone, chameleon type paint? Those types of paints are way to expensive for me and I wanted to make them. Thank you!
How did they work out when you painted with them? I didn't see a follow up video on your channel with you using them? The reason I ask is because I saw other how to make paint videos and all the other ones I've seen they mull it on glass to mix the pigment with the binder? Is this not necessary with the Pearl ex powder. Thanks for your videos and any help you can give me on this. I really want to make some paint to color in my books with.
Love how to videos. Thanks for this one.
I'm so happy that you liked it Kathy.. THANK YOU for watching!
What a cool DIY! Thanks for sharing that.
BTW, I shortened my name. The other one (Reading and Coloring Enthusiast) was just too doggone long. lol
And that stuff I'm sending....is sitting on my table ready to go...If you can't tell, I'm a real good procrastinator.
LOL Melinda
Great instruction. May I make a suggestion? Your camera does a lot of stop and start action which made it difficult to see exactly how you were mixing the pigment with the gum arabic. Not sure what happened, but it would be better if it didn't do that. Thanks!
Thanks Rita.. Yes, I agree. It happens sometimes when I'm recording at 30FPS with stuff running on my system in the background. I forgot to switch it down to 24FPS on a smaller capture this time.. my apologies.
@@CLAldridgeArt Thanks!
Awesome! There’s no end to your skills lol.....now all you need is to sell them in sets of 4 for £30 you’ll be laughing xxx💕
LOL... Susie! Now there IS a thought .... ROFL!
wow, thank you for that tutorial, it looks so simple. I had my eye recently on some 'homemade' shimmery watercolors, but they're going for over 6 dollars a piece, at that price, I couldn't afford many, so this looks amazing. When drying, do they sink in the middle so you have to refill them several times? I've seen that happen with some people but you didn't mention it. Blessings to you, and I put in an order for one of your gorgeous books!!
Hi Ripley275... YES, they do sink in the middle. I think I didn't mention it when I made this video because I didn't realize just how MUCH they would sink. To spite the fact that in their semi-fluid form when I load them into the 1/2 pans that I couldn't squeeze in even a drop more, once the water evaporates the sink quite dramatically, so YES.. it does need a second mixing of a smaller amount to add a second layer (to make them all professional and spiffy looking), but for my own use.. LOL. I just load it the one time :-D Thank You so much for watching!
This is great, thanks! Question about the gum arabic - mine is in liquid form, will that also work ok? Do I still need to add the water afterwards?
Hi, I've never used the liquid form but I don't think you need to add additional water with it. As far as HOW much to use? I'd try package directions first because you and always add more or less as you see how it dries. Start with one pan.. see how it goes and adjust from there. Wish I could be more helpful and I'm sorry it took so long for me to answer your question.
@@CLAldridgeArt Thank you for replying! I ended up getting the Pearl Ex powder set to play with, along with a few new Holbein tube watercolors in coordinating colors. I'm going to try mixing them together to start instead of creating new colors from scratch. Hopefully they work nicely together!
Yes, the liquid form of gum arabic works fine. Mix with a palette knife. I did put in a drop of water to spseed up the mixing proces because the gum is pretty thick, but that will evaporate.
How long does it take to dry the pans of paint before you can use the paint?
Hi Shawna, you can use the paint right away (just with a bit less water on your brush than you would need if you were wetting dry watercolors).. I've noticed that as the pans dry out (water evaporates), they shrink down significantly, but don't let that worry you, it still takes a long time to use up the paint but if you want to you can mix another batch and layer it right on top of the dry layer, etc. until it's absolutely full.. then I predict it would take a lifetime to use up.. LOL Hope that answer helps.
As a professional, I assume, this is professional grade watercolor you're making. How does this compare using corn syrup instead of gum arabic since it's pricey? & have you tried using gel food coloring, or makeup mica powder? thx in advance :)♥
Hi Vikki.. definitely NOT a professional grade water color by any stretch of the imagination, but the Pearl Ex powders and gum arabic are getting the job the done to create something useful out of an art supply I bought when I was doing Polymer clay art pieces and am trying to recycle to my new art discipline. As for the corn syrup, I honestly don't know because I haven't tried it. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, but thank you so much for watching! 💖👍.
@@CLAldridgeArt tysm have a good 1☻
You'll get a richer color with the gum arabic, plus it is definitely more archival than corn syrup. The little bottles of gum arabic are more expensive, but use one of the Michael's weekly coupons; or you can get a whole pound of gum arabic powder on Amazon for the same price as one of the bottles and be able to mix your own paint for years.
@@theyarnalist6416 ic thank you.
If you buy gum Arabic in bulk or from the grocery store, you’ll save a ton of money instead of buying it at an art supply store. It’s the same thing. You can get it in both liquid and powdered form, obviously the powder just needs water added to it first before use.
Thank You for watching Anja