Shocking Jelly Gouache Palette Overhaul!
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- I hated Jelly Gouache when I first tried it…has my opinion changed after bringing my palette back to life?
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This is exactly what I did with my jelly gouache However, I found out later that warm water can actually help speed up the process. But I found it very therapeutic now once a month I give it a good spray down and then after I sprayed it with water, I do one spritz of alcohol spray on the top so I don’t get any mould and it stays nice and creamy. I used ice cream sticks and tooth picks and didn’t have to throw any paint out
Oh warm water makes sense!!!
I have this palette and had the exact same thing happen to me. How I rectified this was time consuming, but it did work. I would say it took me tops an hour and a half to bring the cups back to jelly consistency. I added four to five drops of glycerin with a pipette. Depending upon how dried and hard they are, I did use more. I let them sit for five minutes or so. I used a palette knife to mix the glycerin into it and then once I got a good mix going, I used stout toothpicks to stir each cup, as well as a second one to scrape off the excess paint. I cut a piece of thin foam sheet (used for packing) to fit inside of the lid. The reason why these dry up is because there is not a good enough seal. I also put the palette inside of two, two gallon Ziploc bags. Since I did this months ago, I opened it up a few days ago and the cups were fine. I just stirred them. The rubbing alcohol and water mixture misted over the top helps with film issues.
So good to know!!
I’ve never used jelly gouache. However, I have some watercolor tubes that I recently found in my studio from 1997! That’s right, 1997, Windsor and Newton. They were as hard as a rock just like these jelly gouaches so I did the same exact thing. I took a pair of pliers to crack the tubes, almost like cracking, lobster claws, and the paper crumbled, and I had these chunks of dried out watercolor, that I submerged in water. After a couple of days, it’s softened. I was able to use them as if they were brand new, and the color was fine. I couldn’t believe it!
Wow! I never would've considered rewetting an entire tube of dried out watercolor. I know they never go bad as I've seen Super Rae Dizzle & other YTers use 70+ year old pallets. I hope it never happens, but I always thought I'd use a dried out tube as I would a pan pallet. The fact that dried paint is still in excellent condition is one of my favorite things about the medium. It's really cool to know that you were able to do that.
I do enjoy the satisfaction of a fresh clean pallette.😊
Me too!!
I've restored mine more than once. And then the last time I did it, I put some of the gouache in a different palette so I could rewet a smaller bit, which works more quickly and easily. And I honestly love my jelly gouache, although I doubt I'll ever use it up. Still love. Guilt-free gouache that works okay is freeing.
Love this perspective!!
I love the strawberries!! I have a very similar Himi gel gouache palette I put plastic wrap under the lid to help with drying out. 2 years in and it’s helped so far. Fingers crossed it stays moist.
I need to do that asap!!
Love the strawberries, and your mixer mishap certainly made me chuckle.
Hello Kristy 👋 I’m a brand new sub. I was watching your video on how to sketch with a paintbrush. I’m leaving a comment here bc I didn’t know if you read comments on older posts. I found you on Amazon when I went looking for an adult water coloring book for water color pencils. I bought one of your books and was pleasantly pleased. I wanted to tell you that I was laughing pretty hard on the bumble bee you tried to draw😂. I’m sooooo glad you left that in there! It boosted my confidence seeing that you actually make mistakes like me😀 Anyway, I’ve since bought one of your watercolor palettes and a set of paint brushes. I’m on my way to learn how to paint loosely. I started out with pencil and charcoal drawings. I can draw, but trying to paint is a whole lot different for me. Thank you for all you do to help us become better artists. You have a loyal fan here!😃♥️♥️
Oooooh I make mistakes like a pro!!!!
I love my jelly gouache! I have transferred most of mine into a stay wet palette. I found a deep well one with a silicone lid. Has 24 wells and each holds a container of jelly gouache 😊
Oh that might need to happen!!
I know I’m a year late, but would you happen to have a link to the palette you used?
I totally just revived my himis last week!! I did a similar process though mine weren’t as thirsty as yours, I dumped it out onto my glass pallet (it’s totally just a cutting board) used a pallet knife, added water a bit at a time and remixed it with a pallet knife. It helped with the big bits and no splashing 😂 but it was so fun and helped my mood that night/next day. I almost get more joy out of reviving them than I do painting with them 😅 anyways, I love your strawberries 🍓!!
I really enjoyed the process! I like the idea of kind of re-mulling them!! And thanks for the strawberry love!!
I absolutely love gouache! It’s so versatile. I have reproduced some of my watercolor paintings in gouache and it’s hard to tell the difference. I have both tube gouache and Himi and I do spray my palettes regularly. The only problem I ever had was with the big set of Anigoni - it got mold inside in spite of occasional spritzes with alcohol. I put my most frequently used colors into a sealed watercolor palette and keep it beside me all the time. Even when I’m using watercolor, I occasionally grab something from the gouache palette to add in. I want to thank you for your videos - your enthusiasm is contagious!😊❤️
Love it!!
Gosh…I am a newbie to watercolor, I do know a little about gouache but after reading all the comments, I feel it’s a big pain in my palate. You are so much like me, I would have hung in there like you did, it’s do or die!!!. Your strawberries look delicious!!!, thank you for sharing that all that work was worth it!!!. 🥰❤️🍓🍓
Oh my gosh! ILOVE your enthusiasm! I wouldn’t have even tried to resuscitate that hot mess! Good for you!
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I actually like reviving my himi gouche. I find it very satisfying, though I don't think mine has ever gotten quite as dry as yours. I'm impressed the little mixer worked! The white is always the driest.
I have not read all the comments so I’m sorry if I am being redundant. The way I seal the lid on mine is to sort of shove the lid in the opposite direction away from me (it just moves a tiny bit) and then click the side closest to me. Turn a quarter turn and repeat, repeat, repeat. It takes that fraction of a push in the opposite direction in order for each side to “lock.” I hope this helps and wonder if anyone else has better ideas.
Supper helpful!!
Your expressions in this video are priceless, Kristy! Although I have yet to try jelly gouache (Holbein from the tube is my jam, but never say never), I appreciate the maintenance tips and suggestions, especially the determination and optimism of your approach in giving Himi a second life and second chance. 🥰
This is why I went with the Arteza gouache in tubes ;). It was kinda cathartic to watch your process, though. As always thank you for sharing the gouache painting tips!!!
You are so welcome!
I feel your pain. I recently did the same process, except mine wasn’t totally rock hard yet. I love W&N and Holbein brand, but was determined to try the HIMI again. And to my surprise I was able to paint a pretty decent painting with it, but it may also be that I’m finally starting to understand the water ratio after using the professional brands first. So happy you are going to demonstrate more gouache! ❤ I ordered your brushes and they should be arriving in the next couple of days! Can’t wait to put on one of your videos and learn all your techniques in using them! So much fun!! Thank you!❤
Yes I’m definitely not hating these like I did at first years ago!
Yes, with mine the cover sealed the gouache but still 2 dried out. ( Alligator skin) I think I used them a few times but finally bought better quality gouache. Love to see more gouache videos. Thanks
Those are coming for sure!!
I'm cracking up. I was always afraid of mold in these things so tubes are more appealing to me. I love the box though.
When you pulled out the whipper I lost it!🤣
You and me both!
I think I would have tried putting saran wrap over the paint …before putting the lid back on. I would have made sure the edges of the paint lid was cleaned off first also.Maybe would have helped seal but make it easier to get the lid on and off?
Just a thought…
Nice!! I love the commitment and taking one for the team in the name of art experimentation! It came out nice!!
As soon as you blasted that orange everywhere, I busted out laughing because my first thought actually was “how could you NOT expect that to happen?!” RIGHT before you said it! 😂😂😂
Lol! I took my jelly gouache palette out yesterday and had the same experience. All dried up. Different brand. Same result.
I appreciate your efforts, you're more patient than I am. I'm gonna pass, lol!
Love the painting btw! Thanks for sharing! 💕
You bet!!!
This was very helpful. I knew nothing about gouache, nothing!! Now I want to get some and play! I love the Windsor- Newton watercolor paints so I think I want to get their gouache too. Thanks for the very helpful tutorial.❤️👍👍🤗
Oh bless you, the struggle was definitely real reactivating those paints! I have a set of them aswell and since I bought them I haven’t used them so mine will probably be in the same state as yours were, wish me luck 😂🤦🏾♀️ would love to see a full video of the painting you did ☺️
The full instructional video is def going to be a follow up!
I’m getting ready to try Gauosh - looks like fun. Thank you for sharing 🙏
Have fun!
Love your tenacity! (I get messy when painting, never mind cleaning! 🤭)
I just looked at that set two or three weeks ago. I'm glad you painted the strawberries. I know for sure now that the opacity would bother me. I re-realized why I have always liked watercolors best: the transparency! So, I'm not buying the set.
Would love an empty palette of the big cups and holder for regular watercolors, though!
Kinda scared to open my himi ! This was a great video very informative as always ! And it’s a yay for the strawberries 🍓 love it
Yay! Thank you!
Love the strawberries and especially the leaves. I just bought some Holbein gouache and look forward to trying it out. 😊
Have fun!
I have a sprayer w\distilled water, glycerin & 70% isopropyl alcohol...ii spray the ( Annigoni gelly x 56 colors) gouaches 1x/week if not used & same as w/c palettes when in use...also use a piece of wax paper under the lid for extra seal...works for me.
Same mix reconstituted o l d gessos, matte mediums, gloss a,d texture pastes, deco art acrylic paints, dylusions acrylic paints and maintains mold free watercolor palettes.
Fyi, didn't dilute the colors. Mixed cups w/a palette knife or a smalll silicone brush ( Michael's hobby section...also ii use these for all skin and makeup creams in jars or tubes), or wooden toothpicks. And Yay for aprons, mixers, paper towels & results.
Love this!! Thank you!!
Love the painting. Would love it if you did more on gouache. I have had my Arrtx for 4 years and not a problem opening up and spritzing and occasionally I add a drop of glycerine.
I truly love ❤️ your channel! Thanks 😊 for all you do for your subscibers!
You are so welcome!
Yes! I have a himi palette and have the same issue. I’m anxious to see your results. I received them as a gift and have been frustrated with them.
Kuretake is “guashish”? But I love painting with those. I really don’t like gouache. But Ms Kristy can paint beautiful artwork with mud. ❤🎉
Aww thanks!!
Would love to see more videos on using this medium, please!
You got it!
Hey Kristy, Thanks so much for this video. Loved watching . It reminded me to check my Himi gouache. I spritz it every couple of weeks to keep it moist and I put saran wrap over the top before I close it. My palette does not close tightly. Keeps popping open. Love the frother. Might need to buy one.
You are so welcome!
Thanks for this--I have a set of the Himi Jelly gouache that's in the same condition.
Love the strawberries. I've never heard of gel gouache, as I'm new to watercolor. I don't think I'll be trying it anytime soon. 😁
Very interesting 🤔, I've never seen a set like that. The pans look big too.
Kristy Rice you are a hoot to watch. So much fun and I'm learning new techniques from your videos and I do I love gouache and watercolor both over plastic(acrylics) Gouache in French actually means watercolor. Gouache is opaque as she said and why I love it and because its none toxic and environmentally friendly as well as watercolors are. I can do the same with gouache I use to do with acrylic. And something very special about watercolor and outdoors in summer for me. I no longer will purchase acrylic trying to be more eco and env aware. I'm just a playful painter and not a professional at all but I will say Miya Himi gouache is not old school in my book and even tube paints dry up if neglected. I love the himi pallet because I can refill them. Had my same himi gouache for 5 years and refill them. Alot of gouache is made the same its pigment and gum arabic. So student or professional is pretty much the simular except for the price I've notice and everyone is partial or use to their own brands and thats cool. I've never had gouache dry up like that bad ever, even when I left lid off a day. However they sale the moisturizer spray for gouache but I simply put a few small drops of vegetable glycerin and a couple drops alcohol in my water bottle to prevent mildew and keep my gouache moist. Gouache does have to be sprayed regularly even if sqeezed into travel pallet. So much Himi hate been circulating youtubes the last few weeks. But I'm glad it all turned out with a pretty painting cause Kristy Rice our girl got mad talent. Its always more about what the artist can do. Your watercolor brand is beautiful thats one thing for sure.
Oh thank you! And I’m so curious about this moisturizer spray!
Its called Himi moisturize mildew spray. Not popular because many simply make their own by putting a couple drops glycerin and a drop or 2 of rubbing alcohol in a water spray misting bottle. A few drops of essential oils can work as well. Just do some Google research for suggestions.
I’d love to see more vids on how to use these paints.
Will do!!!
And PS...I put a cut peice of waxy deli wrap over before putting on the lid. I also mist several times when in use. No problems.
Perfect!!
Yes ! I just got one last week the color palette is different but it's basically the same kit. And yes they have trouble closing it. I haven't used it yet so I think I'll return it. I did see another user give a tip to place plastic wrap over the paint before putting the cover on.
Oh that’s a good idea!!
Would LOVE a step-by-step for this painting. I'm really new to gouache.
So I purchased 2, 18 color himi sets about 3 months ago on clearance for $4 each, and they came with a set of the himi brushes free. But I bought a large set of artx jelly paint years ago and I still pull it out especially at work when we work on a creative process.
Love your style.
Thank you!
You’re doing a great job with it. I have a friend that got this set of these 15+ years ago and I went over when she opened them. I tried them once, I felt more comfortable it’s acrylics. I wasn’t dues to painting with pudding consistency. It’s the first and last time I used gouache.
You might prefer traditional gouache then :)
I’ve thought of getting a white and cream tub of gouache to us as fun highlights. I think I have a handle on using the liner brush. It’s my absolute favorite out of your first set of brushes
I have the 24 colour HIMI and so far so good. But I've only had it for 1 month. 😊
😅gorgeous strawberries❤ good for you for cleaning that gouache phew good workout lol.bravo for your determination.😊
You’ll be good if you keep on it!!
I love this!
Hi Kristy! I'm so excited!! I found your videos about a month ago and this is the first time I caught a brand new one! (And I've been watching every day.)
I wonder if you put a film of pastic wrap over the paints and then fastened the lid down if it would help.
I’m sure it would!! And I’m so glad you’re here!
Honestly if I get this palette I'm going to transfer each paint into an air tight ounce jar. not the most practical thing but still..
Oh good idea!!
I'm a naturally positive & hopful girl, but not into goache, so I definitely thought it would work after the 1st night. I always tried to rehydrate markers as a child so I've had positive experiences in the past. I love & trust in the power of water, lol. Jesus said its life giving.
Edit: Yes I do love organizing things.
I reorganized my colleges costume design room (even though no one asked) & it felt amazing. My professor loved it.
Edit: I definitely don't think jelly goache is for me. I love the neatness , smallfootprint & simplicity of watercolor.
Watercolor feels even more effortless after this experience.
This is a weirdly satisfying video lol. Love it.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I Kristy, I have the same set, purchased last year, some are already dried out, not enjoyable at all! The amount of time it takes to get the consistency right, I’m too exhausted to paint anything! You are a patient woman. I have since purchased artist quality gouache in tubes, an airtight travel pallet and much happier.
It def has a huge learning curve!
I don't this particular palette but I do have another set same brand, I've had it since 2019 and it dose work well in-spite of the slight dryness so yeah love the palette it's great in my opinion. :)
Maybe it would help to store the Himi case in a clear plastic zip lock food storage bag to hold down the amount of evaporation. I have heard, though, that some gouache brands get moldy. I think I would be experimenting with adding a drop or two of bleach, or dish washing liquid to my spritz water and those discarded paint globs to see if they were compatible with the paint while inhibiting mold growth. Come to think of it, borax (20 Mule Team laundry additive) is said to be the one true mold killer. Maybe I'd also add a dash of borax to my spritz water just to see what happens with my globs. Just a train of thought. 💐
I love borax. Good thought
@Paintcrush with Kristy Rice
Yah, borax is great stuff. 😁
Very satisfying
Glad you enjoyed
Yea love the strawberries
Thanks!!
I just bought my first jelly gouache palette. I’ll make sure to keep it moist.
Yess!
Love your videos...what notebook/paper do you use in this video,
It is time consuming, bit I also find it to be kind of a zen thing. If I'm between big projects, I'll clean palettes and work on my gouache maintenance. Yes, this is a cheap medium, but it's great when I just want to play with paint without a ton of fuss. I recently completely cleaned and deconstructed it to clean every nook to make sure it sealed as tightly as possible. I've had the palette for over two years, and it's taken a little work to maintain. However, the value for money can't be beat to me.
Love this perspective
I have these paints and have done this several times.. they still work. ; )
Awesome!
I used hot water and it worked within around an hour or two, id left it for a year so it shouuuuld work! ❤ im a newcomer and i love your videos ive been watching them all while sick
Thanks for the tip!
I saw that mixer. Thought it was cool!
So cool!
I loved this video. I was super wondering if it would dry out and, if so, would it revive. So thank you ❤. Seriously satisfying. Second are you maintaining your set? Third are you using your set?
I would love to see you do some gouache painting tutorials please. Simple ones to get me started.
Mu question remains is gouache another form of acrylic. I do not do well with acrylic. It does not come naturally. I am improving and therefore enjoying it more, but watercolour is my thing (as well as a few others 😀). Yet, I cannot get into a gouache style where I can paint something.I can figure out how to paint anything in watercolour. While I might not have the skill or talent to get the exact picture in my head on the paper, in theory I know how to. Slowly I am getting better. For example I can get light and medium, but not dark enough tones. I am getting better at it. The point is that I know how, just time, experience, and practice.
In addition your fig painting helped tremendously 😅. Thank you ❤.
So back to gouache. I cannot figure out how to work it into paintings, except a basic background, flower or flower pot with flowers/plants. That is extremely limiting to say the least.
I would love to paint a parrot with all those bright, beautiful colored features, but I do not know how to put knowledge together to get a result in gouache. I can watercolour a parrot (maybe again not with the dark values I want, maybe now after your fig mystery solution 😂), but I can. I do not even know how to conceptualize it in gouache.
Thank you.
I was watching an interesting video on the Himi and learnt something that was most likely valuable in keeping the Himi Paints viable to paint with at all time and that was to ???? Store them in the FRIDGE ! Yep .... the fridge apparently it stops them drying out and also inhibits the growth of mould that can occur also as they are being stored at a cool temperature --- So this may be of help to any of you who have experienced trouble with them
I filled my Himi guache with a syringe in empty squeeze-tubes for cosmetics (like the ones you use for travelling) they never dried out and are more portable this way. :)
will gel gauche work on a gel plate for printing
I absolutely love your strawberry painting; so pretty! I have watercolors but I'm into acrylics lately. I haven't tried gouache yet. Your Jellies came back so nicely. Do they smell at all?
No smell at all!
Mine wasn’t that dry, some were solid, some still damp but stiff. I added a couple of drops of glycerine and topped up each carton with water and left it for a week, at which point it was still rather lumpy. Topped up with water again, forgot about it, came back in two weeks and the lumps had pretty much dissolved. Stirred each container briefly with a toothpick and it was ready to use. Glycerine or honey really helps with rewetting -I use it to mix my good gouache so that I can come back and use the palette again more easily, with just a spray.
Interesting for sure.I would have tried this too if I were you. I almost got a box of this today, just because I’m curious. I just don’t get the jelly part, what’s in this stuff exactly… these thoughts held me back.
It’s like a fluffy poster paint vibe lol
Oh, definitely was going to take that long. But.............I normally fill back with water and let it sit for a couple weeks or so. Magic.
I have the smaller version of this Himi gouache palette and mine is tricky to seal as well. I need to revive mine, but I’m not ready to revive them unless I’m ready to paint with them. I guess I’m awaiting inspiration.
Revive. Inspiration will come trust me lol!!
I open mine and spray it every couple of weeks and mine has stayed in amazing shoe and now I am really glad that I did
Yes be glad!!
Some Press & Seal wrap might help with a better seal underneath the lid
One question, you have these really big tins that can hold so many pans, looks like 100 half pans. I know you are queen of finding and collecting amazing pallets and I was wondering where you found yours. (And yes, I too love trying new brands and colors and my pans runneth over. I've outgrown my plastic storage tote😢)
I think I'll stay with the tubes
Working on a Grumbacher pallet and an orphan pallet
I've heard, that immediately after you open each little cup, if you put a few drops of honey and clove oil into the paint and mix it in, that they won't dry out. I don’t know if thats true or not. I've not yet tried it. I only just bought the 56 color himi Gouache set this week and not opened it yet. I plan to test out the honey and clove oil though and see if it works.
Oooh I am going to do this experiment and report back!!! Would prob improve their flow too!
New video request please- gouache vs. acrylic (if you haven’t already)?! Which do you prefer, major differences, etc ❤❤thank you goddess!!!
I have the same container and found that if i pressed the "WINGS" at their outer edge when closing it snaps closed easily,
Thank you! I've seen other artists videoing their jelly-g clean-up as ASMR and I thought of buying a set for the sole purpose of mixing them twice a year. Not actually using them. I finally convinced myself not to. #TeamBoop 🖼🖌🎨💯👍❤
So what brand to you suggest for the person who may not paint as much with this medium?
Something in tubes for sure!!!
All I can say is you are a more patient person than I am, lol.
😂😂
I want to know what you think of the himi gouache compared to W&N or Holbein. I heard himi had a lot of drag
Himi has more drag for sure and requires a more savvy use of water than other brands. Official comparison video coming soon!!
I purchased this HIMI pallet earlier this year and gave it a try but decided it wasn't my thing. Plus I was concerned about the poor seal on the lid and the product drying out. I returned it.
Girlllll. I cried when you wiped off that big chunk lol. But Ive watched videos like this before and they might have edited those parts out. Not sure. Im just one of those people thats terrified of wasting paint! Lol
Hahaha I tried to reconstitute as much of those big chunks as I could, those parts were edited out! Lol!
@@KristyRice Huge props for even going through the effort. I hardly use my set but I always spray it because I could never spend all that time rehydrating it lol.
Love the strawberries! Would I do this? Even though the little frother is so so cute... no! I was thinking that maybe a drop of clove mixed would help with the mold problem like in handmade watercolors. The drying out, separating and mold problem kills this jelly format for me.
I didn’t ever have any mold issue when I first purchased but we shall see. I’m going to take a peek soon to see if there’s anything growing since it’s been a few weeks since I filmed this! And clove oil may def be in order lol!
I know that Himi sells an A mould spray so I figured it was a problem. ❤
Well this was too much fun. I have no interest in jelly gouache, but I love cleaning & saving art supplies & tools.
I know nothing about this brand. I use Holbein and Schminke out of the tube. To keep them wet when I'm working I wet some palette paper and squeeze what I need onto that. It does the trick for my needs. Maybe try wetting a piece and stick it in the box?? Or maybe the flat sponge of the same brand as the palette paper. I don't know if it will work or not. That may be too messy or introduce mold. I was just thinking out loud.
Thanks!!
Question can’t you just grind it to a powder then add water to the consistency that you want if it’s like completely dried out ?
Yes definitely
I use a combo of gum arabic and water
Keeping the lid sealed wont keep fhem from drying out. They need consistent hydration to stay wet.
I wish you did not throw those clumps of paints. They will dissolved you just have to mixed them hard. Once they dissolved then you can use the mixer.. You can actually enjoy that process.
You can also purchase the himi gouache spray to prevent mildew and to moisturized your paints, others use alcohol. I stored mine for almost 1.5 years.. Some have dried up, many paints are still okay but need some moisturizing and stirring. I started with the dried paints i did not do it all in one day. Just whenever I'm free.
I ordered your new brush set from Amazon about 3 weeks ago. They keep pushing the dates back! They are suppose to be delivered in April. Do you know what is going on?
Yup! Because of our good track record with them they sold some inventory without there actually being inventory… glad they trust us but it’s frustrating for buyers :( Stock is coming.
“You can literally hear how hard they are!”
I thought it was just me feeling like they were sucking up all the moisture from my skin😂😂😂
Maybe you just needed a fresh battery to get it moving. It doesn't take much resistance for those little tiny motors to be over powered. Add a weak battery, and it's not going to turn.
I just got a 24 color 30 ml himi set. Only 2 flaps and no airtight seal and no cushion in the lid. Kinda bummed. Will have to cut some foam to fit in the lid cover.
Oh man! I did order a new set and it has some curious omissions for sure!
I purchased a couple of small still lives years ago (fruits in a decorative bowl)...I thought they were watercolor, but the bowl was so white (with blue delft like patterns) now I am thinking maybe it was gouche or a combo of gouche and Watercolor. Mmmm....
The pic is really Awesome, nur you already messed your white again😂❤
I’ve been lead
to understand that this paint is designed for the Japanese style, gansai. I’m having trouble researching it. I think it’s more like poster paint style, very graphic, and not used like traditional watercolor. I too have seen some RUclipsrs use this paint in thin layers and do pretty well, but I don’t think that’s what it was made for. Anybody know more about this, please let me know. I really want to try it!
Yikes! 12 minutes into this and it’s getting painful to watch 😂. Doing that much chopping and mixing and stirring in the tiny original jelly pan has got to be making this extra hard. I’d have just dumped all the rocks into a stainless steel mortar and pestle, ground it up really fine and then drizzled in water to reconstitute it. I can’t wait to see how your video ends, and I’m kind of hoping that since you recorded this, you’ve dried it all out again so you can test to see if my way is easier, faster and less messy. 🤣🤣
Loved the orange color flying every which way 😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤
Haha! I enjoyed it truly! But others have suggested that way as well… who knows!