How I make watercolor paints - DIY natural eco-friendly paints

In this video I will show you how I make my eco-friendly natural watercolor paints that do not pollute (so it is safe to wash them down your sink).

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To make those paints I used:
1 cup destilled water
just a bit less than 1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup gum arabic powder
couple of drops of clove oil (to preserve it)
mixed that all together and stored in a glass container (keep in the fridge - can stay up to a month)

When making paint use
- 1 part pigment (if you want your paints to be eco-friendly use natural pigments) with 1 part above mixture
(I also add some whiting in the mix but that is not necessary)
- add a couple of drop of clove oil
- couple of drops of glycerin (to avoid larger cracks in paint)

HAVE FUN WITH YOUR PAINTS!!!
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Feel free to comment this video... love all feedback and suggestions..

Thank you so much for watching!!!

Big hug from me,

Renata

[cindyremski]

Thank you so much for sharing this paint recipe. I’ve always admired how pretty the shades of watercolors are that you use - the soft pretty pastels are really lovely colors. I also love the beautiful ceramic palettes you make, especially the butterfly. The pumpkin palette is adorable too!

[LoriFahy]

I think you read my mind.. i have been thinking of making paint but had no idea how.. thanks so much for sharing x eco friendly is so important to me.. and its hard to find anything like this.

[themoodyonejb]

Looking forward to trying this your way soon. Just ordered my ingredients, and can’t wait for them to get here.

[JJDigitalartStudio]

Making your own paints allows you to KNOW what it is you have and what chemicals are NOT in there. No wonder your paintings are so pure. Blessings to you.

[joniyoungart]

That’s amazing that you make your own paints! Good for you 😊👍🎨

[ErkinYilmazArt]

Renata you are so versatile and skilled artist. Congratulations. I love the paint you make 😊🌹💖

[anitadavidson]

Even more talented than I realised 🎨👩‍🎨🎄👏🏻

[cassiesmith]

That yellow is a beautiful shade. Perfect for skin tones I bet.

[SoulscapeFineArt]

Absolutely great tutorial. It was great to wacth. Thanks for sharing.

[JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Thank you so much for leading me to this video. I will have to try to make a few paints now in the new year. This looks so simple and easy ☺♥

[purplerider]

I need black for a base. Then I’m gonna use some oil pastels. I don’t like to pay for anything. So this works for me. Thank u for this video.

[ArtCandyNepal]

Amazing artwork, this is so beautiful

[temitopeoluwaseun]

This is amazing was it me or did o notice you didn’t mull the paints

[Ilona_Mankiwska]

Wow! So interesting! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience😊

[gisellesouza]

Amo seu trabalho, como não sei inglês, não sei qual foi o pigmento que você utilizou

[cynthiatrombley]

Are Mason Stains the pigments you use to make your watercolour paints? If not could you please be specific as to what pigments you use and where to get them?7
Will these homemade paints go moldy? Thanks

[cassiesmith]

Do you mull it all together or just mix it? Why do others mull it?

[pennypop]

I love your videos, they are very fun and helpful. What brand of pigment powders do you use?

[ricardoaquino]

Very nice!, tank you, what was the white powder you add?

[itsjannnnnnah]

I know I’m late, but are there any substitutes for the gum Arabic powder?