Salt vs. 108 Holbein Colors | Testing out all Holbein watercolors with table salt

We tested all 108 Holbein colors against table salt in this livestream:

This is the summary video of how each color reacted with the salt.

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[MDCampbell]

I may have mentioned in the livestream of your testing, using salt is something that was very popular back before we used computers. Kosher salt was king and the results were often unexpected. It was even more popular in the 1960's and magazines like Sports Illustrated used the best artwork that showed it off. Anyhow, as for your exhaustive charting, well, it's nothing that hasn't been said. As Paulo so astutely stated, I too, am "floored by all your effort and dedication." This was nothing short of a brilliant examination and a wonderful learning experience for me, and I assume, all your viewers. Great work and thank you for sharing your interest and joy with us! Cheers! :)

[PauloEAbreu]

i am floored by all your effort and dedication. thank you for all the information and for something to think about.

[lindyashford]

The separation where there was more than one pigment was interesting, and a possible route to some exploration. So great to see all the work you have put in on these, and the stunning results. I loved the colours that looked cloudy and fluffy, but the really sharp patterns are lovely too.

[sharihofmann]

It was very interesting to go back and watch this video after watching this week's in-depth testing of salt techniques with the holbein indigo. After that in-depth study of salt, I'm even more curious about the salt reactions of these colors under different conditions. Fascinating.

[mariewintzer]

Thank you so much for this exhaustive study! I am building up a Holbein collection and it's great to see them all swatched like this. Very useful!

[clairevalentine]

It is amazing to see all colors from holbein watercolor, thank you for sharing them.❤💛💚💜💙

[annesophieg-n]

that was soooo fun to watch!! so many pretty colors and reactions with the salt! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[CyaneInkArt]

Mineral violet reaction was so interesting!

[anam]

Ooh so many beautiful textures *_* Davy's Gray looked like fluffy snow. And every time there was a blurry texture, I ended up seeing shapes that looked like creatures :D I can't unsee the tiny gorilla-like figure on Peach Black :D :D And the mineral violet looked stunning - does this happen to DS Moonglow as well?

[Achatfell]

I got two differnet types of salt from a saltmine (a pure one from rock and a "clean" one with added anti flaking agents) and you inspired me to test them

[kinouchi]

Hello Oto! I hope You're safe and well!
I have recently bought a 30 colors holbein set. I see that you have a full range of those wonderful watercolors. Can I please ask you for advice? I want to add a red similar to Daniel Smith Perylene Scarlet to my holbein palette (in set came: Crimson Lake, Rose Madder and Vermilion Hue). I tried searching for swatches online, watched various videos but it's hard to choose based on them and I'd like to avoid a "hit and miss" situations.... So could you please advice me which middle red should I go for? I'm thinking about either Scarlet Lake or Pyrrol Red or maybe there is a better choice? Thank you! Stay healthy!

[diadumenos]

What a gorgeous job you did! 🎉. Holbein released 24 new granulating colours, can you do the same experiment? 😊

[kaylaglazz]

I am so glad I stumbled appon this I was just abbout to make this test for myself

[byulgzr]

Hi Oto! I love your channel! I've learned so much~~ I was wondering if you could share the name of the store where you get your Holbein paints in Japan. I may be visiting soon and wanted to grow my collection~ :) thank you!!

[keepyourshoesathedoor]

Do pigments with smaller granules react more?