How to make watercolor binder

I get a lot of questions about making watercolor paints. The most common question being, how do I make the binder? You know what? I totally understand why you would ask a watercolor maker this question. First off, good on you for asking. It's okay to ask. Hopefully the person you have asked is happy to share their knowledge with you. I've come to know a lot of watercolor makers personally and I have to say that a majority of them are more than happy to share their wisdom. They, like me, are…

Making your own watercolours is great fun. Take a look at our how to guide to find out how you can make premium quality watercolours with no fillers and nasty chemicals, whilst at the same time saving you money.

I get a lot of questions about making watercolor paints. The most common question being, how do I make the binder? You know what? I totally understand why you would ask a watercolor maker this question. First off, good on you for asking. It's okay to ask. Hopefully the person you have asked is happy to share their knowledge with you. I've come to know a lot of watercolor makers personally and I have to say that a majority of them are more than happy to share their wisdom. They, like me, are…

Jamie Young - Natural Dye Educator on Instagram: "Comment PAINT & I’ll send you ✨free✨ detailed tutorials for making lake pigments & shelf-stable watercolors with plants.🫶🏼🌿 This color was made from onion skins and marigolds that had both been previously used for dyeing fabric. After dyeing, I saved the plant material for a second sunny color extraction. ☀️ To make shelf-stable plant colored watercolors, a natural dye must be turned into an insoluble pigment. 🌈 The process involves…

Particular about what pigments you use or just want to have fun? Learning how to make your own watercolour paint is really satisfying

Watercolor based on Gum Arabic

Learn how to make your own DIY sketchbook. You can also turn this into a DIY watercolor sketchbook depending on your paper choice.

What to use when you don't have watercolor paper. Ideas for watercolor paper substitutes and alternatives, different watercolor painting surfaces, how to make regular paper work for watercolor, best watercolor paper alternatives, tips for using watercolor on non-watercolor paper.

I get a lot of questions about making watercolor paints. The most common question being, how do I make the binder? You know what? I totally understand why you would ask a watercolor maker this question. First off, good on you for asking. It's okay to ask. Hopefully the person you have asked is happy to share their knowledge with you. I've come to know a lot of watercolor makers personally and I have to say that a majority of them are more than happy to share their wisdom. They, like me, are…