How to Make Watercolor Paint Binder Recipe ❀ Easy Beginner Tutorial 101 ❀ Simple Homemade DIY
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Ever wanted to make your own watercolors? Here is an easy beginner watercolor binder recipe with ingredients and tools you will need, and also the steps on how to make a handmade watercolor paint binder. When you have made your binder you can mix or mull it with artist pigments, mica, or even recycle your old eyeshadow into watercolor paint!
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Making your own watercolor paint is a fun, simple, and rewarding process, the first step is to make the binder which combines with your pigment to create a paint that will dry and stay on your paper without rubbing off.
⌛ ** NOTE: This binder is best if left to homogenize and settle down overnight - so be prepared to wait this time before actually using it to make your paint.**
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(some items are optional and you can get any brand you want but I put them in this list just so you know what they are):
• 45g (45ml) Distilled Water
• 25g (≈ 3.5 level Tbs) 100% Pure Acacia Fiber / Gum Arabic Powder
• up to 10g (≈ 2tsp) Vegetable Glycerin
• up to 5g (≈ 1tsp) Honey (I used raw & unfiltered)
• a drop or 2 of 100% Pure Essential Clove (most popular), Thyme, Tea Tree or Oregano Oil
(the oil is optional but helps prevent mold and preserve your paint)
🍯 FEEL FREE TO REDUCE (or remove) THE GLYCERIN or HONEY FOR DIFFERENT PIGMENTS if they are turning out too glossy or sticky, you may have to experiment.
🔸 Tools & equipment you will need: https://benable.com/jannahlyon/making...
• Clean Storage/mixing jar - I used an 8oz mason jar
• Clean, non-porous mixing stick - I used a little SS spoon from Daiso
• Spoon or scoop for powder
• Separate, clean jar/dish to measure out the powder
• Kitchen Scale - this is the one I own:
• OR Measuring Spoons and Liquid Measuring Jug
• Microwave, kettle or stove
Chapters:
00:35 Time Requirements For Making Binder
00:58 Equipment and Ingredients
03:25 Measuring Ingredients & Mixing
07:00 The Next Day
07:20 Shelf Life
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