I'm a professional papermaker and love when artists start to get into handmade papers! A tip for when you are looking to work with handmade papers: Ask the maker if they add any sizing to their papers. Sizing can be internal (Added to the pulp) or external (Added to the surface once the paper is dry). Sizing is what allows us to use wet media on paper without the lovely soft fibers absorbing it all up. If a papermaker doesn't use sizing but you are in love with their paper, don't fear! You can always add external sizing. You can even make up an external sizing using egg whites ;) Some of my favorite watercolor papers are handmade paper that were never ever intended for watercolor but with a bit of sizing magic you get something really unique.
Not a papermaker - yet ^^' It's on my evergrowing list of things I want to try, though :3 I read somewhere that one can use gelatine, too. And was wondering if something like Agar Agar would work, too (as a vegetarian version, I don't really use gelatine, I could never make that stuff work when baking, so... 🤔
Oops, i didnt see this comment before saying something similar 😅 I'm an amateur paper maker who has been experimenting with a few different methods of sizing. I've never heard of the egg white option! I'll have to look into it since I hate the results gelatine has been giving me
@@LunaBianca1805 Yes, definitely get into paper! You could use Agar to size, yes. Wheat starch is also a good vegetarian/vegan method. I use the egg white method since I tend to have egg whites leftover after cookie baking with the yolks.
Holo dosen´t show right if the ligth is to soft, like a softbox or clouds make it. If its direkt light it shows the best, so Sunlight a uncoverd Lightbulb or a Flash is good. Physiks Girl explaind it very well.
@@gravitationalliquid7374 LOL would you be surprised if I get people telling me this a lot? Something tells me it's because I comment a lot haha. Well then hello subbie friend! ♡♡
The handmade paper seems like it would be great for charcoal or conte. Not too great with pointy materials, too absorbent for wet media, but the pencil lifted VERY easily. You have lots of greys tones so you should totally try charcoal or less harsh pencils (mechanical pencils will definitely just rip at it)
Cozmic creations on etsy is everything! So good and the metallics are amazing. They have these cute 15 dollar tins if y’all want to try them out. Sooo adorable
The shop she got the holo watercolor from is also pretty good! If you ever want to try some of their paints, I recommend the mini pans! I didn’t know they existed and they are so cute and a wonderful way to try out a new color without getting a half/full pan!
I've actually had a bad interaction with Canson's paper before. Specifically the XL. It was so bad I thought I had lost any skills I had as a watercolour artist and nearly gave up entirely. I watched a paper comparison review on The Mind of Watercolours and only then did I learn that the problem was the paper. It's ok if you only do fairly flat colours, but the second you try to layer them it just eats the stuff into oblivion. If I were making watercolour books I'd not use anything that wasn't 100% cotton. Its just not worth the loss in quality. I'd want people to want to reach for my book at every chance and not rely on just those who don't need to layer a million times. No shade what so ever to people who like this paper. I am here and Kasey is known for that very smooth flat colour look and I LOVE it. My style just is super blend heavy and Canson XL doesn't really work for me. I mean I still use it for things like playing around with colours, testing values and it's great for things like greeting cards and making tags for gifts, but I can't make a painting on the stuff. All of this said, I haven't used the specific type of paper that is in that book and for all I know it could be god tier. I just wanted to say that in my opinion you _can_ in fact "go wrong" with Canson. Lol. I hope this helps.
Fkcucjsz. I wish I could have gotten this comment days ago. I ran to my art store just before my city went into lockdown (again) and picked up Canson's XL watercolour pad. And it just. More or less repelled the water. It's been a while since I've painted with watercolour, so I thought all me issues were all me. Thanks, I'll keep this in mind if I'm able to go to the store again.
@@Anjel1e I got lucky, after having trouble with my watercolour paper, and watching the review, I realized that I had some Arches watercolour paper I found when someone put it out on their curb for someone to come and take (had a "free" sign on it) and so when I was able to get over the depletion of self worth I felt, I used it and wow. If you can afford it, Arches is considered the best for a reason. I also purchased a small hot pressed watercolour block and it's my favourite. It's a Chinese company called Baohong and it's also 100% cotton. I really didn't know anything about the importance of paper when I first got good enough at watercolour that I was having fun, and The Mind of Watercolour really opened my eyes. I now look into the paper I buy just as much as I do the paint, and because I'm poor, I need to make sure things don't go to waste. Even though Canson is a fraction of the price of Arches, it's a bigger waste of money for me because I'm just not going to used it as much. Heck, I let my 10 year old use it, when I would never do so with the Arches stuff. I hope I'm able to help you for future purchases ♡.
@@paranoiarpincess It totally does! I'll try to keep that in mind the next time I go to the store (which might be sure then I would like as I didn't realize I'm out of yellow acrylic). I Thank you again! Hope you and your family is well during these crazy times.
It definitely depends on how you paint. I’ve used a lot of papers including Arches, and Canson XL 140 lb is my favorite for my painting style. I use microns a lot and some papers are far too toothy for my pens, but not Canson. I think it’s worth it for watercolor artists to experiment with papers to find what works best for their work.
I got watercolor to try and I was horrible because the paper didn’t like watercolor and kinda wasn’t good...no it was probably the paper since it was canson xl...oop thank you for this comment since I was pretty much done with watercolor
This is exactly what I need after 3 hours of science homework (and not looking at the checklist and spending over 2 hours on an assignment that was a choice between two- I had done the other one in 5 minutes -_-) thanks Kasey!!!! :)
@@UwU-lm9or It likely is holo, I've seen holographic watercolour on etsy before. It's surprisingly difficult to capture the holographic effect on camera if you don't use harsh lighting.
I get specialty handmade watercolors from etsy (glitter, duo and multichromes, etc) and they are absolutely amazing. I also make and sell mini watercolor sketchbooks with all kinds of fancy fabrics that my customers seem to like.
You want to really see the wow factor on those metallics and holos use them on black paper. I have a set of 40 Mozart Komorebi Watercolors that has 6 neons and 8 metallics (you should definitely review them, they're like a budget friendly Gansai Tambi watercolours) and the metallics look good on white paper but they are stunning on black paper!
I found your channel like a week ago and you have inspired me to finally have fun with my art and just enjoy it. I love your creations at the end of your videos. You have inspired me!
Really excited to see you review the Beam paint set! I've been eyeing those for a while, they're so eye catching. It's great to hear they're good quality too, maybe I'll take the plunge one of these days!
0:36 | Basically summarizes my struggle with every art supply I own. I know it’s going to be wasted if I don’t touch it all, but messing up and the new ‘quality’ it has when coming out of the package...
Thanks so much for your funny, quirky artstyle in so many videos. You inspired me to try something very different for my still-absolute-beginner test pictures and i got to be happy with a doofus sketch of a girl for the first time
I make handmade paper too and I've done a few paintings on it. First of all, there is a difference between raw paper and sized paper. What you have is raw I imagine, and it is definitely harder to work with water based stuff but its not impossible. I suggest goauche or acrylic and I've also used a sponge to add color with inks and watercolors (it takes a while to dry though). If you get sized paper, it can handle everything from watercolor to alcohol markers (but not heavy use of either). Hope that helps!
Hey there! I use the iuile watercolour palettes in my work! To make them their ultimate pigmentation, drop the water on the paint and leave it for 3 minutes, THEN paint! Especially with that holo!! You won't regret this trick!!
Oohhh this was so fun to watch! All of those gorgeous colors 😍 Have you ever thought of trying to make your own watercolors, even if just for a video? I find it SO relaxing to watch paint being milled!
It looks like the paper you got from white dragon was meant to be stationary or bookbinding paper!! Which is why it’s so thick but kinda rough and absorbent. I looked on their shop and they do also make special watercolor paper too :))
The brushes for me were way too flimsy, but I am a bit.... aggressive when I paint. 😂 I think the concept is fricking amazing, I hope brands follow suit with more ethically manufactured items. Love the video!
I love your videos but idk what it is about your voice ? I always fall asleep mid way 😅 not saying they’re boring I guess your voice is just very soothing to my brain
It would be fun to see a painting done all in the various Oceans colors; from one angle there isn't really a painting, from the other its an explosion of shiny vibrancy!
I will admit that the way the title was worded has kind of put me off from watching this for the longest time, but I'm really happy to see that the overall tone of the video seems to mostly be positive
This was an amazing video. I would be so happy if you made more like this. Perhaps you could get a sponsorship from Etsy, so you don't have to buy all of the supplies from your own money?
Omg! Everything in this video! The paints... I just can't! I adore the final piece, the space colours were gorgeous. I just can't get enough. I went to get some of the holo of £36 for one half pan 😭
i think the big sheets of hand made paper are more made for gouache and acrylics that water color. I had very absorbant paper like this before and water colors were awful on it but the gouache was WOW! so try the gouache on it :) also, they are not meant to be solicited that much, so avoid to much pencil sketch and erase on it.
For some reason the space doggos remind me of one of the end forms tamagatchis had way back in the day. I guess I'm showing my age, but oh man, it sparked some hardcore nostalgia.
This is amazing! I love the supplies and also your artwork! I wonder if you could try these shimmering watercolors on black paper, i am sure the holographic one will show up better. Also try to use a phone flash to light the holographic paint that way the camera can catch the colors, and shimmer!
