tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558258992323503938.post2768126848201312706..comments2019-12-23T03:05:56.894-08:00Comments on Simple Life, Simple Art: Making a watercolor travel kitSimple Life, Simple Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08148093411666045818noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558258992323503938.post-34572454618828220512018-12-31T04:30:43.765-08:002018-12-31T04:30:43.765-08:00Had The same problem once, I dont know if it'...Had The same problem once, I dont know if it's something crazy bit I tries mixing The paint with a tiny bit of honey before putting it in The godet and it worked quite well :) worth giving a try isnt it? Hope ithelps someoneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558258992323503938.post-18708239911881706382016-09-06T13:57:33.190-07:002016-09-06T13:57:33.190-07:00Hi, Thanks for the great question. I've heard ...Hi, Thanks for the great question. I've heard that Sennelier and M.Graham paints have honey in them that stops them drying and cracking but I've not seen them to buy here so never tried them. <br />I now use Pebeo watercolors and haven't had a problem with cracking. I did have some pans crack when I used the really cheap Das set that I first bought. You can use the cheap paints in this though if you mix a drop of either glycerin or gum arabic into the paint and mix it in before it sets. This works like the honey in the expensive paints. I wouldn't recommend adding honey to your paints, I would think it would attract ants and possibly mold. Hope this helps.Simple Life, Simple Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148093411666045818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558258992323503938.post-39890552433841420732016-09-06T08:52:22.809-07:002016-09-06T08:52:22.809-07:00What brand of watercolors do you recomend?? Becaus...What brand of watercolors do you recomend?? Because i tried it, i really loved how it ended up, but then the paint, dried and cracked, and it was totally a waste, since my watercolor tubes are cheap. So, what brand do you recomend?? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558258992323503938.post-60826702734653233112016-03-14T00:33:13.456-07:002016-03-14T00:33:13.456-07:00Good thinking! Great for children too, as you ment...Good thinking! Great for children too, as you mention.inkyfingyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03117869933208953217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558258992323503938.post-11286859766566771302013-08-03T14:03:12.625-07:002013-08-03T14:03:12.625-07:00Thank you for this post! I have been trying to fig...Thank you for this post! I have been trying to figure out how I would afford a travel size watercolor set of my own. I just did this with eyeshadow set I already had and wasn't using. CeraCamillehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09619541957347436671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558258992323503938.post-27435043652327074542013-01-14T15:30:33.548-08:002013-01-14T15:30:33.548-08:00I don't know why but I'd never have though...I don't know why but I'd never have thought to use an eye shadow box to create a compact watercolor set. What a fantastic idea!!!Susan Bronsakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04446892704691993619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558258992323503938.post-71038294958198299652012-10-01T13:31:41.694-07:002012-10-01T13:31:41.694-07:00That compact set you linked to costs $78 NZ for me...That compact set you linked to costs $78 NZ for me :(<br />I've found a problem with some of my paints in this set I made. The cheap tubes of student paint I put in it have really cracked and dried out. Not good. However I had a tube of Payne's grey from another company (still student paint)that has dried tacky and much more useable. So I think I'll be buying a few different tubes to use in this. Still much cheaper than buying an actual set and a lot more compact too :)Simple Life, Simple Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148093411666045818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558258992323503938.post-74343856011499965482012-10-01T13:20:01.775-07:002012-10-01T13:20:01.775-07:00I really love your invention :) Unfortunately I ha...I really love your invention :) Unfortunately I have no such great box, so found another Winsor&Newton set for about 30$ in Poland http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00004THXH/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00004THXH&linkCode=as2&tag=phada-20<br /><br />We now have two sets, second one is that cheap one for kids you saw on my blog. <br /><br />But I do the same, when I am in any shop I look after any stuff usable for painting;) Cheap ones are the best! Like pots for orchids as the water container etc.<br /><br />I'm sure you will be extremely happy with this kit next time painting outdoors. Can't wait to see some results.<br />treningnamaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05861477677346458909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558258992323503938.post-42377280994879385652012-09-29T15:26:35.959-07:002012-09-29T15:26:35.959-07:00Thanks Altaf :)
I was thinking that small sets lik...Thanks Altaf :)<br />I was thinking that small sets like these would be great for packing in a small bag with a few toys when kids are traveling. My son and daughter both take a pencil case full of pencils and felts and a sketchbook with them everytime we go away somewhere. The paints would just add another fun dimension for them.Simple Life, Simple Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148093411666045818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6558258992323503938.post-83145464688681171342012-09-27T14:22:19.499-07:002012-09-27T14:22:19.499-07:00Ummm smart.... it was great blog to read while tra...Ummm smart.... it was great blog to read while travelingAltaf Husseinhttp://www.creativeicorp.comnoreply@blogger.com