Hello World! Welcome Friends! During lockdown, many people decided to turn their attention toward hobbies that can keep their minds occupied, and one of these hobbies may have been arts and crafts. Though this has always been a popular pastime, it has seen another surge in recent times. Arts and crafts is such a broad topic that it is near to impossible to cover all the areas that you can get stuck into.
That being said, everyone should have the opportunity to read more about how to make your own paint. Of course, buying it from a store is also an option, but there is just something special about being able to make your own paint for your arts and crafts project.
What are the benefits of doing this though? Well, we’re about to find out.
You Can Make It the Color of Your Choice
When it comes to painting, there are certain colors that you will need to complete the creation that you have mapped out in your mind. But how often are you able to find the exact color that you need? It’s probably not very often, so when you do need to use a precise color, it may be in your best interest to learn how to make your own paint. This is because mixing your own paint enables you to control the hue, value, and the intensity of each color.
For example, you may find that finding a specific color of blue or green, to match the sky or the leaves on the trees, may be hard to obtain commercially in a store. However, by taking the time to create the exact colors that you need will not only enable you to complete a masterpiece that is truly out of this world, but you can also save these colors for future use too. If you think about it this way, it is a win-win situation.
Confirms Your Love for Painting
Regardless of how invested you are in something, there is always the possibility of forgetting just how much you love your chosen passion. Painting, in this instance. It is so easy in this day and age to simply go into a crafts shop to buy the paints and equipment that you need that we sometimes forget about the sheer joy that we can experience when we have made our own paint and used it to create pieces that may go on sale to the wider public or being presented in a gallery.
As such, this will have an impact on the type of relationship that you may have with art and the paints that you use. This may be because you will realize just how much of a difference they are able to make to your passion. So, if you haven’t already done so, you may want to think about getting all the tools you need to mix paint and colours of your choice.
Cost-Effective
Money can be a complicated subject for many people. It is very unlikely that you will have a conversation about money without that feeling of awkwardness. And the same applies when it comes to paint. Though it may be a passion of yours, buying paint that has already been made may mean that you are spending more money than you would like, and only for it to run out almost as soon as you have purchased it.
However, if you decide to go down the route of making your own paint, not only will buying the pigment and medium work out to be less expensive, but you may also find that it lasts longer too. Although, certain items such as rare pigments might cost a bit more, so this is something that you may need to look out for.
No Toxic Additives
Some paints are known to have toxic additives. Oil paint, and in particular, lead-white, cadmium, and cobalt have a certain level of toxic ingredients associated with them. However, it is also important to remember that they are only toxic if you eat them or breathe in their particles. As you can imagine, this is something that is not recommended. So, if you decide that you want to make your own paint, for whatever reason, you will be glad to know that certain pigments that you can purchase don’t have toxic properties. This includes earth pigments, for example.
By purchasing these items and learning how to make your own paint, you will find that your paint is as safe as can be. As well as this, it will also look great on a canvas or incorporated with other materials.
Who knew that making your own paint had so many benefits? If you want to learn about some of the others, you should make some paint yourself. We’d love to hear the outcome.
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