Introduction: How to Make Watercolor Paint
The following supplies are needed in order to make the watercolor paint:
- Salt
- 4-5oz cups
- Food coloring
- Paper Towel
- Bowl
- Spoon
- All-Purpose Flour
- Water
- Watercolor brushes
- Paper
Step 1: Prepare the Set Up
Utilize the paper towel as a base and put the bowl on top.
Step 2: Add the Flour
Add 4 spoons of flour to one of the cups and then add the flour in the cup into the bowl.
Step 3: Add the Salt
Add 4 spoons of salt to the cup and then add the salt in the cup into the bowl.
Step 4: Prepare the Water
Fill the 5oz cup with water.
Step 5: Add Water
Pour half of the cup with water into the bowl.
Step 6: Mix the Ingredients
Stir up the mixture in the bowl with the spoon until it is completely mixed and diluted.
Step 7: Add More Water
Since the mixture will be a bit thicker, the rest of the cup with water is added to the mixture and it is stirred more.
Step 8: Transfer the Mixture
Transfer the mixture into 4 different 5oz cups evenly.
Step 9: Add More Water If Needed
If the solution is still thick, a little bit of water can be added to make the mixture thinner.
Step 10: Add the Food Coloring
Add 2-3 drops of food coloring into each cup.
Step 11: Mix the Solution
Mix the food coloring within each cup to obtain the color wanted for each solution.
Step 12: Create Art
Use the brush to dip into each color and create art using the piece of paper.