Watercolours – Everything you need to paint with watercolours

How to instructions

1 Cakes of paint: Moisten the cake of paint with a watercolour brush and paint on either wet or dry watercolour paper.
2 Paint tubes: Squeeze a little paint onto a palette with wells. The paint is very concentrated, so dilute it with water. Apply to wet or dry watercolour paper with a watercolour brush, and brush out the paint with water.
3 Watercolour pencils: Draw with watercolour pencils on wet or dry watercolour paper. Brush out the pigment with water using a watercolour brush.
4 Draw outlines with a thin, waterproof drawing pen.

There are many different kinds of watercolour paint. The most common type that most people probably think of are small, square cakes of paint, called pans. But it can also be fun to try watercolour pencils, and watercolour paint from a tube. The fascinating thing about watercolour paint is that it behaves differently depending on the technique. If you apply watercolour paint to wet paper, it will spread more than when you apply it to dry paper. The more water you use, the more transparent the paint will be. Thin the paint on the paper with water, and dot and spatter paint and water across the design to create different effects.

How to instructions

1 Consider how you want your calendar for the week to look. You may want to sketch your design in pencil first.
2 Paint with watercolours and let dry completely.
3 Write a quotation or a short text on one page with a black brush pen. Write the days of the week on the other page.
4 Add pretty details by using a white gel pen to draw little dots and stars on the watercolour painting.

You really don't have to be an artist to paint with watercolours in your bullet journal. Just painting abstract patterns in a few lovely pastel colours will look fantastic. A dotted journal with watercolour paper will have extra sturdy pages, so go ahead and get creative with watercolours. And the subtly dotted pages of this notebook make it easy to write, draw and sketch. Tip! Making a weekly calendar at the beginning of each week is always useful - it will give you a quick overview of your plans.

How to instructions

1 Drawing gum marker: Draw a design on a piece of watercolour paper with the marker and let dry. Then paint over the design with watercolours. The paint will not adhere to the areas where you have applied drawing gum. When the paint is dry, rub off the gum and see how the design emerges.
2 Bubble wrap: Paint with watercolours and then place bubble wrap on top of the paint, before it dries. Press the bubble wrap into place and leave it there until the paint is dry. Then remove it to see the awesome effects youve created.
3 Masking Fluid: Brush or spatter the surface of the paper with masking fluid and let dry. Paint the paper with watercolours. Once the paint is dry, rub away the masking fluid and check out the spattered effects youve created!

Spark your creativity and try a variety of fun techniques with watercolour paint! Using drawing gum, you can mask parts of the paper where you do not want paint to be. Choose a drawing gum marker or masking fluid, which is applied with a brush. You can also try creating amazing effects by pressing bubble wrap onto wet watercolour paint. You can make beautiful abstract art by using easy tricks when painting with watercolours. Let your imagination run wild and give it a try!

How to instructions

1 Apply watercolour paint to a piece of watercolour paper.
2 Sprinkle coarse salt on the wet paint. If you like, you can let the paint dry a little first. The more the paint dries, the subtler the effect will be.
3 Leave the salt in place until the paint is dry.
4 Shake off the salt granules and check out the awesome patterns that appear.

Try watercolour painting with salt! By applying watercolour paint first, and then sprinkling it with salt, you can create gorgeous crystal patterns and incredible effects. The salt absorbs the paint and leaves dots and speckles behind where the granules had been. The salt technique is wonderful for making abstract paintings, backgrounds, and adding details to nature motifs. For example, you can use this technique to create sparkling frost, a starry sky, a glittering sea or perhaps a gentle summer rain. Try it out and see what kinds of effects you can create using a lot or just a little coarse or fine salt!

How to instructions

1 Paint a sheet of watercolour paper (180 g) with pink watercolour paint. Brush on the paint a little unevenly, leaving white streaks in between strokes. For a lighter shade, dilute the paint with water.
2 Use a figure punch to punch out hearts.
3 Cut up to about 15 mm down the centre of each heart. Fold one small paper tab over the other, shaping the heart into a small bowl. Apply a dab of glue between the tabs and glue in place. Cut off the small points at the bottom of the heart.
4 Dip an old toothbrush in gold Hobbylack. Aim the bristles at the hearts and run a finger over the bristles to apply a spattering of gold paint. Let dry.
5 Last, write guests names with a gold pen along one side of the heart.

Use watercolours to paint beautiful place cards for weddings and parties! These charming heart cards are easy to make, and simply stunning as place cards and decorations for a table setting. Plus, all of your guests will know where to sit at dinner and can take home a little souvenir from the celebration. Remember to protect the table before you begin painting. We also recommend testing the Hobbylack spattering technique on a piece of scrap paper before you begin working on all of the pretty hearts.

How to instructions

1 Create a personalised and creative diary and calendar in one with a BuJo.
2 Sketch designs, text and lines carefully with a pencil.
3 Draw a box for each day of the month and add the dates.
4 Paint the designs and lines with watercolours and let dry completely.
5 Go over the text and lines with black drawing pens.

Bullet journaling is a technique that allows you to combine plans, dreams and a calendar all in the same notebook. Making a calendar at the beginning of each month, like the one we've made here, is always useful - it will give you a quick overview of your plans for the month. A dotted journal has subtly dotted pages that make it easy to write, draw and sketch. This particular journal has especially sturdy watercolour paper pages, so you can paint in it with watercolours.

How to instructions

1 Apply watercolours in different shades to a piece of watercolour paper. Try painting stripes to bring the feathers to life. Use plenty of paint and apply abundantly.
2 Let the paint dry.
3 Draw feather outlines in pencil on the painted paper.
4 Cut out the feathers. Cut thin fringe to resemble a feather using small scissors.
5 Paint any details on the paper feathers, such as a stripe down the middle or little drops of paint to make dot-covered feathers. You can also paint the backs of the feathers.

Instead of decorating the Easter bouquet with feathers, you can make your own beautiful paper feathers using watercolour paint! This way you can choose exactly which colours you want your Easter feathers to be. We've combined shades of red and yellow. Paint on watercolour paper, 180 g paper is sufficient to keep the feathers from being too thick. It doesn't matter if the feathers curve; they'll just look a little more natural. If you want to hang the feathers from the Easter bouquet, tie them on with a thin piece of thread. You can also use the paper feathers as place cards at Easter dinner, or simply as a nice table decoration.

How to instructions

1 Apply watercolours to a sheet of watercolour paper
2 Once the paper has dried, punch out circles
3 Use a sewing machine to sew the circles together

Make a festive garland with watercolours and a figure punch. It's a wonderful outdoor decoration for a summer party, or hang it over the dining table inside. With a figure punch, it is incredibly easy to make. For our garland, we used a watercolour pad for painting, sewing thread, a watercolour palette, a brush and - of course - a figure punch. Method: Apply watercolours to a piece of paper from the watercolour pad. Let the paper dry and then punch out circles. Use a sewing machine to sew the circles together. So cool!

How to instructions

1 Make a bullet journal and write down everything that brings you joy and gratitude.
2 Paint, spatter and write with beautiful watercolours and coloured pencils.
3 Remember not to use too much paint and water when painting with watercolours, because the pages may warp.
4 Decorate the pages with torn or cut-out pictures, tape and stickers that you like.

There is so much in life to be grateful for. But sometimes, we may need to remind ourselves of that. In a bullet journal, or a bujo, you can gather all of your thoughts and things that make you feel grateful. Write down a few words a day about what has made you happy or grateful and re-read them when you need it the most. A gratitude book is an excellent exercise in the popular trend of mindfulness. And you can take the chance to make something beautiful at the same time. For our bujo, we used a notebook from Rhodia, which comes in several different colours. Using watercolours and assorted pencils, you can create a beautiful, personalised book with all of your feelings of gratitude. And if you happen to make a mistake, just cover it up with a beautiful piece of tape or a nice picture. Let your imagination run wild!

How to instructions

1 Below are a few tips for painting with watercolours
2 Spatter or spray water on paper
3 Apply salt and dab with paper
4 Note the differences when the paper is dry or wet

Experience the joy of watercolours. With these paints, you can play with abstract patterns and colours and create an array of inspiring effects. Spatter or spray with water and see what happens. Try sprinkling on salt and dabbing with paper. With watercolours, you can let your creativity flow and use what you have to make beautiful pictures. What happens if you paint on dry versus wet paper? To make the paintings in the picture, we used a watercolour paint brush set, watercolour pad (A3, A4) and watercolour palettes (Tropicals, The Classics). How will your watercolour artwork look?

How to instructions

1 Pour watercolour paint on a plastic palette and blend with water until liquid.
2 Cut a piece of string (60-70 cm) and dip it in the paint. Run the string gently between your fingers to remove any excess paint.
3 Drape the string across the paper, leaving a bit of it outside the pad to hold onto. Close the pad.
4 Place a book on top as a weight and pull out the string.
5 Open it up to see the results!

Explore new ways to create with paint! Achieve exciting effects by using a piece of string as your only tool, and of course - paint! Start by coating the string or yarn with watercolour paint, then drape the string onto a sheet of paper in the pad. Place the string in a curl across the paper. Then close the pad and place a large book on top of it for weight. Now pull the string down. Open the pad immediately and check out the awesome effect! Anyone can try this simple and striking project. Let your imagination run wild!

How to instructions

1 first paint the background and let dry
2 write your favourite word with a Twin Brush pen
3 frame it, if you like, and hang it up or simply hang on the wall as is

Make your own art combining watercolour techniques and written words. First, paint the background with watercolours; play with the paint and let it be as it is. Spatter water and spatter paint, and see how it changes. Let dry. Then write your favourite word with a Twin Brush pen. If you like, you can draw thin guidelines on the watercolour background before writing with the Twin Brush pen.

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Try painting abstract patterns with watercolours. It's super fun and practically addictive! Paint on wet or dry paper and see how the paint reacts. Spatter or spray lightly with water to produce striking patterns. Letting the paint drip over the surface is another way to make cool patterns. Tip! Tape the paper to a masonite board or something similar to prevent it from becoming uneven due to moisture. You can also iron the back of the paper with an iron set to medium to smooth it out even more. IN THE PICTURE: We cut painted sheets to the appropriate size, taped them to string and attached them to a poster hanger.

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These pre-printed pictures already have a design. All you have to do is paint the background with watercolours. This allows you to create a picture that will fit in your home, using precisely the colours you want. Remember to dilute the paint with water and test the colour strength on a separate piece of paper first. Feel free to apply the paint randomly, and don't worry about splashes; it will just make the final piece more unique!

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Words, names, and letters are popping up in all the interior design magazines. We don't think it's weird at all; it looks fabulous! Here, we'll show you a simple technique that anyone can do - Creative Letters. We used a Watercolour Canvas as a base, we drew with waterproof Drawing Pens, and we painted with watercolours. To begin, draw guidelines for your text. Write the words on these lines; you choose whether to have big or small letters (or a combination). Decorate the letters with spots, wave patterns, swirls, hearts or anything else you can think of. It can also look pretty to draw small decorations next to the letters. Let dry for at least a few hours. Then paint over the text with watercolours (dilute with water). Go ahead and paint different areas with different colours; a mottled, irregular look is just fine. Leave to dry. Once you get started, it's hard to stop - discover the joy!