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Every Single Magical Color - HALF PANS
$275.00
$250.00
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A set of 26 watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Set Includes:
- Deluxe Fantastic Plants (9)
- Wandwood (4)
- Broom Cupboard (4)
- Dragon (2)
- Sopophorous Bean (1)
- Golden Snitch (1)
- Tincture of Thyme (1)
- Essence of Dittany (1)
- Gryffindor Great Morinda (1)
- Slytherin Black Iris (1)
- Ravenclaw Pluot (1)
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
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Every Magical Dot Card Bundle
$74.00
$65.00
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A set of five magical dot cards! These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Bundle Includes:
- Fantastic Plants (6 colors)
- Wandwood (4 colors)
- Broom Cupboard (4 colors)
- Dragon Palette (3 colors)
- Draught of Living Death (3 colors)
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
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Horror Lover's Dot Sampler
$50.00
$42.00
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A bundle of six dot cards with 17 total dots!
Bundle Includes:
- Silence of the Lambs
- Children of the Corn
- Eight Legged Freaks
- Rosemary's Baby
- Blood Palette
- Vampire Protection Kit
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
HALF PANS
Ultimate Vampire Protection Palette - HALF PANS
$85.00
Only a few left!
A set of eight handmade watercolors in metal half pans. Postcard kit available to add-on for $5.
Vampire Protection Colors:
- Holly Blend
- Red Rose
- Buckthorn Berry
- Garlic Blooms
- Vervain Blend
- Dog Rose Bark
- Rowanberry
- Buckthorn Bark
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Living Dead Heads Palette - HALF PANS
$70.00
Only a few left!
A set of six handmade watercolors in metal half pans.
Living Dead Head Colors:
- Garden Rose
- Pink Cosmos
- Crimson Mallow
- Orchid Blend
- Sunflower
- Tansy
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Black Sunflower - HALF PANS
$46.00
A set of four watercolor paints in metal half pans. These colors were all made from the same plant!
Black Sunflower Colors:
- Iron Modifier
- Quick Blanch
- Twice-laked
- Fermented
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Pick Your Poison - HALF PANS
$46.00
Only a few left!
CAUTION!! These paints were made from real poisonous plants and should be used with extra care. DO NOT CONSUME THE PAINTS. Wash your hands, brush, and water immediately after use.
A set of four watercolor paints in metal half pans.
Poisonous Colors:
- Pokeberry
- Deadly Nightshade
- Foxglove
- Golden Trumpet
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Black Magic 2022 - HALF PANS
$70.00
Only a few left!
A set of six handmade watercolors in metal half pans.
Black Magic Colors:
- Black Hawthorn Bark
- Black-eyed Susan
- Black Iris
- Black Hollyhock
- Black Carrot
- Black Hawthorn Berry
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Wandwood Palette - HALF PANS
$46.00
Only a few left!
A set of four watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Wandwood Colors:
- Elder
- Willow
- Alder
- Holly
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Deluxe Fantastic Plants - HALF PANS
$95.00
A set of nine watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Fantastic Colors:
- Phoenix Ash: mixed charred foliage
- Trelawney's Tessomancy: mixed tea blend
- Dragon's Blood: tree resin
- Powdered Root of Asphodel: asphodel root
- Full Moon Fluxweed: flixweed
- Infusion of Wormwood: mugwort
- Lily's Eyes: orange lilies
- Dirigible Plum: black plum pits
- Elder Wand: black elder bark
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Abridged Fantastic Plants - HALF PANS
$70.00
Only a few left!
PLEASE NOTE: These are the same colors featured in the Ultimate Fantastic Plants Set.
A set of six watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Fantastic Colors:
- Dragon's Blood: tree resin
- Powdered Root of Asphodel: asphodel root
- Full Moon Fluxweed: flixweed
- Lily's Eyes: orange lilies
- Dirigible Plum: black plum pits
- Elder Wand: black elder bark
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Broom Cupboard - HALF PANS
$46.00
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A set of four watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Broomstick Colors:
- Ebony
- Mahogany
- Walnut
- Maple
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
MINI PANS
Vampire Protection Palette - MINI PANS
$45.00
A set of eight handmade watercolors in metal quarter pans.
Vampire Protection Colors:
- Holly Blend
- Red Rose
- Buckthorn Berry
- Garlic Blooms
- Vervain Blend
- Dog Rose Bark
- Rowanberry
- Buckthorn Bark
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Living Dead Heads Palette - MINI PANS
$36.00
A set of six handmade watercolors in metal quarter pans.
Living Dead Head Colors:
- Garden Rose
- Pink Cosmos
- Crimson Mallow
- Orchid Blend
- Sunflower
- Tansy
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Black Sunflower - MINI PANS
$25.00
Only a few left!
A set of four watercolor paints in metal quarter pans. These colors were all made from the same plant!
Black Sunflower Colors:
- Iron Modifier
- Quick Blanch
- Twice-laked
- Fermented
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Pick Your Poison - MINI PANS
$25.00
Only a few left!
CAUTION!! These paints were made from real poisonous plants and should be used with extra care. DO NOT CONSUME THE PAINTS. Wash your hands, brush, and water immediately after use.
A set of four watercolor paints in metal quarter pans.
Poisonous Colors:
- Pokeberry
- Deadly Nightshade
- Foxglove
- Golden Trumpet
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Black Magic 2022 - MINI PANS
$36.00
Only a few left!
A set of six handmade watercolors in metal quarter pans.
Black Magic Colors:
- Black Hawthorn Bark
- Black-eyed Susan
- Black Iris
- Black Hollyhock
- Black Carrot
- Black Hawthorn Berry
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Wandwood Palette - MINI PANS
$25.00
Only a few left!
A set of four watercolor paints in metal quarter pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Wandwood Colors:
- Elder
- Willow
- Alder
- Holly
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Deluxe Fantastic Plants - MINI PANS
$50.00
A set of nine watercolor paints in metal quarter pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Fantastic Colors:
- Phoenix Ash: mixed charred foliage
- Trelawney's Tessomancy: mixed tea blend
- Dragon's Blood: tree resin
- Powdered Root of Asphodel: asphodel root
- Full Moon Fluxweed: flixweed
- Infusion of Wormwood: mugwort
- Lily's Eyes: orange lilies
- Dirigible Plum: black plum pits
- Elder Wand: black elder bark
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Abridged Fantastic Plants - MINI PANS
$36.00
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PLEASE NOTE: These are the same colors featured in the Ultimate Fantastic Plants Set.
A set of six watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Fantastic Colors:
- Dragon's Blood: tree resin
- Powdered Root of Asphodel: asphodel root
- Full Moon Fluxweed: flixweed
- Lily's Eyes: orange lilies
- Dirigible Plum: black plum pits
- Elder Wand: black elder bark
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Broom Cupboard - MINI PANS
$25.00
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A set of four watercolor paints in metal quarter pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Broomstick Colors:
- Ebony
- Mahogany
- Walnut
- Maple
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Fluorscent Bougainvillea Palette MINI PANS
$25.00
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A set of five watercolor paints in metal quarter pans. These colors are made from the same plant, sourced in the Dominican Republic. Bougainvillea is naturally bioluminescent, so these paints will glow under black light.
Bougainvillea Colors:
- Fermented Pink Blooms
- Pink Blooms
- Orange and Yellow Bloom Blend
- Yellow and White Bloom Blend
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Earth Palette - MINI PANS
$30.00
A set of six watercolor paints in mini pans. Mini pans measure about 40% of our regular pan size.
Earth Palette Colors:
- Avocado Pit
- Pine Cone
- Dandelion
- Sand Cherry Leaf
- Peach Pit
- Chokecherry
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
DOt Cards
Black Magic 2022 - DOT CARD
$20.00
A set of six handmade watercolors in sample dot size.
Black Magic Colors:
- Black Hawthorn Bark
- Black-eyed Susan
- Black Iris
- Black Hollyhock
- Black Carrot
- Black Hawthorn Berry
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Dragon Palette - DOT CARDS
$12.00
A set of three watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Dragon Colors:
- Dragon's Blood
- Dragonfruit Bloom
- Snapdragon
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Draught of Living Death - DOT CARD
$12.00
A set of three watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Living Death Colors:
- Powdered Root of Asphodel
- Infusion of Wormwood
- Sophophorous Bean Juice
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Broom Cupboard - DOT CARD
$15.00
A set of four watercolor paints in sample dot size. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Broomstick Colors:
- Ebony
- Mahogany
- Walnut
- Maple
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Wandwood Palette - DOT CARD
$15.00
A set of four watercolor paints in sample dot size. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Wandwood Colors:
- Elder
- Willow
- Alder
- Holly
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Fantastic Plants - DOT CARD
$20.00
A set of six watercolor paints in sample dot size. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Fantastic Colors:
- Dragon's Blood: tree resin
- Powdered Root of Asphodel: asphodel root
- Full Moon Fluxweed: flixweed
- Lily's Eyes: orange lilies
- Dirigible Plum: black plum pits
- Elder Wand: black elder bark
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Fluorscent Bougainvillea Palette DOT CARDS
$18.00
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A set of five watercolor paints in sample dot size. These colors are made from the same plant, sourced in the Dominican Republic. Bougainvillea is naturally bioluminescent, so these paints will glow under black light.
Bougainvillea Colors:
- Fermented Pink Blooms
- Pink Blooms
- Orange and Yellow Bloom Blend
- Yellow and White Bloom Blend
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Vampire Protection Palette - FULL DOT CARD
$25.00
A set of eight handmade watercolors in sample dot sizes on a 3.25 square inch card.
Vampire Protection Colors:
- Holly Blend
- Red Rose
- Buckthorn Berry
- Garlic Blooms
- Vervain Blend
- Dogrose Bark
- Rowanberry
- Buckthorn Bark
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Vampire Protection Palette - SMALL DOT CARD
$12.00
A set of three handmade watercolors in sample dot sizes on a 3.5x2 inch card.
Vampire Protection Colors:
- Vervain Blend
- Garlic Blooms
- Red Rose
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Silence of the Lambs - DOT CARD
$13.00
A set of four watercolors in sample dot size on 2.5x3 inch Halloween themed card.
Nocturnal Pollinator Colors:
- Evening Stock
- Evening Primrose
- 4 o'clocks
- Night Phlox
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Blood Palette - DOT CARD
$10.00
A set of three watercolors in sample dot size on 2.5x3 inch Halloween themed card.
Blood Colors:
- Ashanti Blood
- Bloodberry
- Dragon's Blood
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Children of the Corn - DOT CARD
$10.00
A set of three watercolors in sample dot size on 2.5x3 inch Halloween themed card.
Corn Colors:
- Double Red Husk
- Double Red Cob
- Glass Gem Kernels
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Eight Legged Freaks - DOT CARD
$8.00
A set of three watercolors in sample dot size on 2.5x3 inch Halloween themed card.
Spider Colors:
- Spiderwort
- Spider Lily
- Spider Flower
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Pick Your Poison - DOT CARD
$15.00
CAUTION!! These paints were made from real poisonous plants and should be used with extra care. DO NOT CONSUME THE PAINTS. Wash your hands, brush, and water immediately after use.
A set of four watercolor paints in sample dot size.
Poisonous Colors:
- Pokeberry
- Deadly Nightshade
- Foxglove
- Golden Trumpet
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
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Every Magical Dot Card Bundle
$74.00
$65.00
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A set of five magical dot cards! These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Bundle Includes:
- Fantastic Plants (6 colors)
- Wandwood (4 colors)
- Broom Cupboard (4 colors)
- Dragon Palette (3 colors)
- Draught of Living Death (3 colors)
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
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Horror Lover's Dot Sampler
$50.00
$42.00
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A bundle of six dot cards with 17 total dots!
Bundle Includes:
- Silence of the Lambs
- Children of the Corn
- Eight Legged Freaks
- Rosemary's Baby
- Blood Palette
- Vampire Protection Kit
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Frida Dot Card
$13.00
"I paint flowers so they will not die." - Frida Kahlo
This dot is inspired Frida, her favorite flowers, and her signature flower crown. Each card is printed on 140lb watercolor paper and has four mini dots.
Frida's Flower Colors:
- Bougainvillea
- Marigold
- Dahlia
- Rosa
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
PostCard Kits
Ultimate Vampire Protection Postcard Kit
$40.00
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Everything you need to keep the vampires away!
Kit includes:
- One 8-color dot card (dots are approximately 1/4 of our metal pan size)
- 5 Botanical Tarot Postcards printed on 140lb watercolor paper
- 4 Plant ID Swatch Cards
- One Water Brush Pen
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Fantastic Plants Postcard Kit
$35.00
Everything you need to get started on your magical painting journey!
Kit includes:
- One 6-color Fantastic Plants dot card
- Five themed postcards printed on 140lb watercolor paper
- One water brush pen
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Stone Fruit Postcard Kit
$40.00
A set of six handmade watercolors in sample dot sizes on a 3.5x4 inch card, five paintable postcards, quarter pan of peach pit, and one water brush pen.
Stone Fruit Colors:
- Chokecherry Pit
- Red Cherry Pit
- Black Cherry Pit
- Cherry Plum Pit
- Pluot Pit
- Black Plum Pit
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Full PANS
The Sorting Hat - FULL PAN
$20.00
Only a few left!
Are you feeling adventurous? Let me sort you into a Hogwarts House by sending you a random house color! These FULL PANS are already wrapped up, so even I won't know what you'll be getting.
Will it be Gryffindor Great Morinda, Slytherin Black Iris, Hufflepuff Basket of Gold, or Ravenclaw Pluot??
No special requests!
Golden Snitch - FULL PAN
$25.00
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(Please note: this photo shows a half pan but it will be a full square pan)
One watercolor paint in a metal full pan. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.
Snitch Color:
- Mixed Onion Skin
- Domestically sourced mica
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Edible Paint
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EDIBLE PAINT: Full Collection
$70.00
$55.00
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Just in time for al your upcoming holiday cookie decorating needs! A set of nine handmade watercolors in food-safe, plastic half pans. These colors are meant for food; they can also be used on paper but they are NOT LIGHTFAST at all.
Edible Colors:
- Radish Skin
- Beetroot
- Annatto
- Calendula
- Kale
- Cornflower
- Butterfly Pea Flower
- Purple Carrot
- Red Cabbage
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Ingredients: Plum syrup, vegetable glycerin, water, thyme oil, radish, beetroot, annatto, calendula, kale, cornflower, butterfly pea, purple carrot, and red cabbage.
Please note: Some of the suggested use photos on this listing may show colors from a previous edible palette. The cover picture shows the current colors.
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Edible Paint Dots
$20.00
$18.00
FLASH SALE!
Just in time for al your upcoming holiday cookie decorating needs! A set of nine handmade watercolors dots. These colors are meant for food; they can also be used on paper but they are NOT LIGHTFAST at all.
Edible Colors:
- Radish Skin
- Beetroot
- Annatto
- Calendula
- Kale
- Cornflower
- Butterfly Pea Flower
- Purple Carrot
- Red Cabbage
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.
Ingredients: Plum syrup, vegetable glycerin, water, thyme oil, radish, beetroot, annatto, calendula, kale, cornflower, butterfly pea, purple carrot, and red cabbage.
Please note: Some of the suggested use photos on this listing may show colors from a previous edible palette. The cover picture shows the current colors.
Educational CONTENT
Deluxe Course Bundle (Physical book + ebook + video)
$50.00
The purchase of this item includes one physical copy of the 70 page book mailed to you, one digital download of the ebook, and access to our full set of instructional videos. To access the videos, you will receive an invitation to register for an account on our website within 48 hours and the video will be automatically uploaded to your account.
Full Digital Course (Ebook + Video)
$45.00
The purchase of this item includes one immediate digital download of our 70 page ebook, and access to our full set of instructional videos. To access the videos, you will receive an invitation to register for an account on our website within 48 hours and the video will be automatically uploaded to your account.
Boulder Lakes Book (Physical Copy)
$25.00
The purchase of this item includes one physical copy of the 70 page beginner's guide to making lake pigments mailed to you.
Details: 70 pages
Contents:
Foreword by Stephanie Rault
Introduction and History
Did you know that Van Gogh made his own lake pigments?
Part One: Introduction to Lake Pigments with Helpful Terms Explained
A brief explanation of chemical terms, a look at pH, and a few helpful photos and diagrams.
Part Two: Tools and Materials
A detailed look at all the tools with recommendations for substitutions.
Part Three: A Closer Look at Ingredients
Mordants and precipitators explained, and other factors that affect ingredients.
Part Four: All About Dye!
Learn about the nutrients that make the dye, sourcing ingredients, and dye extraction methods.
Part Five: Making Lake Pigments
Putting everything together with a step-by-step guide to laking.
Part 6: Watercolor Binder
Turning the pigments into paint.
Part 7: Recipes
Bibliography
Boulder Lakes Book (Digital Download)
$20.00
The purchase of this item includes one digital download of our complete beginner's guide to making lake pigments, delivered immediately to the email address used for purchase.
Details: 70 pages
Contents:
Foreword by Stephanie Rault
Introduction and History
Did you know that Van Gogh made his own lake pigments?
Part One: Introduction to Lake Pigments with Helpful Terms Explained
A brief explanation of chemical terms, a look at pH, and a few helpful photos and diagrams.
Part Two: Tools and Materials
A detailed look at all the tools with recommendations for substitutions.
Part Three: A Closer Look at Ingredients
Mordants and precipitators explained, and other factors that affect ingredients.
Part Four: All About Dye!
Learn about the nutrients that make the dye, sourcing ingredients, and dye extraction methods.
Part Five: Making Lake Pigments
Putting everything together with a step-by-step guide to laking.
Part 6: Watercolor Binder
Turning the pigments into paint.
Part 7: Recipes
Bibliography
Copyright: This e-book purchase is one license for personal use. Please do not share.
Intro to Color Theory
$40.00
Only a few left!
Boulder Colors educational kits are aimed at budding artists of all ages! Learn about color theory and put it into action: this kit contains everything you need to get started, just add water!
Kit includes:
The Watercolor Sample Dot Cards
- Colors of the Rainbow (7 colors)
- Plant Primaries (3 colors)
- Monochrome Palette (6 colors)
Five Educational Swatch Cards Printed on 140lb Watercolor Paper
- Color Wheel
- Primary and secondary colors
- Warm and cool colors
- Complimentary colors
- Rainbow
Four Blank Swatch Cards
One Water Brush Pen
Information Card
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado. These paints are not safe for consumption.
Make Your Own Ink
$35.00
Do it yourself! This kit contains everything you need to turn kitchen waste into ink, just add your own food waste.
Kit contents:
- 1/2 oz gum arabic powder
- 1/2 oz soda ash
- 2 coffee filters
- 5 plant themed postcards to paint
- 2 four color dot cards made from food waste
- 1 water brush
- Instructions for how to make avocado pit ink
All-natural Color Changing Kit: Intro to pH
$45.00
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Boulder Colors educational kits are aimed at budding artists of all ages! Learn about pH and put it into action: this kit contains everything you need to get started, just add water!
Kit Contents:
- One watercolor sample dot card (12 dots of 4 colors)
- 1/2 oz. Washing Soda
- 1/2 oz Citric Acid
- Four printed swatch cards
- Four blank swatch cards
- One water brush pen
- Info card
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HOW TO USE COLOR CHANGING KIT
- Prepare your water cups: gather three small cups and fill them separately with water, vinegar, and a dash of baking soda dissolved in water.
- Activate the middle watercolor dot of your chosen color using a clean, wet brush. The middle dot will be the neutral color so it is important to use clean water when dipping into it.
- Paint an area on your included swatch card or regular watercolor paper with the neutral color.
- While the paint is wet, dip the brush into the vinegar and brush it over the wet paint.
- With a clean brush, repeat the step with the baking soda water.
- Alternatively, sprinkle baking soda powder directly onto the wet paint. Any excess powders can be rubbed off when the painting is fully dried.
- Experiment from there! When working with a brush wet with a modifier, remember to dip that into the corresponding dot to the right or left of the neutral dot.
Additional Modifiers: These common household items have a range of pH values and all interact with the organic pigments differently!
- Lemon or Lime Juice
- Vinegar
- Baking Soda
WARNING: Washing soda may cause minor skin irritation to particularly sensitive skin types: use a spoon or wear gloves to dispense the modifier if you are prone to skin irritation.
IMPORTANT:
Once a modifier gets onto the paint dot, there’s no going back and the rest of the dot will be forever modified. We recommend keeping several cups of clean distilled water going and replacing them often.
Tips for preventing modifier contamination on dot cards:
- If possible, use three different brushes and have one dedicated clean brush and assign the other two to the modifiers.
- Don’t be afraid to cut the cards and separate the dots!
- Replace the clean water often, just in case.
PLEASE NOTE: These paints are not lightfast so it is important to protect your work by keeping it away from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.
All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.