Boulder Lakes Book (Physical Copy)

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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