I’ve been making an exciting foray into the world of natural paints and inks. It’s not so different from natural dyeing really. You can use the same dye plants but just create a really strong dye b…

Learn how to make natural plant-based watercolor paint for children. Step-by-step process and fun activity for the whole family.

In this blog post I’ll show you how to quickly and simply extract dye from coreopsis flowers using hot water. This makes a beautiful dye that can be used like watercolour paint. Then we’ll play with lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to make a wider range of colours. The paint only takes...

Sustainable living advocate Rebecca Sullivan has made an art form of natural living, with books on everything from edible flowers to using herbs for health and wellbeing, as well as running a ‘Granny Skills’ program that brings communities of women together to preserve the culture, skills, knowledge and traditions of our elders. Here, she shares her very […]

Natural Ink Making Techniques, Getting Started with Natural Inks, Ink Recipes, Ink Making Supplies and Tools

How to make green ink with two simple ingredients: grass and water.

Download a free natural earth pigment book and learn how to find earth pigments, make earth pigment powder, and make paint from rocks. #earthpigments #watercolorpaint #watercolors

Learn how to make your own natural watercolor paints with this easy tutorial. I'm sharing the steps to creating vibrant and eco-friendly paints using natural ingredients. Perfect for artists looking to experiment with homemade watercolor supplies.

Guide to Natural Pigment Oil Paint - How to Make your own Natural Earth Paint for Art and Crafts

A super easy to make homemade paint recipe with spices for extra sensory messy play for kids.