How to Make Color Shift Watercolors DIY Tutorial

How to Make Color Shift Watercolors DIY Tutorial! Learn how to make your own homemade color shift watercolors. Color shifting watercolors are amazing! They can be pricey and hard to acquire...I know, I've tried! I decided the best way to get what I wanted was to make it myself. It's hard to find a great tutorial on homemade watercolors, so this tutorial is my gift to you! This tutorial is all the tips and tricks, supplies and process needed for making your own handmade watercolor paint. Okay, let me be honest.  Handmade colorshift watercolor paint making is a PROCESS, it takes a long time. It's not something I want to go into business doing.  I sold a few sets around the holidays to offset the cost of my expenses, but I'm not planning on selling any more. But it's a new fun way to make something yours...using natural pigments and distilled water with a touch of magic! Watercolor paints are my favorite medium. I love mixing mica powder in it for a dynamic shine! The ...

How to Make Rubber Stamps with xTool S1 Laser Cutter

How to Make Rubber Stamps with xTool S1 Laser Cutter Learn how to make your own custom rubber stamps with the xTool S1 Laser cutting and laser engraving machine! I am absolutely addicted to making rubber stamps now and you will be too--they are super intricate and detailed, I'm in love! These instructions are for the xTool S1 20W machine. If you have a different machine there may be some variations of settings and set up. Let's talk about xTool first: I've got a lot of posts about xTool laser cutting machines: Introducing the xTool S 1 and  Which Laser Cutting Machine should I buy? and  Setting up the xTool S1 Laser Cutting Machine xTool Machines: xTool F1 Ultra (Fiber and Diode Laser--available for stock pre-order) CO2 Laser xTool P2 Machine xTool F1 Portable Laser Cutter xTool S1 20W or 40W  ( I have the 20W-- see this post ) xTool M1 10W Deluxe RA2 Pro  (this is the one I have-- see this post ) I recommend getting bundles, some come with a materials package ...