tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post7642941707398692707..comments2024-03-27T09:05:03.725-07:00Comments on Jane Blundell Artist: Using Daniel Smith watercolour sticks to make palettes.Jane Blundellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-78553025342989719382021-08-25T18:54:57.342-07:002021-08-25T18:54:57.342-07:00I was gifted with several and ended up using a mic...I was gifted with several and ended up using a micro plane to shred them into tiny bits which I stored in a small clean watertight jar. It's easy to scoop out a small amount and mix with water as I need it. I wasn't certain if the sticks were condensed tube paint or whether another ingredient had been added to turn them into sticks, so I appreciate the blog. Emmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17950708814577574087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-83482590278483374672016-12-07T23:12:24.485-08:002016-12-07T23:12:24.485-08:00Alright thank you! I wanted to get some specific c...Alright thank you! I wanted to get some specific colors of Daniel Smith but Im trying not to spend too much so getting the stick versions is perfect alternative for me!torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444384615038252607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-62396160605319514302016-12-06T14:33:28.562-08:002016-12-06T14:33:28.562-08:00I don't think there is such a thing as a silly...I don't think there is such a thing as a silly question :-)<br />The sticks are simply watercolour made with less water so they are produced in a more solid form - more pigment, less water. Once the tube colours dry, they also end up being more pigment and less water so they really are the same thing. Using sticks where they are available is convenient as well as cost effective as you don't have to wait for them to dry in the palette, though not every colour is available as a stick.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-46253422809774159842016-12-05T16:10:10.214-08:002016-12-05T16:10:10.214-08:00Hello, sorry if this is a silly question but I was...Hello, sorry if this is a silly question but I was wondering if it would work okay if I were to substitute some colors in my palette with sticks (for cost purposes) would that work, do the sticks mix well with paint? torihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13444384615038252607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-31805978383416132232016-12-05T03:04:27.232-08:002016-12-05T03:04:27.232-08:00Nice find - that pigment is discontinued but very ...Nice find - that pigment is discontinued but very beautiful :-)Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-22968081267073186932016-12-05T00:14:51.088-08:002016-12-05T00:14:51.088-08:00I remembered reading this and although I am not fa...I remembered reading this and although I am not familiar with watercolor sticks at all I just bought five on eBay. All Daniel Smith New Gamboge. I e-mailed the seller and they are all Nickel Dioxine PY153. I am thrilled! I can't wait for them to get here. mlaiuppahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13792165896828163411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-85776010115303317792016-11-29T11:47:30.690-08:002016-11-29T11:47:30.690-08:00Hi, Jane,
Thanks for all your helpful posts. I ...Hi, Jane, <br />Thanks for all your helpful posts. I checked the DS website, and could not find green apatite in stick form. Do you think they had one and discontinued it? Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14666344096861135364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-89725975857929688702016-11-06T21:53:45.317-08:002016-11-06T21:53:45.317-08:00I've been very curious about the watercolor st...I've been very curious about the watercolor sticks, but I have no way to see or try them before buying and so wasn't sure about the benefit of buying a watercolor stick instead of or in addition to the tube color. Using them as a messy paint crayon doesn't appeal to me but the high pigment load and their usefulness as a pan paint is something I haven't seen explained anywhere else. Thank you for this. Juliannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035668022429107730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-75899726801726331702016-09-10T19:10:45.304-07:002016-09-10T19:10:45.304-07:00Certainly. Once soft they can be cut with a palett...Certainly. Once soft they can be cut with a palette knife! Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-81923349350777407622016-09-10T18:58:04.835-07:002016-09-10T18:58:04.835-07:00In Hawaii I can't use the sticks for that reas...In Hawaii I can't use the sticks for that reason...but love the Primateks so sticks may be the way to go. Once soft, couldn't they be cut with heavy scissors or light garden clippers? Thanks for the great information! Carol Noelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000465947486331903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-67007289270395288202016-09-10T16:26:13.545-07:002016-09-10T16:26:13.545-07:00I have posted a number of 6-colour palettes. The o...I have posted a number of 6-colour palettes. The one you are referring to is http://janeblundellart.blogspot.com.au/2014/06/just-6-colours-lovely-limited-palette.html with hansa yellow medium (or you coudl use hansa yellow light), Quinacridone Gold, Carmine, Ultramarine, Phthalo Green and Burnt Sienna. It is a very workable 6-colour palette.<br /><br />Carmine is between Quinacridone Rose and Permanent Alizarin Crimson - it is a deep crimson rose colour. If mixing clean bright purples is most important, go with a Quin Rose stick. If mixing deep blacks, greys and aubergines is most important, go with a Permanent alizarin stick. If you want to do both get both reds or just buy Carmine as a tube. <br />Happy painting :-)Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-13955374086210105422016-09-10T16:20:51.580-07:002016-09-10T16:20:51.580-07:00If you want to use them to make up palettes, you w...If you want to use them to make up palettes, you won't have any problem - they are easier to cut up as they soften. If you want to try them for drawing, I'd suggest keeping them in a sealed container with some moisture absorbing sachets - that may work. I haven't tried it, so if it does please let me know :-)Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-52923501802762418132016-09-10T16:18:30.888-07:002016-09-10T16:18:30.888-07:00Yes the green apatite genuine and serpentine are s...Yes the green apatite genuine and serpentine are such gorgeous greens for landscapes - a great way to try them :-)Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-10281357383685132812016-09-09T13:23:02.549-07:002016-09-09T13:23:02.549-07:00Jane, I am switching to your 6 colour palette as d...Jane, I am switching to your 6 colour palette as detailed in your "Just 6 Colours" post and would like to get the DS sticks.<br />Please could you advise me which colour to substitute for the Carmine as I can't find it in the stick form.<br /><br />Many thanks.NewHawMumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02919643638868551921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-66669507878053256122016-09-05T21:06:27.061-07:002016-09-05T21:06:27.061-07:00Your blog entry is perfectly timed. I am consideri...Your blog entry is perfectly timed. I am considering switching from Art Spectrum to Daniel Smith and thought the sticks might be an economical way to try them. Only trouble is, I live in Queensland - very humid in summer. Sharon Eganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14944585352079062014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-46028349268827675852016-09-05T14:32:15.198-07:002016-09-05T14:32:15.198-07:00this is fantastic info, what a great way to save m...this is fantastic info, what a great way to save money! I'll try it on the more expensive Primatek colorsJennifer McLeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05684514236592711220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-7703982832726473102016-09-05T12:05:44.117-07:002016-09-05T12:05:44.117-07:00Brilliant! I have a sudden, pressing need to acqui...Brilliant! I have a sudden, pressing need to acquire some watercolor sticks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12700084758455708131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-91406844057280687572016-09-05T07:55:54.946-07:002016-09-05T07:55:54.946-07:00Thank you Jane, I have learned so much from you ab...Thank you Jane, I have learned so much from you about pigments, and now if I can just retain that in my brain!!Barbra Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263982645593300365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-72837660176049846222016-09-04T21:32:41.676-07:002016-09-04T21:32:41.676-07:00In Sydney, the humidity tends to soften them so cu...In Sydney, the humidity tends to soften them so cutting them is easy. If you are in dryer conditions, try putting them into a sealed container with a container of water in it - not so they are soaking in the water, that would make a horrible mess - but just so they are in a more humid environment - leave them for 24 hours in a warm spot. I think that will soften them. Or just use a sharp cooks or other kitchen knife on a cutting board! If you are not cutting the whole stick, just take the paper off the part you wish to cut off.Jane Blundellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02809568287344145772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-60291226305068001142016-09-04T21:27:36.046-07:002016-09-04T21:27:36.046-07:00Glad to get this idea, how best to cut them up? T...Glad to get this idea, how best to cut them up? They are super vibrant, now I know why. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827682891816002571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-51975488368224824862016-09-04T19:08:48.224-07:002016-09-04T19:08:48.224-07:00"Great minds think alike." That's wh..."Great minds think alike." That's what I did with my Winsor and Newton Professional Watercolour Sticks. I ordered extra sticks in the colors I like and was able to fill 3 travel palettes from 15 sticks.Cheryl Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06354159232369365269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-41223891540726543562016-09-04T19:04:31.189-07:002016-09-04T19:04:31.189-07:00Brilliant!Brilliant!Suzalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10895403220331568804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4881888600945229981.post-29041481027232191672016-09-04T18:21:47.154-07:002016-09-04T18:21:47.154-07:00Awesome idea! Thank you Awesome idea! Thank you Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16029722057577018059noreply@blogger.com