How to Mix Powder Paint
Powder paint is the base for creating the paint used by the masters of the European Renaissance. Tempera paint is a combination of powdered paint pigments, egg and water. Mixed properly, the powder turns into a smoothly applied paint capable of vibrant colors of any imaginable hue. The process of mixing the powder paint is a quick one, using a few basic steps, but the result is a paint with proven results that lasts for centuries. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Fresh egg yolk
- Paper towel
- Toothpick
- Glass bowl
- Stirring stick
- Powdered tempera pigments
Instructions
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Crack an egg and separate the egg yolk from the white. Use as fresh an egg as possible for best results in creating a smooth paint. Place the yolk onto the center of a paper towel and move the yolk toward the edge to remove any remaining egg white.
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Pierce the yolk sac with a toothpick and then drain the yolk into a glass bowl. Add one tsp. of water to the bowl. Mix the egg yolk and water thoroughly using a small wooden stirring stick.
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Pour an equal amount of powder paint into the mixed egg and water. Mix the two completely to create a useable paint. Adjust the thickness of the paint by adding more of the powder to thicken or more water to thin the paint.
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Tips & Warnings
Use a fresh hen egg and distilled water for a smoother paint mix.
The yellow of the yolk will alter the initial color, but its effects will disappear in about a day.
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