This superb book provides detailed instructions
on how to make the common and some of the not so common artist paints. There
are numerous recipes, together with detailed photographs that illustrate step by step how to make artist paints. Paints making is not difficult, and with this book you will soon be making your own.
Herman spent 16 years of research writing this book,
so that the artist can make have the know-how to make their own paints.
The book has 14 chapters covering all aspects of paint making.
The book has chapters on the following materials:
What Is Paint, Pigments, Oil Paint Making, Acrylic Paint Preparation, Watercolour And Gouache
Making, Egg Temper Making, Acrylic Paint Making, Ink
Making, Encaustic Paint Making, Making Pastels (Oil And Chalk), Drying Oils/Blenders/Glazing, Diluents and Thinners, Varnishes
And Waxes and Painting Supports And Grounds.
He also gives the contacts where to buy all the raw materials
to make the paints.
