Hello :) Welcome back to the cottage!
Summer is in full swing here in the mountains...
and the early rains have brought with them vibrant greens and flowing rivers.
I recently came across an article on how to make your own pigments from stones.
They suggest choosing soft, crumbling stones that can easily be crushed.
The wild roses have begun to bloom again all around the mountain.
They sweeten the air with their scent wherever I walk :)
Whenever I imagine "the trees of the fields clapping their hands", these are the trees I imagine :)
I've had a few comments suggesting that I make these videos without music.
Let me know in the comments what you would prefer :)
To begin making the pigments, the stones must first be ground.
Once finely ground, they should be sifted to remove large particles.
According to the article, in order to make the pigment into paint, one should first prepare a binding agent.
Once the pigment has been added, the process of mulling can begin.
I didn't have the equipment for this, but would recommend it to reduce the small particles in the final paint.
I did quite like the texture the particles created in the end product though :)
I hope you enjoyed these quiet, simple moments at the cottage.
May your week ahead be a peaceful one :)