I've been making Arches blocks for years; love being able to make custom sizes, and way cheaper than buying them. I cut the backing board to size, clamp the sides with binder clips, glue edges with Lineco ph neutral PVA glue. Once dried cut a piece of black bellyband paper to make front flap and wrap over the top edge, then glue and clamp to the backboard . I usually put a piece of glassine over the top sheet just to keep it from getting messed up. Have a fun trip and happy painting 🙂
@annsowers4591
5 күн бұрын
Thank you for the tips. My heart is very sick and I can't do things the way I used to. I don't want my husband to answer my every whim. Saying that, I want to paint again. Your tip for the water bottles are perfect for me as well. I am in a wheelchair and it is a pain just to empty water, but I don't like using dirty water. I like all of your travel tips and will adapt to a version for myself. I really love how you made your own watercolor paper pad. I am definitely going to make a pad and try it out.
@lisathaviu1154
5 ай бұрын
I have carried my water brushes full on airplanes and have never had any problems. Also, I have used a silicone cupcake cup for water. Once I’m done, I can dump the water and collapse that thing really small. My solution to painting on airplanes are water soluble colored pencils. They let you bring pencil sharpeners onto airplanes so it’s not really a problem getting them sharp. They are a lot less of a problem than a paint box. The other solution is either Peerless or Viviva watercolors, which are super lightweight and dry really fast.
@aizlynnjohnston9698
11 ай бұрын
A couple of things I thought while watching your video. Your waste water bottle, maybe try and use a wide necked orange juice bottle. It might make it easier to pour into. And I always wipe my brush a couple of times on my cloth before rinsing and the cleanness of the water lasts longer. I use those microfiber facecloth sized clothes for my painting rag. They work a treat. They are absorbent, easy to launder, have no lint or threads to deal with like an old torn up rag, and they are cheap. Have a lovely holiday.
@naomiwitzke
11 ай бұрын
Those are wonderful tips! I will add those to my list, thank you so much!
@alisonhendry2928
4 ай бұрын
I would love to see a video of you actually painting on the plane. I can NOT even imagine the fuss on those tiny tables. I would be spilling and dropping stuff everywhere! The comment to bring water soluble pencils might be easier for clumsy moi. I always tuck my travel art stuff into backpack or suitcase and many of your items are in my bag too! Excellent ideas here!
@lesleyegbert4807
Жыл бұрын
This has to be the best airplane kit video on the entire internet. Thank you!
@naomiwitzke
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful!
@kstutz230
Жыл бұрын
I make my pads by using hot glue all around the edges after they are stacked. I squirt the glue on one side then smooth it down with the hot tip. I continue this process leaving a space on one side to lift the top sheet off.
@lorirogers1911
9 ай бұрын
I make my own blocks using aches pad paper which is cheaper than blocks. My favorite is buying the 9-12 pad, cutting it in half to make 6x9 sheets, gather them up and add a backing board cut from the cardboard from pad, clamp all together and glue around the edges of the paper stack with Lineco glue (just tape off a small area to insert a palette knife). I add the cover of the pad as a cover for the new block so nothing goes to waste! 1 9x12 pad makes a 24 sheet 6x9 block for about $17. It sounds like a hassle, but it is really very easy and saves some $$.
@kimmiemamatomany6226
Жыл бұрын
I like your cotton hankie tip! Thanks.
@kimu.6227
Жыл бұрын
A tiny spray bottle is a good bonus. Also some small isopropyl alcohol pad like what you use for first aid. Smaller than sanitizer wipes and they are great for cleaning up that little spatter that might “stain” the airplane tray table. Very tiny and handy. Great video! Thanks!!!
@berolinastrassmann
Жыл бұрын
Great setup! Tip for the brushes: with a pencil sharpener, sharpen the tips of the brushes, to scratch the paper to create texture, grasses, etc. Water brushes are also great, if you find one you like. I make my own sketchbooks, by folding Arches or fabriano paper. I bind them with thread, just 8 pages each, so I dont have to carry lots of pages during the day. I bring 3/6 such sketchbooks on a trip...and take one at a time during the days I am painting. I never paint 8 pages a day!
@tisaloewen7051
Жыл бұрын
I painted on my last flight. It was interesting haha. I do love waterbrushes when travelling though.
@carmenzaldivar4393
Жыл бұрын
Great ideas not only for a airplane but plain air in general Love the stack of watercolor paper .
@AbeM.
11 ай бұрын
That first long block of paper would probably make two nice small travel pads if you could somehow cut it in half
@carolmarashian2
9 ай бұрын
FedEx, Staples, etc., will do it for a charge!
@kathyhamer6118
Жыл бұрын
I found your video very helpful, thank you.
@ssadvweld1
11 ай бұрын
This is great info. I wish I wasn't so shy. I can't paint in front of anyone.
@susosu6070
5 ай бұрын
I love how you manage your stuffs. You’re so thoughtful person. Thank you so much for sharing. 🙏🏻
@24cts
11 ай бұрын
Great video .. I use a small spray bottle to wet my paints (travel sized that eye glass cleaner comes in or plastic auto mixer for perfume) I travel with gouache - and rewet them .. traveling with a tube of white too. I’d be VERY interested in the update - once you tried this set up what worked and what didn’t. :
@sararamer-dean7846
Жыл бұрын
I really like my portable painter and it has 2 water containers that are part of the cover. They would be easy to empty into your waste water container.
@naomiwitzke
Жыл бұрын
Good idea! I'll check it out, thanks!!
@myrnalandersartist
11 ай бұрын
Brilliant thank you!
@naomiwitzke
11 ай бұрын
You're welcome! Thanks for the sub! :)
@kimu.6227
Жыл бұрын
Another great thing is just a hand fan. The collapsible kind. They are great for keeping yourself cool and drying sweat and paint. I don’t keep mine in my art set, it just goes in my regular handbag for the plane. Great for those time when the plane is just sitting on the runway and it’s hot and stuffy. Also handy if traveling somewhere warm.
@NM-js8ky
Жыл бұрын
Loved this!
@livinglikelaura4282
3 ай бұрын
Looks like quite a large kit. I paint while traveling all the time - on planes - yep lots. Size matters. You can get much smaller with it all - but I hope what you have suits how you work. The water brushes are not good - if you paint lots - they are really annoying and don't have a nice feel. I have invested in high quality travel brushes - best investment ever! For clean easy - I use a black (terry cloth) wrist "sweat" band. If you use lots of water - just get a bigger mouth plastic bottle and just use that. For as much as you might try to do on the plane - you probably won't need to change water so much - or just change it out when you have a bathroom break. I use a salad dressing cup with a secure lid - it's enough water and does not spill. I also quilt and knit on planes - beyond just drawing and watercolor... many fun makers tasks - but it is the size of the kit that makes or breaks the experience. Please post your resultant work and how the plan worked out (or didn't).
@susanmouser2727
Жыл бұрын
Loved this video - lots of great ideas - I had thought of a collapsible water cup before, but got stuck at the disposal part so the funnel is a great idea! I would include a small piece of Magic Eraser to clean up paint drops if needed. I think you'll like the Pentel water brushes better, but the Michaels ones are ok. Finally - The SBV Travel brushes are WELL worth their $$. I can do ANYTHING, even details, with a round 8 - it feels just like my regular one. Hope you really enjoy your trip!
@naomiwitzke
Жыл бұрын
Oh good to know about the SBV travel brushes, thanks! I will try one out sometime! And I will do a test run on both of the water brushes before I decide which brand to bring. I don't want anything leaking all over my painting!
@luluesparza7360
9 ай бұрын
A flight attendant told me to use damp a sponge/s to clean my brush instead of water.
@amymclaughlin1201
Жыл бұрын
This travel kit is great. Love your idea for dirty water. That would work in places where you don't want to just dump it. How do you protect and carry the finished paintings?? As I understand blocks, you need to slice it off to get to the next sheet.
@naomiwitzke
Жыл бұрын
Hi Amy! I just keep my finished paintings in a sturdy folder once they're dry - you could add a rigid piece of cardboard or use a stiff cardboard mailer instead to keep them safe until you get home. :)
@OneTrueWord1988
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video with lots of good suggestions! New sub. 😊♥️
@user-tl1pl7om7c
5 ай бұрын
Brilliant idea to create your own block!
@josettacastner4698
3 ай бұрын
Lynsay the frugal crafter shows you how to make your own glued water paper blocks
@josettacastner4698
3 ай бұрын
You might be able to use a letter opener with that little blade in it
@chipcurry
Жыл бұрын
Very cool! I usually just bring markers on a plane. Last time I just used the Procreate application for the iPhone and had a lot of fun. Oh, one more thing don't wear a white shirt…
@user-tl1pl7om7c
5 ай бұрын
Love the Aqua Elite brush. Mine is a size 10 and holds such a great point. I use it to paint miniatures.😊
@eileengoldenberg270
9 ай бұрын
Putting those clear tubes will prob ruin your brushes , they are not meant to be reused. It is very easy to catch hairs. And BTW the pentel Aqua water brushes are the best.. they way to carry “paint” is to label it as “artist pigments”.
@ccorday
11 ай бұрын
You can also get makeup brush protectors to use for your paintbrushes.
@naomiwitzke
11 ай бұрын
I did not know that! That is such a great idea, thank you for sharing!
@DestinationArt
6 ай бұрын
Brilliant idea!
@andreamarshall3356
11 ай бұрын
I painted on a airline I used the watercolour pens I took the extra gouache didn't get hassle at the airport either the trick is tell the truth and everything will be fine
@ImeldaFagin
9 ай бұрын
For me, that’s too much stuff. I know I’d be fidgeting and knocking all those items everywhere. For a plane or a train, I just use a water brush and watercolor pencils or a very tiny palette, a pad: 3.5 x 5” or 4.5 x 4.5” and a small rag or paper towel.
@nelson333
11 ай бұрын
I'm curious if you have another link for the collapsible water cup. The above link doesn't work for me.
@naomiwitzke
11 ай бұрын
Hi! You could try this link for a cup on Amazon, and see if it works better: www.amazon.com/Faber-Castell-Water-Cup-Clic-Turquoise/dp/B09Q2Z844R/ref=sr_1_6?crid=HPDEYSUV1W51&keywords=collapsible+water+cup&qid=1695725367&sprefix=collapsible+water+cu%2Caps%2C398&sr=8-6 Good luck!
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