Artist's Glue Paints

Introduction

Glues used for paints can be divided into three categories, plant based, animal based or polymer based. Here we provide a recipe for making Hide Glue Paint, as well as a simple glue based craft paint.

Hide Glue Paint

This produces a very tough, quick drying paint as well as a glue solution for gesso grounds. Soak the glue granules in water at least ½ hour. Warm in a double boiler until the glue dissolves. The temperature should be 140ºF but should not exceed 180ºF. Hide glue can be reheated, but will lose strength with subsequent reheatings. Keep the solution warm while using it, and lengthen with warm water. For use as a paint to mix with pigments, add pigments directly to the glue solution until desired color is achieved. A drop of Clove Oil in prepared paints helps to preserve and impart a pleasant smell. Refer to our Rawhide, Leather and Fabric Section for using hide glue for Native American Arts.
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Simple Craft Glue Paint

An easy but highly effective craft paint can be created using Elmer's™ glue or our Acrylic Resin. Mix water and glue, adding pigments until desired color is achieved. Although glue is white when wet, glue and pigment colors will clarify when dry. Our Acrylic Resin will dry crystal clear whereas Elmer's™ will dry translucent.
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More Artist's Paint Recipes:

• Oil Paints
• Egg Tempera
• Casein
• Watercolor and Gouache
• Encaustic
• Pastels
• Gesso
• Acrylic
• Dammar Varnish
• Native American Arts
• Color Mixing Guide

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