tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post7736497413644450443..comments2024-03-28T22:43:24.340+00:00Comments on Keith Tilley Art: Homemade Watercolour BlocksKeith Tilleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-38947347471748930802016-05-18T10:31:28.979+01:002016-05-18T10:31:28.979+01:00Yes the PVA seems to be OK. Occasionally I've ...Yes the PVA seems to be OK. Occasionally I've had it coming apart slightly, but it's easy to put a bit more on when it does. I think Copydex would be stronger but I don't know whether it would be acid-free. Having said that, I don't think it would matter much as it's only on the edges.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-43657487293218521242016-05-18T10:23:52.061+01:002016-05-18T10:23:52.061+01:00You must have found the PVA craft adhesive did the...You must have found the PVA craft adhesive did the job just fine. I know that Copydex is meant to be very good as an adhesive. Wondering if you have tried both products! Many thanks Keith. CarolineCaroline Simmillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598525698486576546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-61590056344810326292016-05-17T21:18:03.143+01:002016-05-17T21:18:03.143+01:00Hi Caroline, for this I used PVA craft adhesive fr...Hi Caroline, for this I used PVA craft adhesive from a stationers. I think Copydex might be better, because the commercial blocks have a similar latex-based adhesive.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-4744715493628612362016-05-17T19:12:10.971+01:002016-05-17T19:12:10.971+01:00What kind of adhesive do you use Keith?What kind of adhesive do you use Keith?Caroline Simmillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598525698486576546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-33020347684120909742013-09-19T22:18:31.939+01:002013-09-19T22:18:31.939+01:00Hi Sue, I'm glad it worked for you. That's...Hi Sue, I'm glad it worked for you. That's a great idea for a cover.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-85830185892526476532013-09-19T13:36:17.703+01:002013-09-19T13:36:17.703+01:00Thanks Keith
What a great tip. I made one and it t...Thanks Keith<br />What a great tip. I made one and it turned out great.I posted it on my blog today. Sue Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01403360861263894056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-77692570202597921082013-09-17T23:43:24.225+01:002013-09-17T23:43:24.225+01:00Hi Bruce, yes different papers is an interesting i...Hi Bruce, yes different papers is an interesting idea and it would be a way of using up odd sheets as well.<br /><br />I don't think I'm ready to make my own paint yet, but it's nice to save a bit of money when it's fairly easy to do.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy the winery event.<br /><br />All the best,<br />KeithKeith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-8747002209925657432013-09-17T23:13:14.320+01:002013-09-17T23:13:14.320+01:00Hi there Keith!... A great idea! Almost makes me ...Hi there Keith!... A great idea! Almost makes me want to jump back into the watercolour fray! I like the idea of the unsual format idea.... takes away the restrictive nature of the commercially prepared blocks! One can even throw together other paper varities that are perhaps more conducive to trying out new ideas.<br /><br />The price of materials continues to grow in a staggering fashion. Any tips to lessen the cost load are worth pursuing!<br /><br />Good luck with the new blocks!<br /><br />Good painting!<br />Warmest regards,<br />BruceBruce Shermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13111784187521969252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-88032710629611264272013-09-16T22:32:06.804+01:002013-09-16T22:32:06.804+01:00Well as I just said on your blog, I reckon it'...Well as I just said on your blog, I reckon it's working for you! :-)Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-61772689641467689892013-09-16T21:37:39.327+01:002013-09-16T21:37:39.327+01:00Not only for his oils Keith, more for his way of l...Not only for his oils Keith, more for his way of looking.<br />He's such a sensitive guy, who still teaches me a lot of looking <br />for new subjects with your heart,...<br /><br />(Hope the text comming through in order now.) :-|René PleinAirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368603005553165550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-70249990859320247052013-09-16T21:23:38.413+01:002013-09-16T21:23:38.413+01:00Glad it's useful to you Kev. I don't know ...Glad it's useful to you Kev. I don't know whether blocks are expensive compared with other materials; there must be a lot of wastage in the process. Art materials are getting very expensive for starving artists though! ):Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-59028431003296533972013-09-16T21:17:21.529+01:002013-09-16T21:17:21.529+01:00Thanks René, that sounds like a good idea and I...Thanks René, that sounds like a good idea and I'll try it next time and maybe put an update on here.<br /><br />Glad you like my latest work. I'm trying out some ideas after reading about Trevor Chamberlain. I know you admire him for his oils.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-3071668838832471462013-09-16T14:48:34.879+01:002013-09-16T14:48:34.879+01:00What a good idea! It's very generous of you to...What a good idea! It's very generous of you to share it like this. As has been said, the price of some art items is totally ridiculous!! Thanks Keith.Kev's Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16750240962287938966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-26167690484269264192013-09-16T12:58:45.351+01:002013-09-16T12:58:45.351+01:00Instead of a weight you could use some frame clamp...Instead of a weight you could use some frame clamps and two pieces of wood as well.<br />It's great isn't it, ... making your own stuff!<br /><br />No I'm at it, you made some awesome work lately Keith, no always have the time to comment<br />on it, but be aware you have a great admirer here in Holland! René PleinAirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03368603005553165550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-42937385188263412342013-09-16T10:17:47.379+01:002013-09-16T10:17:47.379+01:00Hi BJ, blocks are so much simpler aren't they,...Hi BJ, blocks are so much simpler aren't they, but the price has always put me off as well, so I thought I would have a go at making them. It is a bit of a chore, but it only needs to be done once for every 15 or so paintings, and it probably gets easier if you are doing it regularly.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-84430355486005535922013-09-16T10:11:36.871+01:002013-09-16T10:11:36.871+01:00I'm glad it's useful to you Julie. I hope ...I'm glad it's useful to you Julie. I hope the instructions are clear. I've been experimenting with different methods and this is the best I've come up with so far.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-39028620182935648352013-09-16T10:06:23.821+01:002013-09-16T10:06:23.821+01:00Glad you like it Maggie.Glad you like it Maggie.Keith Tilleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04114006831583939493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-71590673760493027432013-09-16T03:30:18.536+01:002013-09-16T03:30:18.536+01:00Keith, I have always loved working on w/c blocks a...Keith, I have always loved working on w/c blocks and have purchases many of them but limited it to very small 5"x7" ..because of the price of larger sizes.<br />sorry I still use inches ...<br />I've never thought of making my own.. but you have now given me another thing to do ... oh whoopee.. !! another chore. .. Thanks Keith .. I will try it.. Barbra Joan Barbra Joanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263982645593300365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-88400521586612611212013-09-16T02:58:29.509+01:002013-09-16T02:58:29.509+01:00Keith...brilliant! i usually don't leave comme...Keith...brilliant! i usually don't leave comments anymore on blogs...but some how saw yours and had to leave a note. So generous of you to share this tidbit....wonderful, as I paint exclusively on blocks...except full sheets. thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4241140077279439022.post-55338674154260387372013-09-16T01:47:52.792+01:002013-09-16T01:47:52.792+01:00Love this......Love this......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com