I get a lot of inquiries on where I find my supplies. Here is a list of comparable reproduction items I use for the 18th century artist and watercolor demonstrations. I do not receive endorsements to mention these vendors. These are simply the items I use to create with. Some things I have acquired in the past and may no longer be available. Please feel free to share where you may find some great items that work for you! I hope to expand this list with more time and research for you.
Watercolor Paint:
Cochineal Insects: Botanical Colors, Americas
Powdered Pigments: Natural Earth Paint, Oregon
Honey to create watercolor cakes:
Pure Raw Tupelo
Glycerin to create watercolor cakes:
Now Solutions Vegetable Glycerin
Thyme Oil to create watercolor cakes:
Nature’s alchemy Red Thyme
Trays to create watercolor cake molds:
Half Pans: Michaels
Faience Pots:
The beautiful Egyptian and French pots seem to be very desirable in the resell market. If I can acquire small examples for an affordable price, I will let you know.
Glass bottles:
Jamestown and Williamsburg, Virginia
(previously found some at the Science and Surplus store)
Brushes:
Brush with quill and wire ferrule: Blick/Utrect
Round Palettes:
Jackson’s Art Supplies, Maine
Gum Arabic:
Natural Earth Paint, Oregon
Bister:
Jackson’s Art Supplies, Paper and Pencil Store
Hand made paper:
Twinrocker, Indiana
(previously I used Ruscombe Paper Mill from France)
Ink:
Paper and Pencil Store, Chicago, IL
(The China Ink Stick I have is vintage)
Stylus (Mechanical Pencil):
Townsends, Indiana
Happy Painting!