Watercolors

Watercolor and Chinese ink (墨) on toilet paper watercolor paper.

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Materials:

  • mesh filtration cloth and wood picture frame (stretch filtration cloth like you would a canvas over the picture frame. Secure in place with staple gun)

  • toilet paper - I used one-ply and 2-ply (submerge in water to make pulp, blender not required since the toilet paper will disintegrate into the water)

  • size - I experimented with clear Elmer’s glue and methyl cellulose (add to pulp)

  • coloring and additives (optional) - I experimented with tea for color; paper wrappers and laundry lint for texture.