u/koikoikoik0i

sorry if this is a stupid question! i was shopping for epoxy resin to seal a sculpture, but i was a hurry and i guess i didnt read the label properly because i accidentally purchased epoxy adhesive instead,,, i saw the two-part component mixture and thought i found what i was looking for 😭

i'm aware it may just be glue, but just in case: are there any fundamental differences between the two, and more importantly, can i use it like i would epoxy resin with the purpose of sealing/varnishing clay? and if so, does it dry clear or cloudy?

thank you in advance!

i always end up treasuring my sketch too much to lighten and colour, like i'm scared of "ruining" it for fear of it turning out worse (even though when i DO colour, i rarely regret it). it's irrational and i wish i could just stop being so overly precious with my art because it rarely turns out bad 😭

any tips on getting over this?

i mainly work with watercolour and really love the medium, but recently ive been thinking that having the option to layer light over dark would make painting even more enjoyable / make the process even more forgiving and fun. to my knowledge watercolour and gouache are basically siblings in the sense that they only differ in binder, pigment ratio, and opacity.

so i was wondering, having experience painting and mixing colours in a very similar medium, should i buy a set of actual gouache paints (and if so, what brands are good but dont break the bank?), or if just adding white gouache to my watercolour palette should suffice?

again, i have experience mixing paints in watercolour. if i am to buy a set of gouache paints, should i buy the primaries again in gouache just to get a feel for the medium, or should i buy direct tubes of paint in colours i know i like, etc?

i hesitate to buy entirely new paints if my current ones can do the job just fine, but if there are substantial differences i dont mind buying a few tubes or so.

additionally, i plan to use gouache the same as an opaque watercolour (that is, not jelly-like, squeezed into dry pans and activated by a wet brush) if that affects anything.