How To Revive Dried Himi Gouache Jelly Cups + Durga Puja Painting Ideas For Festive Art Lovers

My Himi gouache jelly cups had dried out, so I revived them after letting them soak for a few hours. I slowly mixed them back to a creamy texture—some colours were easier than others, but it worked!

(UPDATE! Since I made this video, I ordered and received the Himi Moisturised Mildew Gouache Spray. I just sprayed it on each cup before closing the Gouache set, ready for next time!)

Once the paints were ready, I used them to create a Durga Puja–themed piece from a photo I had taken in Kolkata a few years back—when Ma Durga’s idol first arrived in our neighborhood on Panchami. Usually, we see her in full glory, but this moment of her “getting ready” felt so special to capture in paint.

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:00 – Let Them Soak Long
02:00 – Water to Use & Avoid
03:00 – Why Gouache Revives
03:40 – Catalogue Swatch Sheet
04:15 – It Will Be Messy
05:00 – Painting with Revived Gouache

If you missed my earlier video on not just swatching but cataloguing colours, check it out here
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This is NOT a sponsored video. Links to art supplies I have shared in my video are given below. Hope you find it useful.

THOOVI - HIMI Gouache PaintSet, 56 Colours, 30 ml Jelly cups, with Palette https://amzn.in/d/2PIPqZm

THOOVI - HIMI - Moisturized Mildew Gouache Spray, 200ML https://amzn.in/d/dMtWsu0


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