This article discusses the health problems that might occur when someone accidentally or intentionally eats or swallows watercolor paints.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Alternative NamesPaint - watercolors
Poisonous IngredientNote: Watercolor paints sold for home use are generally considered nonpoisonous.
SymptomsSeveral tubes of the artist's watercolors need to be eaten before symptoms occur.
Home TreatmentDo NOT make a person throw up unless told to do so by poison control or a health care professional.
If the chemical was swallowed, immediately give the person water or milk, unless instructed otherwise by a health care provider. Do NOT give water or milk if the patient is having symptoms (such as vomiting, convulsions, or a decreased level of alertness) that make it hard to swallow.
Use soap and water to wash any paint off skin and clothes.
Before Calling EmergencyDetermine the following information:
The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
See: Poison control center - emergency number
What to expect at the emergency roomA trip to the emergency room is normally not necessary.
However, if the poisoning requires medical help, the health care provider will measure and monitor your vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. Symptoms will be treated as appropriate. You may receive:
How well you do depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment is received. The faster you get medical help, the better the chance for recovery.
Recovery is likely because watercolor paints are generally considered nonpoisonous.
Reviewed ByReview Date: 02/16/2012
Eric Perez, MD, St. Luke's / Roosevelt Hospital Center, NY, NY, and Pegasus Emergency Group (Meadowlands and Hunterdon Medical Centers), NJ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
PS What color brown in watercolor makes ivory when mixed with ____?____ white??
paints. For example: He paints a picture.
Usually watercolor and tempera on board or paper.
Organizations such as the official website of Behr paints allow people to see colors from Behr paints. The quality of the pictures is excellent and viewing them is free of cost.
aquatint
They are student grade watercolor, but not cheap like the crayola or dollar store watercolor. Great for beginners, and a good value for the price.
Reconstituting dried out watercolor paints is often somewhat difficult. Most artists recommend trying to add a small amount of water to the paint to reconstitute.
Cheap watercolor paints can be found almost anywhere. If a department store has a craft section, you will most likely be able to find them there. Similarily, watercolors can often be found very cheaply at a dollar store, or the like. If higher quality watercolor paints are what you are after, you should probably research and find a local art store that specializes in selling professional supplies for painting and drawing. Craft-specific stores will also often carry watercolor paints.
watercolor, pastels, acrylic, paints, pencil crayons, and more!!
Latex or emulsion.
Gouache
"GOUACHE", paints, (pronounced 'g-wash') are water soluble paints in the watercolor family. Unlike traditional watercolor paint, which is translucent, gouache is an opaque medium, with a matte finish as opposed to a lustre. It can be mixed with traditional watercolor, and painted OVER watercolor, for interesting effect.
When painting with watercolor, acrylic or oil paints, if using a 'brush' it is called a Paintbrush. A paintbrush is either comprised of natural fibers or synthetic.
Watercolor paints only work on paper because the paper is able to obsorb the water and grasp the color. The paint will easily peel off even for decorative porposes. Even if watercolor would stick, it is very thin paint and would barely be able to be seen.
From the 1920s she did. Before this she used watercolor.
No, oil paints will always dry slower than water based paints.
Acrylic paints are a good starter medium.