Pigment Behavior
Pigment Particles
Pigments exist in powder form.
Different pigments vary in particle size, color type, material composition, and particle characteristics.
Combination States
Pigments combine with binders to form a pigment paste.
Different pigments exhibit different levels of water affinity, binding behavior, and dispersion. Some pigments require additional grinding.
Material Properties
After combination, the material exhibits different levels of viscosity, flow behavior, stability, workability, and dispersion.
Solidification
Different materials solidify at different rates and develop different solidification characteristics.
The solidification behavior of the same material may also vary.
Environmental Influence
Temperature, humidity, weather conditions, day–night variation, and seasonal changes continuously influence material behavior, affecting the solidification process and the final state.
Human Intervention
Human intervention includes pigment selection, combining pigments with binders, grinding, layered filling, and necessary adjustments during the production process.
Surface Changes
During solidification, the material surface develops shrinkage, air bubbles, cracks, and different surface structures.
Final State
The material gradually forms a solid watercolor paint that can be reactivated with water.
Once fully solidified, the material remains stable and no further localized adjustments are made.