Homemade Egg Yolk Tempera Recipe

Egg yolk tempera is a traditional painting technique that uses egg yolks as a binder for pigments. This recipe will guide you through making your own egg yolk tempera paint for use in your art projects. It's a simple and fun way to explore a classic artistic method.

Ingredients

• Egg yolks
• Water
• Pigments or dyes

Directions

1. Separate the egg yolks from the whites and place them in a bowl
2. Add a small amount of water to the egg yolks and mix well to create a thin solution
3. Gradually add pigments or dyes to the egg yolk mixture, stirring constantly until the desired color is achieved
4. Your egg yolk tempera paint is now ready to use for painting on suitable surfaces

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