My favorite part is that you were clearly just playing around and it turned into a beautiful finished piece!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Oooh I was most designedly just playing around. I got lucky lol!

Oh my goodness!!!! I love this so much. I just got these kuretake paints and I’ve been having fun experimenting with them. I did a loose crab with just 2 colors and it came out so cool. Wish I could share on comments

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Share on insta and tag me!

Aww I wish we could have seen more of the finished piece and your final thoughts on it (and the paints/process), it looked beautiful 💕

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Head to my insta:? I’ll be sharing more!!

The granulating colors a gorgeous! My tips for using masking fluid - use old brushes because it's hard to get the masking fluid out completely ; or use the silicone brushes to apply. Once you are ready to lift the masking fluid, use an erasure.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Good to know! Thanks sooo much!

@Lacroix999

Ай бұрын

A ‘ruling pen’ is much more precise and completely washable after words since it’s made of metal. No need to ruin a brush to use!

My mind is racing now with all things I can make...You are clearly the best.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Wow, thanks! Now go chase that race!

Woman, you are such an amazing inspiration! I LOVE the way your brain works, as an artist, but also myself being a therapist, you speak to my inner Granulated Being :)

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Love that!

@kristybrenner5338

Ай бұрын

I did not know I had an inner granulating being, but I think I might 🤔

My experience with masking fluid is that it's like oil and vinegar salad dressing. The masking fluid repels the water. Using soap makes it easier to clean your brush, but it can partly act like an emulsifier, mixing the fluid and paint together in one goopy mess. It can be beautiful, but don't expect any control, lol. Many soaps are designed to bond with dirt and grease, then rinse away taking the grime with it. They don't actually "clean" the grime, they just make it slippery so it can be flushed off and down the drain. I suspect that the type and brand of soap needs to be very specific. I also need to remember that painting a lot of water over the dry masking fluid means it will pool on top or run off the edges, adding to the amount of liquid. If an area is half covered in masking fluid and I paint over it normally, it often ends up with twice the needed water/pigment on the exposed part. One trick I use is to blot the masking fluid as the paint beads up, taking it out of the equation entirely. If I don't, the edges around the masked area can end up darker and sharper looking, or do odd things with flow and drying. That said, it can be a lovely effect, especially when you let loose instead of trying to control exactly how the paint responds. If you want nice clean lines and very white areas, use the masking fluid straight from the bottle, on dry paper, and applied relatively thickly. I have only been successful when using a cheap or old clean brush, and synthetic bristles are a must. I don't expect to be able to use the brush for anything else after that. I have also had good luck using the handle, toothpicks, and other various items from around the house, and even sponges and stamps. Many people like to use ruling pens too, but anything works if it doesn't scratch the paper and leaves a thick enough layer. My biggest mistakes have been leaving it on for weeks so the paper was yellowed when I removed it, and trying to rub it off with fingers that were not as clean as I thought. I finally bought a "masking fluid removal tool" at the art store, which is just an eraser as far as I can tell. If your paper is completely dry, it's easy to remove. You can then soften the painted edges with water, add more paint, or whatever your heart desires. I have only been partially successful with using masking fluid over painted areas, as wax is used as a resist in batik. I highly recommend testing it with every single color, as it can pull off some of the pigment, similar to lifting. Don't spread it around on the paper agressively, but rather just apply a light layer without disturbing it much. Masking fluid can be intimidating, and needs to be played with a bit to understand, but it's absolutely worth it. It allows for a great deal of precision, but also for a lot of happy accidents. I can't imagine not having it in my supplies, and it's really fun.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

So helpful thank you!

@patchoulicolt7093

19 күн бұрын

I'm new to watercolors and appreciate sooo much your comments! Thank you very much.

@wildflower1397

17 күн бұрын

@@patchoulicolt7093 I am rather new to watercolors myself, so I have made an entire set of recent mistakes, lol. Lots of freshly learned wisdom about the best way to not do things. I have screwed up so many things that I could probably have an entire curated gallery showing of my ruined work. We just have to keep trying and enjoy the process, laughing at the chaos. 😂

it's been so long since i've watched one of your videos and i've missed your energy. I listened to this video (and watched it on and off) while brainstorming an open-access art education resource for one of my summer classes. definitely felt the hope and joy you radiate making its way into my process. :) thank you for everything you do.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Welcome back! And wow, what a compliment. Thank you!

Aaaaaand---the gold at the end pulled it all together! Great work!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Thank you!!

It turned out gorgeous!!!

I painted with them too! They created a beautiful granulated and moody iris flower 1:11

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Oh now I need to paint more Irises!

I saw someone else video these and they blew my mind. I had to go right out and buy them. They came in a few days ago and they really are MAGICAL!❤ I am so obsessed 😍!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

I’m so glad you love them!

Wow! I had to go straight to Amazon and order these “magical” beauties!! Going to be 4-6 weeks, boo!! It will be a surprise when they arrive! ❤

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Oooh so worth the wait!

@kateroy1990

Ай бұрын

I did the same thing! 😂 4-6weeks is crazyyyyy! 😢

@Lacroix999

Ай бұрын

This particular set isn’t even popping up for me at all. The link shows 3 different sets, but not this one. I even went to the Kuretake Amazon store to click on the item shown and it sent me to the same 3 sets to choose from, none of which are these colors. Is this one brand spanking new and now on back order or something or am I missing something here?!

@sharimeline3077

Ай бұрын

When I looked an amazon yesterday they said "not available" 😭

@petragunther4439

Ай бұрын

​@@Lacroix999 I asked Kuretake and they say there will be a restock in July of the granulating paints

Wonderful outcome! These paints are so beautiful

@KristyRice

18 күн бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

This is the thing about Japanese art/stationery supplies. They take a product and then elevate it. 😍 I should not be surprised that they took granulation to a magical level. I love my schminke super granulating colours but these are the siren call. 🤣

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Exactly!!!!

This turned out gorgeous. Most people remove the masking fluid but this is a diiferent approach.

@KristyRice

25 күн бұрын

I did remove it but the soap allowed some of the paint to seep through the masking lol

Ooo exciting colours! Inspiring art! Blissful happiness in a watercolour way♥️🎨

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

It really is!

Amazing product and super amazing video. Tons of info. You make it so much easier to jump into something new. Thank you. Have a super freakin' awesome day.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Thank you! You too!

I like your swatch page set up using your swatch stamps. Awesome!! Thanks Kristy!!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

The result is gorgeous ❤ I love these magical watercolors

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Thank youuuu!!

Granulating watercolours make me soooo happy. I need to get these! They’re a good price. They are completely sold out at the moment though!

@KristyRice

17 күн бұрын

Yes they are!

Stunning!!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Regarding masking fluid, don’t shake the bottle before opening. Bubbles will give some thinner coverage and paint can leak in.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Ohhhhh! Yes I’ve noticed the bubbles:(

What gorgeous paints, that granulation is stunning ☺☺

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

They are!

This is awesome 🖌️🎨❤️

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Thanks!!

haven’t had time to try mine out. Now I will asap. Thanks !

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Do it!!!

wow, looks AMAZINGGGG 🥰

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Thank you 😋

You got me! I used your link and got a set! Happy Mother’s Day to me!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Yay! Thank you!

Gorgeous …..❤absolutely beautiful

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

I was so excited to see your creativity at work with inks and granulating watercolors. What a great idea to use masking fluid to paint the main subject of your art. Rangers spray inks in various colors is another cool way to create a beautiful background. Not as messy as pouring ink directly onto your paper.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Onhhh good tip! Thanks!!

Oh, Kristy, what a wild and crazy thing you are! Always enjoy your videos.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great colors, even greater creativity 👍 My tips for masking fluid: shake bottle well, use an old brush, use a white plastic eraser.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Thank you!! I go two out of three right then!!

Just Wow!!!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Hahaha they blew my mind!

Wow 😮 speechless 😲

@KristyRice

22 күн бұрын

Well thanks!! Have you tried granulating paint before?

@roxannerosecrans4441

22 күн бұрын

@@KristyRice no I really haven't tried them. I'm due.

Ohhh I need these!!!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

So good

I wonder how the grainulating paint will mix with regular watercolor paint, Kuretake or otherwise?

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

They play nice but can dilute the granulation

Loved this video! I understand not knowing what to do next. I feel that way most of the time I have a brush in my hand Just got these magic pots of mud colors. What a surprise! But, wouldn't have thought to push them like that. Thanks so much!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

You bet!!!

Wow! I had these in my hand last week at Michael's and decided not to get it Why? I have no idea. All I can hope for is that it's still there!!!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Wow! Michaels had them??

@araya52

Ай бұрын

@@KristyRice Yes!! I remember this color box ! I know it’s the same brand name.

I love your nail colors this time! They look like my collection of various handmade watercolors......earthy but bright but earthy and yummy----Ooooooh! Also, the paint is way cool! I love granulating colors and lots of Masha's Watercolors---a handmade paint maker--are granulating. Beautiful effects and I use them a lot, and have found that they work best with different technique than straight up watercolors. They like to be patted and poked and prodded and they create such fascinating textures. Love them.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Ahhh thanks on the nails! And yea I love Masha’s

Oh my god 😧 I love these 😍😍😍

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

They’re awesome

@themadhousediaries

Ай бұрын

@@KristyRice I'm definitely getting them

I am WAITING for these to come to Europe. They look really interesting and magicalcrazy ^^ thanks Kristy

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

They are!

Is Love ❤❤❤❤❤ theright word for this paint sure looks fun.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

I think so!

Mine are on the way😊❤❤❤ can't wait!!!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Oh lucky you!! Think they’re sold out now!!

@angellove2911

Ай бұрын

@@KristyRice grabbed them as soon as I saw them....I'm learning...lol FSS in full gear🤣

These are so out of stock in the UK that it's not even funny! I am checking almost daily at this point. I hope these aren't a limited edition thing and will be available again. They do look magical 😍🪄

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Oh no! But everyone is doing vids on them sooo I think that's why!

@lesleygoodall-page8035

Ай бұрын

Out of reach in UK and not available from the US or Japan

@SakennaM

Ай бұрын

@@lesleygoodall-page8035 I sent a message to the Kuretake store on Amazon and got the following reply: ‘It'll be in stock after June 21st and July 1st on Amazon.’ I'm not sure why there are two dates, but as long as it's going to be back in stock I don't even care :D

Ugh!! I'm in Sweden and am dying to get ahold of those paints! What you did turned out gloriously, AND, I loved the sound effects you were doing with your voice - priceless!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Ha I just thought I was singing!! lol!!

@kathygus

Ай бұрын

@@KristyRice 😅😅

Absolutely stunning! Love it!! Now how to make a second painting that looks substantially different, hmm….

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Ohhh yes! Good challenge!

Kristy I just received your 48 pan watercolor palette and wanted to tell you that it is absolutely beautiful. The art work on it is perfect. I adore the vintage sort of colors. Thumbs up!!! I would love to see you do some paintings with these colors.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Oh so good to hear you’re liking the palette!!

@wildflower1397

Ай бұрын

I ordered the empty botanical theme palette, and it's awesome. The cover design is subtle enough to keep from being distracting, but much less modern and antiseptic feeling. The first two pallette I bought were plastic, and the mixing areas stained immediately. Also, one of them had areas for paint on both the top and bottom, so you had to wait for them to dry before closing it. This palette not only solved those problems, but also allows me to flip the lid shut whenever my cat is determined to step in paint or shed all over it, lol. I only have two tiny criticisms and hesitate to even mention them. First, the rose gold is gorgeous, but combined with the silver of the lifting clips, seems a little odd. I would make it all one color of metal, but others may like it better this way. Second, I don't like having text on the cover, but that is just personal preference. I really appreciate that it is just a short, cheerful phrase and that the name branding is on the back where it belongs. Overall, I would definitely buy it again. Being able to rearrange the color pans is awesome, there are good mixing surfaces, it holds a ton of colors while not bring bulky, and I enjoy using it. The price was also very reasonable, and I would have saved a lot of money by buying this quality item in the first place. ❤

I just bought these and can’t wait to try your experiment which is gorgeous! But how did you get all the masking fluid off without damaging the paint?

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Didn't leave it on long, just 10 min and removed with a Staedler eraser :)

Love Love Love the gold added!!! What brand of gold are you using?

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

It’s a little pan from Finetek? I think lol!

Wow Not sold here on Amazon yet. Good job with masking fluid.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Aww thanks! Felt like I was all thumbs!

I am so freakin mad that I just found these two days ago and they're already sold out everywhere. 😭 Life isn't fair!😂

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

It’s crazy!

I really like the Aurora pigments, but I'm more into your beautiful red ceramic palette. I want to find one like it. Can you tell me where you got it? Or at least give me a hint so I can Google it? Thanks and thanks and thanks for all you do and your awesome and vibrant personality. BTW, I try to visit as time permits but I do not have the skills but love the medium. I couldn't do it even if my life depended on it, lol.

Love the way your experiment came out 🎉 These granulating colors are fabulous but after I experimented a bit I found the pans were wearing down very quickly! Wasn't even 2 weeks and I saw the bottom of the pans! Ugh go figure...

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Yesssss they are quite soft!

Kristy, do you have these watercolor paints for sale on your site? Love your enthusiasm approach for using the colors. I feel a kindership with this.😊

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

I don’t. And I think they are sold out :( Everywhere

Did you take off the masking fluid? I didn’t see that part. This is amazing and now I need more paint lol

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

I did :)

These paints look super! Unfortunately I can’t find them online to post to me in Ireland…maybe in the future 🤞🏼

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

They are sold out everywhere I’m hearing :(

How did you get the masking fluid off? It looks stunning, especially with the pops of gold!! ✨️ I love how you make it ok to play with the watercolors!! 🎨

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

White eraser :)

@Kreative_Rainbow

Ай бұрын

@@KristyRice Ahhhh!! 👍 Sweet! 🤗

I barely have words too because I was supposed to be doing something when your video caught my eye, and now I can't remember what the heck it was I was supposed to be doing! AAAAAGGGGH ADHD brain. So guess I'll sit here and watch the rest of the video now hahaha

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

I feel every word of this. But glad you’re here!!!

What’s the buzz? Fun is what’s happening!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Hmmmmmmmmm!!!

I haven't tried this before but Murphy's oil soap is supposed to rescue damaged brushes. It's a soak and GENTLE removal of debris.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Oooh makes sense! Will try!

I super enjoyed this video with the magical paints and the layering and the masking fluid. It sounded like you also put masking fluid on top of paint. Besides your batik experience, it reminded me of creating Ukrainian Easter eggs. Was this the highlights of a Patreon session? Will you be posting a final photo after the masking fluid is removed? This was so exciting. I haven't played with my set yet. Also, that ceramic palette is so beautiful.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! The piece shown at the end was the final with all the masking fluid off :)

bought supervision last yr.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Yess I grabbed supervision a few years ago from Aliexpress but these are even more… wild and unpredictable!

I used the link you provided to purchase these paints, but your link does not offer these specific Aurora paints. What am I missing in my unsuccessful search? Ty loved your video.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

They are sold out everywhere now :(

I haven't even watched this and I tried to buy using your link but the gem colors comes up, not the granulating.... Ummm Houston we have a watercolor problem 😂😂... Now I have to find them and then finish watching 😁

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

I’m hearing from everyone that they’re sold out :(

Kristi, does each color burst/granulate into these varigation of colors, or did you mix them a bit?

@KristyRice

3 күн бұрын

There was some mixing but each color granulates into two colors very distinctly

WOW🎉❤

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Yay! So fun! Thanks for watching :)

Sorry but I just saw this video. I love the swatch stamp set. Could you please tell me where to get them?

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Here ya go! kristyrice.com/details/clear-color-swatching-stamp-set/

Heard Holbien just came out with their granulating watercolors. Would like to hear your feedback on those also.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Ooooh mannnn!!! Okay!

I've experimented by mixing granulating colors with non-granulating, makes a neat effect when everything settles just like these. Maybe that's a video idea for you? DIY granulating formulas 😊

@KristyRice

20 күн бұрын

Oh yesss you can def DIY these!!

@trufflefluffle4293

7 күн бұрын

What colors did you use? Are they cheap? I've been trying to get my hands on these watercolors but I just can't find them

@toshabeans

7 күн бұрын

@@trufflefluffle4293 each brand has different colors that granulate. In my Qor set, i just swatched them all to see which ones granulated, then started experimenting by mixing with the most translucent colors in the collection 👍

Everybody likes these

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

I now understand sweat and why!

I ordered a set of these granulating Kuretake colours paid for through EBay Australia & they have never turned up . They got lost through the mail & am sooo upset as I purchased them before Mother’s Day on the 29 th of April 2024 for a joint Mother’s Day gift for my Mum & Myself . 😢😔 as my mum is a beautiful professional artist who is now suffering Dementia & I was showing her these granulating Colours & she said she would love to try them while she is still able to pick up a brush 🥹but on their way to being delivered to my place somehow they got lost through Australia Post 😮 & now there is no more of these palettes available 😭 they are all sold out

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Ugh I’m sooooo sorry!

Whoa! I cringing you dipping those Fave Brush (by yours) in Masking Fluid 😩😫😵‍💫 ....even with soap. Sorry, but I would only use "bad brush" I don't care for to use for "painting masking fluid". But you're braver than me, 🤭😆😂. But oh so looks great! I ordered this Kuretake Granulating set myself on a whim. But I've been sorta mixing W&N Granulating Medium on other Kuretake paints and "non-granulating" Watercolors. ❤❤❤❤

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

I retired that brush to masking only now lol!!!

Help! The link for the paints on Amazon only shows options for purchasing Gem, Pearl and Sumi colors. A google search didn't find Aurora being sold anywhere else. Any idea where I can find these? They are amazing!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

I think they are sold out pretty much everywhere :(

I recently bought this set too and I absolutely love them! They're so fun to paint and play with. (Just curious, for having a moto "Art for Joy sake". the use of the word Bully, bulling etc is used a lot, the first 2 or 3 times was whatever but for some this can be distracting and maybe triggering. I could just be over reacting but for someone who has been bullied, it was kind of hard to watch and focus on the painting.)

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

I'm so sorry. I was and still am that little fat girl from school years who was physically and mentally abused because of my size, so trust me I get the bullying trigger. I've chosen to reclaim the word for something positive. I absolutely appreciate the feedback though :)

i don't see these granulating colors on amazon? or anywhere!

@KristyRice

3 күн бұрын

They’ve been sold out for weeks :(

Do they play nicely with other watercolour paints? Is the lightfastness rating good :)

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

They play nicely and no I don’t believe these are of a high lightfastness according to some vague wording on the packaging.

Is there a trick to ordering these from the Amazon link? All of the details show info on the other sets. I'm used to other products saying out of stock if they carry it but are currently out. How have others gotten this?

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

eBay right now is best bet :( They are sold out everywhere

And…I’ve found these paints are more separating, then granulating, and the more water the better their effects. My dirty water jar usually separates into several colors and is pretty enough to paint LOL

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Yes good point. There is some definite liberties being taken with the “granulating” description :)

The day that everyone started posting videos about these they were no longer available anywhere. All gone. No magic for me! (Until they restock, lol)

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

They will :)

My dog died, so I didn't do art for a year (just too painful because she wasn't there next to me). I went to revisit a watercolor piece with masking fluid that was on my easel in the sun for a year and it sank into the page and now I can can't even work on it, it was a watercolor painting of my dog, too. All sketched out. Was using masking fluid so her image would look like it was sitting on top of her bed (which was finished). Anyone know how to peel year and a half old making fluid off that's sunk into the paper?😅

You might want to check your description, I was looking for the link to the paints and there’s a lot going on in that description statement. lol auto correct failed you I think. All love tho!❤

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Ok thanks!

Also, did you not remove the masking fluid to expose the white??

@KristyRice

3 күн бұрын

I did :)

@marcythobaben1284

3 сағат бұрын

​@KristyRice Kristy, I did NOT mean to sound critical or snarky--you're my Watercolor Hero!! I considered buying that set but found a slightly larger set of White Nights granulating pans, and they performed very well with the swatches.

How can I buy these? They don’t show up when I search Amazon. This video is there but no way to order.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

They are sold out :(

Your link for this isn’t bringing me to the correct product, only an option for 3 other Kuretake sets, none of which are the granulating colors. I can’t find these ones anywhere else on Amazon either. Is it just me or is it the wrong link?

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

No it’s not you. I believe they are sold out :(

So I put those paints in my Amazon cart and waited till this am to purchase and they’re sold out 😭😭😭😂

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

I know :( Seems like they went obscure in the last few days

@kathyb521

Ай бұрын

@@KristyRice they just became available again on Amazon and I ordered two lol

I cannot find these on Amazone

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

They are sold out :)

How are they so reasonably priced?!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Kuretake always does a good job in that department :)

I haven't watched enough of your videos to know if you would be bothered by this or not so let me know if it does. At first I thought it might be another language. 😂I was able to translate just fine but in case you wanted to fix some typos; here you go: Granulating watercolors aren't a new thing but what Kuretake has done with them is indeed NEW!

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

Ohhhh No I've been using granulating (well forced granulating paints if you will for ages) but I do feel as if what Kuretake created is new, even compared to Supervisions :)

@ssadvweld1

Ай бұрын

@@KristyRice Hunh? I was just pointing out the typos in your video description. lol Copied from above: """Granulating watercolors arebt a bew thibg but whst Kuretake has dine aith them is indeed NEW!"""

@ssadvweld1

27 күн бұрын

I see you fixed it but IDK if you were bothered or not. I hope not. 🙏

Need to find this easier! Aurora where are you! Karen Dirmish , confused student!

@KristyRice

22 күн бұрын

It’s sold out pretty much everywhere :(

I ran to find these to buy, and I can only find them for $35 on ebay. Where are they for sale that's not ebay? Is that even a fair price? Their other small sets aren't that price.

@KristyRice

Ай бұрын

I have a link to them on Amazon in the description here. They retail for $25

@sharimeline3077

Ай бұрын

@@KristyRice Thank you. I went and ordered it, I don't care if I have to wait weeks. It's weird that it doesn't come up on amazon if I do a search for it, but it does from your link.

Why not call them Aurora borealis

@KristyRice

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Good question!