Caution:Use care when handling any dry pigment; it’s not healthy to breathe any type of dust into your lungs, even if it is non-toxic and natural (like our pigments). Avoid inhaling pigment dust and use a mask when mixing if needed.
All of our pigments are sustainably sourced and harvested from generations old, family-owner quarries in different parts of the world, USA, France and Italy. Workers have great working conditions and wages.
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After testing many red earth pigments from around the world, we chose this vibrant red from a family- owned quarry in Italy for its luminous, rich red color and mixing quality.
After testing many green earth pigments from around the world, we chose this rich green from a quarry in France. With yellow undertones, it is more translucent when used alone and becomes a rich, opaque green when mixed with white.
This radiant blue pigment is our only color that has been fired to get its vibrant color. It is composed of 90% earthen clay and 10% man-made, non-toxic minerals, and it is heated in an oven to a high temperature. The composition of the mineral is Si4O10(OH)2Mg3. Throughout history, blues in nature were very rare and usually made with precious stones like Lapis Lazuli. These stones are now unsustainably harvested in Afghanistan, so we have found this beautiful, non-toxic and sustainably-made alternative from France.
This violet earth hails from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. It is a beautiful earthy reddish, brownish violet. If you would like a more true color spectrum purple, try our Ultramarine Purple.
This is an opaque white pigment with high opacity, perfect for using alone or lightening other colors. Titanium Dioxide, not to be confused with Titanium Metal (Ti), occurs in nature as the well-known mineral, Rutile, found in metamorphic and igneous rocks. Rutile is the second most abundant mineral sand and is processed to extract the pure white mineral that we use in our paint kits.
This is an ethical mica sourced sustainably from Georgia, USA (as opposed to undocumented mica that's mined using child labor).
Very fine, non-tarnishing, brilliant gold that adds a lovely sparkle to paintings. Note: If added to white or opaque paint, it will get buried. Because this pigment is so fine, it tends to float and disperse easily into the air; we recommend wearing a Niosh certified mask while mixing. Even though this particular item only has 2 ounces of weight, it fills the normal 3 ounce pouch in terms of volume.
This is an ethical mica sourced sustainably from Georgia, USA (as opposed to undocumented mica that's mined using child labor).
Very fine, non-tarnishing, brilliant silver that adds a lovely sparkle to paintings. Note: If added to white or opaque paint, it will get buried. Because this pigment is so fine, it tends to float and disperse easily into the air, and the Silver Mica contains a small percentage of Titanium Dioxide, which can be harmful if inhaled in large quantities; we recommend wearing a Niosh certified mask while mixing.
This is an ethical mica sourced sustainably from Georgia, USA (as opposed to undocumented mica that's mined using child labor).
Very fine, non-tarnishing, brilliant copper that adds a lovely sparkle to paintings. Note: If added to white or opaque paint, it will get buried. Because this pigment is so fine, it tends to float and disperse easily into the air; we recommend wearing a Niosh certified mask while mixing.
Color Index #PV15 (Ultramarine Purple MSDS) This pigment is a beautiful and unique bright purple, similar to Dioxazine Purple, that no other combination of pigments can create. Our Ultramarine Purple is a 10% man-made, non-toxic pigment affixed to an earthen clay mineral base and heated at high temperatures - from France.
This is a rich, opaque, bright green pigment that is UV resistant and has a powerful tinting strength. It is man made from natural elements. Chromium oxide green is a very stable, non-toxic mineral pigment made from natural chromium ore that’s heated and transformed into a safe, inert green oxide. It’s been used safely by artists for over a hundred years and is one of the most durable and eco-friendly greens available. This makes it a popular choice for people wanting a safe, durable, earthy green without the risks of older historical greens (like viridian or copper greens) Chromium oxide doesn’t occur in large, usable quantities naturally, so manufacturers create it using a simple mineral-based process.
After years of searching for a completely non-toxic and professional-grade primary red, we chose this vibrant, bright red pigment that is archival and humidity-resistant. It makes beautiful, bright pinks when mixed with white and is semi-transparent on its own. It is composed of a natural calcium carbonate base and a man-made, non-toxic pigment.
This is a beautiful and true turquoise shade from France. It is composed of 10% man-made pigments (CI #s: PY1 and PB15) and affixed on a natural base (calcium carbonate).
