All About Pigments

Venetian Red (Venetian Red MSDS), Color Index #PR102
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.

Natural Iron Oxide
Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent
Particle Size: 50 microns
Opacity: Opaque
Color Stable to 330 degrees F

Orange Ochre (Orange Ochre MSDS), Color Index #PY43

This vibrant and warm natural orange pigment comes from a quarry in France.

Natural Iron Oxide
Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent
Particle Size: 50 micron
Opacity: Opaque
Color Stable to 330 degrees F

Yellow Ochre (Yellow Ochre MSDS), Color Index #PY43

This beautiful yellow ochre comes from a quarry in France.

Natural Iron Oxide
Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent
Particle Size: 50 micron
Opacity: Opaque
Color Stable to 300 degrees F

Terre Verte (Terre Verte MSDS), Color Index #PG23

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.

Natural Earth Loam
Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent
Particle Size: 50 micron
Opacity: Semi-Transparent
Color Stable to 330 degrees F

Ultramarine Blue (Ultramarine Blue MSDS), Color Index # PB29

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.

Lightfastness: Excellent
Particle Size: 50 micron
Opacity: Semi-transparent
Color Stable to 300 degrees F

Burnt Umber (Burnt Umber MSDS), Color Index # PBr7

This rich and beautiful deep brown pigment comes from a quarry in France.

Natural Iron Oxide
Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent
Particle Size: 50 microns
Opacity: Opaque
Color Stable to 330 degrees F

Violet Ochre (Violet Ochre MSDS), Color Index #PR102

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.

Natural Iron Oxide
Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent
Opacity: Opaque

Black Ochre (Black Ocher MSDS), Color Index #PBK11

This earthy black natural ochre comes from a quarry in France.

Natural Iron Oxide
Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent
Particle Size: 50 micron
Opacity: Opaque
Color Stable to 300 degrees F

Titanium White Rutile (Titanium White MSDS), Color Index #PW6

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.

Lightfastness: Excellent
Particle Size: 50 microns
Opacity: Opaque
Color Stable to 330 degrees F

Note: Titanium Dioxide is toxic to breathe in large amounts because it contains silica (which is abrasive to the lungs), so please wear a mask when mixing this pigment in dry form.

Natural Mica Gold (Natural Mica Gold MSDS), Color Index #PW-20

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.

Natural Mica Silver (Natural Mica Silver MSDS), Color Index #PW-20

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.

Natural Mica Copper (Natural Mica Copper MSDS), Color Index #PW-20

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.

Ultramarine Purple (Ultramarine Purple MSDS), Color Index #PV15
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.

Lightfastness: Excellent
Particle Size: 30-50 micron
Opacity: Semi-Transparent
Color Stable to 300 degrees F
Not Lime or Cement Stable

Burnt Sienna (Burnt Sienna MSDS), Color Index #PR102

This rich and beautiful reddish-brown pigment comes from a quarry in France.

Natural Iron Oxide
Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent
Particle Size: 50 micron
Opacity: Opaque
Color Stable to 330 degrees F

Raw Sienna (Raw Sienna MSDS), Color Index #PY43

This light, raw sienna is a beautiful golden color with a slight greenish/yellowish undertone. It comes from a quarry in France.

Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent
Particle Size: 50 micron
Opacity: Semi-transparent
Color Stable to 330 degrees F

Raw Umber (Raw Umber MSDS), Color Index #PBr7
This rich, raw brown earth has a cool greenish undertone. It comes from a quarry in France.

Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent
Particle Size: 50 microns
Opacity: Opaque
Color Stable to 330 degrees F

Brilliant Yellow (Brilliant Yellow MSDS), Color Index #PY1

This is a primary yellow pigment, similar to Lemon Yellow. It is a 10% man-made pigment affixed on an earthen clay mineral base - from France.

Lightfastness: Good
Particle Size: 50 microns
Opacity: Transparent
Color Stable to 1100 degrees F

Emerald Green (Emerald Green MSDS), Color Index #PG17

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.

Lightfastness: Excellent
Particle Size: 50 micron
Opacity: Opaque
Color Stable to 300 degrees F

Mayan Red (Mayan Red MSDS), Color Index #PR3

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.

Lightfastness: Good
Particle Size: 30-50 micron
Opacity: Semi-Transparent

Note: Our former Mayan Red is no longer available as the Mayan Pigment Co. closed, but this pigment is equally beautiful and more affordable.

French Turquoise (French Turquoise MSDS)

This is a beautiful and true turquoise shade from France. It is composed of 10% man-made mineral pigment affixed on a natural base (calcium carbonate).

Lightfastness & UV Stability: Excellent
Particle Size: 50 micron
Opacity: Semi-Transparent
Color Stable to 330 degrees F

Great varnish

I am extremely pleased with this varnish. I used it on a set of wood panel paintings and love the results. I am allergic to traditional varnishes and had zero reaction to this.
Will buy again!

It's an amazing product!

I purchased Burnt Sienna and Gold Mica to paint on fabric. It's amazing! The colors are true to pictures and are permanent (I washed my fabric swatches)! A huge plus - these are not toxic! I'll be buying all of them! Please don't discontinue them ever.

flintlock stocks

i build flintlocks, i tried some natural varnish over the top of my wood finish i put on a rifle. it works absolutely great! it goes on like water and dries fast and is hard and durable. i have put in on several rifles now and love it! thanks for a great product that is natural,,,,,,,,,,,,

Gorgeous Colors, Creamy Texture, & The First Truly Non Toxic Acrylics

I could not be happier with the absolutely beautiful range of colors in this set. Each color is rich and vibrant and the "vibe" of the paint is lovely! These paints are so much better than anything else out there because they are made without harmful ingredients such as formaldehyde and heavy metals. Before I found these Natural Earth acylics I was experiencing terrible headaches from my standard store-bought brands (even though they say on the bottle they are non-toxic). I have been having such fun playing with tones by adding more or less white to the colors. So incredibly grateful for all the work that has gone into making these paints available. Love painting with these! Oh and I also got the mica paints (gold, silver, & copper) and the shimmer is perfection!

Non- Toxic Medium That Won't Give You The Glue Headaches!

I am over the moon happy about this product! Such an awesome way to glue down my collage papers without having to have that awful glue smell or the headaches that go with it! Love the creamy smooth texture and how clean and clear it dries. GREAT PRODUCT... I highly recommend it!!!

So Excited!

This makes me so happy, finally! These work beautifully - rich and creamy, love it :)

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