Earths and Ochres

The all natural option these pigments are straight from the ground.
Natural earth pigments and Ochres are semi-transparent in nature so they give a softer more earthy tints especially when mixed with opaque bases such as white paints and plasters.

As well as being a lot of fun, there are many benefits of making your own paints:

Create Unique Colours by blending pigments and experimenting with different binders.

Avoid chemicals and unnecessary additives.

Save money. Making your own is a lot cheaper than buying ready-made.

Stronger colours – You can omit the fillers used in many commercial products which can dilute the vibrancy of a pigments hue.

Fancy a go but don’t know where to start? Look at our guide section for recipes and methods for mixing handmade paints and coatings.