natural pigment powder: Lime Black
Lime black is a pigmentary preparation designed by the Société des Ocres de France.
This pigment is synthetic, harmless to health and the environment. It is made from 80% natural ingredients .
Use : lime, wax, paint, plaster, fresco, glaze, cement, fine arts.
This pigment is powder. For use in artistic painting, it should be ground finely in a mortar before mixing it with the binder.
Black with lime mixed in linseed oil
Linseed oil: dissolve the powder in a little turpentine before incorporating it into the linseed oil.
Water paint / lime putty: dilute the pigment in a little water to make it liquid before incorporating it into the paint.
Powdered lime / cement / plaster: directly incorporate the pigment (up to 10% in relation to the weight of the binder), then mix so as to tint all of your binder.
Recommended dosage: The maximum dosage is 10% in relation to the binder used. Beyond 10%, it is recommended to incorporate fixatives and adjuvants (use of lime).
Colours : black with a slight brownish tinge with a transparent binder. Fairly strong, warm grey, with a white binder.
This pigment is synthetic but composed of 80% natural ingredients.
Made in France.
History : pigment preparation designed by the Société des Ocres de France.