Powder Pigments Shade: Indian Blue

Description

Indian Blue is a synthetic powdered pigment designed to combine vibrancy and safety. Safe for health and the environment, it contains 98% natural ingredients, making it an ideal choice for long-lasting and colorful art and decorative projects.

Uses

• Plastic arts : Fine arts, frescoes, glazes.

• Decoration : Limewash, coatings, waxes, plasters, cements.

• Specific applications : Swedish paint.

Preparation and mixing

• Linseed Oil : Dilute the powder in a small amount of turpentine before incorporating it into the oil for a smooth consistency.

• Water-based paint or lime paste : Dissolve the pigment in a little water to obtain a fluid texture before adding it to the preparation.

• Powdered lime, cement, plaster : Add directly up to 10% of the binder weight, mixing thoroughly for uniform coloring.

• Artistic paint : Grind finely in a mortar before mixing with the binder for optimal results.

Dosage

• Recommendation : Maximum 10% of the binder weight. Beyond this, use fixatives or additives (particularly for lime).

• Example : In a lime wash (Badisof Plus type), incorporate 50 g of pigment per kg (5%) for a subtle tint, or 200 g per kg (20%) for a more intense effect.

Colors

Bright, bright azure blue with a transparent binder, very pale sky with a white binder.

Advice

• Lightening : To soften the shade, mix with Tiona White before incorporating into a transparent binder (linseed oil, wax, acrylic binder).

• Variable rendering : The final color may vary depending on the titanium dioxide (white pigment) content in the base used.

Origin and composition

• Manufacturing : Produced in France, this synthetic pigment is composed of 98% natural ingredients, guaranteeing safe and ecological use.

• History : Inspired by a traditional Indian formula and reproduced by French experts, Indian Blue evokes the azure sky, oceans, and rivers. In Indian culture, this hue symbolizes divine wisdom, courage, truth, resistance to evil, and the purest emotions.

Benefits

• Synthetic but 98% natural, perfect for safe and eco-responsible creations.

• Made in France, with exceptional vibrancy for art and decoration.

• Bright and versatile shade, ideal for celestial or marine atmospheres.