Powder Pigments Shade: Apple Green

Apple Green is a synthetic powder pigment developed to deliver vibrant freshness without compromising safety. Safe for health and the environment, it contains 93% natural ingredients, making it ideal for fun and eco-friendly art and decorating 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

Sweet and fresh anise green mixed 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 93% natural ingredients, ensuring safe and long-lasting use.

• History : Created in 2019 by French specialists, Apple Green takes its name from its joyful shade, described as "cheerful green" by Chevreul. This tender and invigorating shade is reminiscent of spring, young wheat shoots, crunchy peas, or tangy Granny Smith apples. In the color spectrum, this green-yellow marks the transition from bright, energetic colors to more neutral, soothing tones. It pairs harmoniously with neutrals like black, white, or gray, and more subtly with taupe, khaki green, or dark chocolate.

Benefits

• Synthetic but 93% natural, perfect for safe and ecological creations.

• Made in France, with a vibrant freshness for art and decoration.

• A cheerful and versatile shade, ideal for spring or natural atmospheres.