Powder Pigments Shade: Ivory Black

Ivory Black is a versatile powdered pigment, perfect for artistic and decorative projects. With a 97% natural composition, it combines eco-friendly quality and performance, offering an ideal solution for sustainable creations.

Uses

• Visual arts : Painting, glazing, frescoes, fine arts.

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

• Specific applications : Swedish paint, ceramics.

Preparation and mixing

• Linseed Oil : Dissolve the pigment in a little turpentine before incorporating it into the oil for an even texture.

• Water-based paint or lime paste : Dilute the powder in a small amount of water to make it fluid before adding it to the preparation.

• Powdered lime, cement, plaster : Add directly up to 10% of the binder weight, mixing thoroughly for even 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, add fixatives or additives (especially for lime).

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

Colors

Dark gray tending toward blue with a transparent binder. With a white binder, Ivory Black gives a beautiful anthracite.

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 shade may vary depending on the amount of titanium dioxide (white pigment) in the white base used.

Origin and composition

• Manufacturing : Produced in France, this pigment is made from iron oxide and vegetable charcoal from a French sawmill, guaranteeing an environmentally friendly approach.

• History : Initially obtained by calcining animal bones, Ivory Black was reformulated in 2016 and improved in 2021 to offer a 97% natural alternative, while retaining its iconic shade.

Benefits

• Ideal for art, decoration and eco-friendly projects.

• Made in France, a guarantee of quality and durability.

• Rich and versatile shades for modern or classic finishes.

Add Ivory Black to your palette for deep charcoal hues, perfect for art or decorative projects!