Natural Earth - Burnt Umber Pigment

How to Use This Pigment to Create Oil Paint

1. Scoop a pile of pigment onto a glass palette.

2. Create a small hole at the top of the pile, like a volcano.

3. Add about 30% by volume of walnut or linseed oil.  All natural pigments absorb liquid differently and in different amounts. Just add drops of oil and mix until a thick paste forms - you don't want it too thin!

4. Mix with palette knife or glass muller.

5. Thin paints and clean brushes with Eco-Solve, a 100% soybean based solvent.

6. Optional -  Varnish final painting withNatural Varnish.

PBr7, Excellent Lightfastness

85 gm

How This Pigment Is Made

Natural iron oxide from a quarry in France.

Sustainable Manufacturing

This pigment is made by Natural Earth Paints, an eco-friendly company who have recieved the Gold certification from Green America.   They use locally made,100% post consumer recycled packaging, biodegradable plastic bags and recyclable glass bottles. They operate out of a 100% solar powered facility and give back to their community through donations and environmental campaigns such as tree planting.