Pigment Powders – Versatile Colorants for Paints, Oils, Concrete & More
Pigment Powders are finely milled, high-quality dry colorants made from non-toxic iron oxides, natural earth powders, and mineral pigments. Unlike Real Milk Paint®, these powders contain no binding agent. They are pure pigment, allowing you full creative flexibility when tinting a wide range of materials. Whether you’re coloring oils, waxes, concrete, epoxy, putties, plasters, or custom DIY mediums, these pigments deliver strong tinting strength, excellent opacity, and vibrant color.
Because they are lime-proof and fade-resistant, Pigment Powders perform well in interior and exterior applications. They can be blended to create custom shades, used to enhance texture or depth, or added to coatings where greater hiding power is desired. From furniture touch-ups to artistic finishes, these pigments give you precise control over your project’s color and style.
Key Benefits
- Pure, Binder-Free Pigments: Made from natural minerals and iron oxides with no additives or fillers.
- Strong Tinting Power: Enhances color saturation, opacity, and overall durability in coatings.
- Highly Versatile: Mix with oils, waxes, epoxy, concrete, plaster, putties, and other mediums.
- Fade-Resistant & Lime-Proof: Suitable for interior and exterior use.
- Custom Color Creation: Blend pigments to produce unique shades and finishes.
Suitable Uses
- Oil & Wax Coloring: Tint Pure Tung Oil, wood waxes, or finishing oils.
- Concrete & Cement: Add color to concrete, stucco, mortar, or plaster mixes.
- Resins & Fillers: Use with epoxy, wood putty, or fillers for seamless repairs.
- Paint Tinting: Create custom shades for wall paints, or artistic coatings.
- Furniture & Décor Projects: Perfect for touch-ups, grain enhancement, and specialty finishes.
Packaging
Pigment Powders are packaged by weight in a 16-oz jar (20 oz volume). Because pigment density varies by color, jars appear lightly filled but always contain the stated weight.
Coverage & Sizes
| Size |
What You Receive |
Typical Use |
| 16 oz jar |
16 oz pigment (20 oz jar volume) |
Tinting oils, waxes, paints, concrete, resins, plaster, fillers |
Directions for Use
How to Use Pigment Powders
- Start with a Small Test Batch: Always mix a small sample first to confirm color strength, as pigments vary in intensity.
- Blend into Your Medium: Add pigment gradually to oils, waxes, paints, concrete, plaster, epoxy, or putty. Stir or blend thoroughly until fully dispersed.
- Adjust Color Intensity: Continue adding pigment in small increments until the desired shade, opacity, or depth is reached.
- Mix Evenly: Ensure pigments are fully incorporated to avoid streaks or uneven color in your final application.
- Follow Medium-Specific Ratios:
- Concrete: Use 1–3 lbs per 94-lb cement bag for light tones, 7–8 lbs for deeper shades.
- Paints, oils, waxes: Add slowly until your target color is achieved.
- Apply as Normal: Once mixed, apply your tinted product according to its standard directions.
Hints & Tips
- Add gradually: Pigments are highly concentrated; start with small amounts and increase slowly.
- Mix thoroughly: Blend well to avoid streaks, clumps, or uneven coloring in your final finish.
- Combine colors for custom shades: Pigments can be blended to create unique tones and undertones.
- Consider the medium’s base color: Clear oils will appear different than opaque fillers or white plasters.
- Use proper tools: A blender, mixer, or dedicated stir stick helps ensure complete dispersion.
Why Choose Pigment Powders
- Pure, High-Quality Colorants: Made from natural minerals and iron oxides with no fillers or binding agents.
- Exceptional Tinting Strength: Provides rich color saturation and excellent hiding power across a variety of mediums.
- Highly Versatile: Suitable for oils, waxes, concrete, plaster, epoxy, putties, and paint systems.
- Fade-Resistant & Lime-Proof: Reliable for indoor and outdoor use without color degradation.
- Customizable Results: Blend pigments together to create personalized shades for any project.
- Trusted by Makers & Professionals: Ideal for artists, furniture refinishers, concrete workers, and DIY enthusiasts.
FAQs
Do Pigment Powders contain any binders or additives?
No. They are pure, finely milled pigments with no binding agents or fillers.
Can I mix pigment powders with Real Milk Paint®?
Yes. They can be added to other coatings to create custom colors.
Are the pigments safe for indoor use?
Yes. They are composed of non-toxic iron oxides and natural earth minerals.
Can pigments be blended together?
Absolutely. Pigments can be mixed to create custom colors, undertones, and finishes.
Will the color fade over time?
Pigment Powders are lime-proof and fade-resistant, making them suitable for interior and exterior applications.
