Earth Pigments Cave Painting
Earth Pigments for Cave Painting
Carefully Produced Earth Pigments
In the Lascaux caves in France, investigations into paint residues have revealed a diverse color palette. Black colors correspond to various manganese oxides from the surrounding area. Orange, yellow, and red hues are derived from different iron oxides. The colors were applied directly, without mixing or thermally altering them.
4 cans of earth pigments
Red - Iron Oxide RedBrown - Burnt Umber
Yellow - Iron Oxide Yellow
Black - Iron Oxide Black
and a can of binder
The colors are safe and can be used with children under supervision.
Detailed Description
There are two ways to mix the earth pigments.
The tempera version with egg and oil; the classic way to paint pictures.
Or with the included wallpaper paste, which is somewhat easier.
You will also receive a small quarry stone plate for color samples.
Under Product Attachments, you will find an information sheet on mixing earth pigment colours.
You may also need the following for painting:
> Mixing plate for the paints – Mixing plate
> 6 watercolor brushes – Brush set
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Contents:
4 cans, each containing approximately 7-12 g of color pigments
1 wallpaper paste for binding
1 small stone slab
Detailed instructions for mixing the colors and their use.
Distributor:
PGI-Skarabäus, Im Kränzliacker 9, 79576 Weil am Rhein, Germany, pgi-shop.de
PGI-Skarabäus, Lerchenstrasse 38, 4147 Aesch, Switzerland, pgi-shop.ch
Adult supervision:
Children under 14 years of age should be instructed by adults on correct use to avoid risks from improper handling.
Do not ingest:
Earth pigments and the binding agent are a natural product and should not be ingested.
Be careful with small parts:
Hazard of suffocation! Keep small parts out of the reach of small children.
Warning: Breakage can result in sharp edges or splinters.
Fire hazard:
Keep away from open fire and heat sources. Product contains highly flammable materials and can ignite or melt.
Intended use:
The material may only be used for its intended purpose. Independent modifications can impair functionality and safety.
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