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RECIPE: NATURAL GOUACHE

Post by Natural Earth Paint & Darrin Johnson Gouache is a beautiful, water-based artist paint, similar to acrylic or an opaque watercolor. It’s completely intermixable with watercolors. Learn how to make your own natural gouache paint below! Supplies: Instructions: Part 1: Creating the Gouache Base Step 1: Mix 6 Tbsp. hot water with 3 Tbsp. Gum Arabic Powder – mix until dissolved Step 2: Add […]

RECIPE: NATURAL WOOD STAINS

Post by Natural Earth Paint & Lilli Hoffman There are several techniques to make natural wood stains.  Staining with Eco-Solve Materials: Eco-Solve, Natural Earth Pigment, Large soft brush Staining with Walnut Oil Materials: Walnut Oil, Natural Earth Pigment, Large soft brush, Clean dry rag Staining with Botanical Dyes Materials: Natural Egg Dye Kit (fruit, herb and veggie concentrates), Water, Large soft […]

OUR NATURAL ACRYLIK MEDIUM

You can feel good about using acrylic paint with our first-of-its-kind, plant-based Natural Acrylik Medium. This product is made with naturally archival ingredients to provide a permanent, water-resistant and non-yellowing finish that dries crystal clear. This product is plant based as opposed to petroleum based and does not include all of the toxic additives commonly found […]

RECIPE: PROFESSIONAL-GRADE NATURAL WATERCOLORS

Making your own watercolors allows you to make an incredibly archival, high quality paint that has a more brilliant luminosity than tubed pro-quality watercolors and is free of fillers, preservatives, heavy metals, petroleum-based pigments and toxins.  And it couldn’t be simpler! Ingredients or Optional Ingredients: 1. Prepare Watercolor Medium: 6 Tbsp hot water 3 Tbsp […]

OUR NATURAL VARNISH HAS ARRIVED!

Non-Toxic Varnish

After several years of development by a Master Varnish Formulator, a truly non-toxic and natural varnish is finally available here! Our 100% natural, non-toxic Natural Varnish is made with a proprietary blend of plant-based, archival, and biodegradable ingredients using time-tested recipes from the Renaissance. This varnish enhances depth of color and richness with a fast-drying, water-clear, glossy finish. […]

RECIPE: NATURAL EARTH OIL PAINTS

Mixing Natural Paint

Making your own natural oil paint is not only super quick, easy and economical but it also makes the most archival, vibrant and pure paint on the planet.  Unlike tubed conventional oil paints, these paints don’t have fillers (bulking agent), toxic preservatives, heavy metal or petroleum-based pigments, solvents or chemical additives. These paints will last […]