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Bioshield, Earth Pigments

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Natural color pigments from the earth

Bioshield Earth Pigments are water-soluable and oil-soluble powders made from earth and mineral bases. They're a natural alternative to paint tints which add visual texture and create outstanding effects when used with Bioshield Wall Glaze, Clay Paint and Aqua Resin Stain Finish.

NOTE: Because Earth Pigments are derived from natural earthen and mineral bases, colors may vary from batch to batch and a consistent color hue cannot always be guaranteed. The Spinell & Ultramarine colors have more consistency than the Italian Earth Pigments. Sample kits are available.

Why we like it

These mineral pigments are right out of the ground, all-natural, potent and very colorful. They're a pleasure to work with but require some skill to get just the right color. Always test with small quantities as you can always add more.

We suggest that you strain with a fine strainer prior to use to get rid of any large chunks. We also suggest making extra large batches so there's some left over for future touch ups.

Features & benefits

  • Long-lasting – easy disbursement and high UV resistance; weathers well
  • All-natural ingredients – various naturally occurring rocks, minerals and earth
  • Non-toxic – no solvents
  • Safe – for everyone, including the chemically sensitive; learn how to test a non-toxic product for tolerance
  • Eco-friendly – zero VOC

Alert: This product is not recommended for use with Bioshield Primer Oil, Bioshield Penetrating Sealer, Bioshield Hard Oil and Bioshield Floor & Furniture Hardwax.

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A state nexus fee will be applied to this item if drop shipped to the following states: New Mexico. We're sorry for the inconvenience. Click here to read more about the state nexus fee.

This item description was written by Joel Hirshberg

From Website: "Bio-Shield Pigments Pigments are best used in the following products: Water-based products: Casein Milk Paint (10) & Wall Glaze (15). BioShield Solvent-Free Wall Paint (181) has a high degree of titanium white and is suitable only for making light shades of paint. Oil-based products: Resin & Oil Finish (3), Natural Resin Floor Finish (4/44), High Solid Wood Stain (7). Our Oil Enamel Paints are only suitable for making light shades of paint. Due to their formulation we do not recommend tinting our Oil Finishes (1), (5), and (9), or our Waxes (30) and (32). Mixing Pigments with Water-Based Materials: For Casein Paint (10), Wall Paint (18), Wall Glaze (15), and other water-based products, create a paste by mixing pigments with a small amount of water. Depending on the pigment, we recommend a soaking time of 15 to 30 minutes. Stir contents again and add more water if needed. The consistency of this pigment and water mixture should be a light paste without lumps or pockets of dry pigments. Mix paste with material to form a homogenous color. Mixing Pigments with Oil-Based Materials: Use oil instead of water and procedd as under "Mixing Pigments with Water-Based Materials". Tips and Techniques for Working with BioShield Pigments All pigments have different pigmentation (coloring) intensity. This means that no standard recipes can be provided. For instance, much more Veronese Green will be needed to come close to the original color than Bottle Green or Meadow Green. Pigments will also differ in their coloring effect when using the various bases. For instance a color will best show when mixed into our Wall Glaze (15), and will show with less intensity when mixed into BioShield Oil Enamel Paints. The more white a base contains, the lower will be the tinting effect of a pigment. A white base always will show a 'milky' version of the original pigment color, less white will show a color more true to the original pigment color. For those customers who are not familiar with pigments, we recommend testing in small batches before mixing the entire amount of pigment into the base. This will show a preliminary result and enable you to make corrections without spoiling the entire batch. Caution: Avoid contact with clothing. Certain pigments may permanently stain fabrics.

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Interior or ExteriorInterior, Exterior
Use On MaterialPainted Surfaces: Clay-Based, Painted Surfaces: Water-Based, Plaster, Stains
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LocationAll Rooms
Eco-replacement forPigments: Solvent-Based
Chemically-sensitive safeYes learn how to test a non-toxic product for tolerance
Test before useYes, test on inconspicuous area
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Coverage (1 Coat)as needed
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Use With These ProdcutsBioshield Clay Paint | Bioshield Clear Glaze | Bioshield Aqua Resin | Bioshield Aqua Resin Floor Finish
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Tiles per bundle Tiles
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Finish TypePigment
BaseWater-based
Ingredientsearth, minerals, rocks
VOC Content0 Grams/Liter
Use On Material - ConditionPainted Surfaces: Clay-Based, Painted Surfaces: Water-Based, Plaster, Stains
Application Methodmix thoroughly
Application Temperature RangeWarmer than 55°F
Application Instructions
Surface or Product Preperation
Recommended # of Coatsas needed
Re-coat Afteras needed
Drying Time
Appearance When Drymatte
Cleans Up Withneutral cleaners
StorageStore in cool dry place out of sunlight
Recycling or DisposalDispose of excess product in accordance with all local state and federal regulations
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Shade (1 Light) - (7 Dark) 
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