Application and Uses of Pigments (50gr Containers)
The following are some of the applications for which Superfine Colours have been used :
- CONCRETE WALLING BLOCKS AND PAVERS
- ROOFING TILES
- IN SITU CONCRETE
- COLOURED MORTARS GROUTING COMPOUNDS
- PRE-COLOURED RENDERING
- GARDEN ORNAMENTS AND ARTIFICAIL STONE
- PAINT MANUFACTURE
- WOOD AND STONE POISHES
- ARTISTS` PAINTS
- FABRIC PAINTS
- CANDLE MAKING
- PAPER MAKING
Handy Hints for using superfine pigments.
Watercolor Paint:
Pigments can be mixed in the Palette with water to make strong opaque
watercolors, which can be used on artists papers, wood boards and
various other absorbent surfaces.It is advisable to seal the colors
afterwards.
Oil Paints:
Paint can be mixed on the palette using linseed or a preferred oil with
a carrier such as zinc oxided or superfine white. The Shade deepens
with the addition of more pigments.
Fabric Coloring and Painting:
Pigments can be mixed with Extender for painting Fabrics and with a
fixative for dying fabrics and then applied in the usual way.All
Fabrics must be heat treated/ironed to make the color fast.Pastel
Shades can be achieved with the addition of Superfine White or Extender.
Color Washes:
Make a Mix with Water for color Wash wood floorboards, Wood Furniture
and any bare wood.Opacity and depth of color is achieved witht the
addition of more pigment.Apply Satin or gloss clear varnish afterwards.
Varnishes:
Pigment can be added to Varnish.The more that is added the less
transparent the Varnish becomes, but gives a depth of color.There is a
saturation point beyond which the color does not deepen with more
pigment.
Wooden Polish:
To stain bare wood:Plain wax polish can be melted in a metal tin and
small amounts of pigment stirred in. Let the wax cool slightly and then
apply with a soft cloth. Buff up to get a sheen.The process can be
repeated to deepen the color.
Wood Paint:
Add pigment to bonding liquid to produce wood paints for fencing, paneling etc. etc.
Wooden Chips:
Dry Pigments dispersed in 5ml Cold Glue and add to 1 Litre of Water.Wet
Wood Chips, Sun Dry and add Fragnance for Potpourrie.
Stone and Concrete Polish:
Melt Wax Floor Polish-or use a liquid type-and add Superfine Pigment to
it.More Pigment can be used per quantity of wax than for wood polish as
the pigment forms part of the flooring in the wax.
Colored Grouting:
Pigments can be added to the dry Grout for use around internal/external tiling.
Sand Coloring:
Wet Building or Sea Sand-Add Pigments and sun dry.
Candle Making:
Melt the Wax in the usual way and add very small amounts of pigments (1 quarter to 1 half teaspoon) for 1kg Wax.
Soap Making:
The pigment is best dispersed in a small quantity of oil or glycerine before adding to the mixture.
Paper Making:
The dry Pigment is best dispersed in a little liquid soap and then can
be added to the pulp by degrees-try adding 1 quarter teaspoon to 1 kg
pulp first, add more if a darker color is required.
