Earth & Mineral Pigments Sample Pack – 20 Colours

Explore a world of natural colour with this sample pack of 20 sustainably-harvested earth & mineral pigments from around the globe. Each pigment is provided in a 2 tsp quantity and is completely free of fillers, additives, preservatives, stabilizers, and heavy metals. Assembled in Canada.

What's Included

• 20 natural earth & mineral pigments (2 tsp each)
• Compatible with oils, acrylics, watercolours, gouache, encaustic, and more
• Free of fillers, additives, preservatives, and heavy metals
• Sustainably and ethically sourced from quarries worldwide

Safety Note

Use care when handling dry pigments. Avoid inhaling pigment dust — wear a NIOSH-certified mask when mixing, especially with fine pigments like Titanium White and Mica colours.

View colour index numbers, safety data sheets (SDS), and full pigment info here.

The 20 Pigments

Venetian Red – Colour Index #PR102 | MSDS
Vibrant red from a family-owned quarry in Italy. Natural Iron Oxide. Lightfastness: Excellent/Permanent. Opacity: Opaque. Particle size: 50 microns.

Orange Ochre – Colour Index #PY43 | MSDS
Warm natural orange from a quarry in France. Natural Iron Oxide. Lightfastness: Excellent/Permanent. Opacity: Opaque. Particle size: 50 microns.

Yellow Ochre – Colour Index #PY43 | MSDS
Beautiful yellow ochre from a quarry in France. Natural Iron Oxide. Lightfastness: Excellent/Permanent. Opacity: Opaque. Particle size: 50 microns.

Terre Verte – Colour Index #PG23 | MSDS
Rich green from France with yellow undertones. Semi-transparent alone; opaque when mixed with white. Natural Earth Loam. Lightfastness: Excellent/Permanent. Particle size: 50 microns.

Ultramarine Blue – Colour Index #PB29 | MSDS
Fired pigment made from 90% earthen clay and 10% non-toxic minerals — a sustainable alternative to Lapis Lazuli. Lightfastness: Excellent. Opacity: Semi-transparent. Particle size: 50 microns.

Ultramarine Purple – Colour Index #PV15 | MSDS
Unique bright purple on an earthen clay base from France. Lightfastness: Excellent. Opacity: Semi-transparent. Particle size: 30–50 microns.

Burnt Umber – Colour Index #PBr7 | MSDS
Deep brown from a quarry in France. Natural Iron Oxide. Lightfastness: Excellent/Permanent. Opacity: Opaque. Particle size: 50 microns.

Burnt Sienna – Colour Index #PR102 | MSDS
Rich reddish-brown from a quarry in France. Natural Iron Oxide. Lightfastness: Excellent/Permanent. Opacity: Opaque. Particle size: 50 microns.

Raw Sienna – Colour Index #PY43 | MSDS
Golden colour with a greenish/yellowish undertone from France. Lightfastness: Excellent/Permanent. Opacity: Semi-transparent. Particle size: 50 microns.

Raw Umber – Colour Index #PBr7 | MSDS
Cool greenish-brown earth from France. Lightfastness: Excellent/Permanent. Opacity: Opaque. Particle size: 50 microns.

Violet Ochre – Colour Index #PR102 | MSDS
Earthy reddish-brownish violet from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Natural Iron Oxide. Lightfastness: Excellent. Opacity: Opaque.

Black Ochre – Colour Index #PBK11 | MSDS
Earthy black ochre from a quarry in France. Natural Iron Oxide. Lightfastness: Excellent. Opacity: Opaque. Particle size: 50 microns.

Titanium White Rutile – Colour Index #PW6 | MSDS
Highly opaque white from natural Rutile mineral. Lightfastness: Excellent. Opacity: Opaque. Particle size: 50 microns. Note: Wear a mask when mixing — contains silica.

Brilliant Yellow – Colour Index #PY53 | MSDS
Primary yellow on an earthen clay base from France. Lightfastness: Excellent. Opacity: Transparent. Colour stable to 1100°F.

Emerald Green – Colour Index #PG17 | MSDS
Bright, UV-resistant green with powerful tinting strength. Made from natural elements. Lightfastness: Excellent. Opacity: Opaque. Particle size: 50 microns.

Mayan Red – Colour Index #PR287 | MSDS
Vibrant, archival, humidity-resistant primary red on a calcium carbonate base. Makes bright pinks when mixed with white. Lightfastness: Excellent. Opacity: Semi-transparent. Particle size: 30–50 microns.

French Turquoise | MSDS
True turquoise from France on a calcium carbonate base. Lightfastness & UV Stability: Excellent. Opacity: Semi-transparent. Particle size: 50 microns.

Natural Mica Gold – Colour Index #PW-20 | MSDS
Fine, non-tarnishing brilliant gold that adds sparkle to paintings. Lightfastness: Excellent. Note: Wear a NIOSH mask when mixing.

Natural Mica Silver – Colour Index #PW-20 | MSDS
Fine, non-tarnishing brilliant silver for added sparkle. Lightfastness: Excellent. Note: Contains a small percentage of Titanium Dioxide — wear a NIOSH mask when mixing.

Natural Mica Copper – Colour Index #PW-20 | MSDS
Fine, non-tarnishing brilliant copper shimmer for paintings. Lightfastness: Excellent. Note: Wear a NIOSH mask when mixing.