Safety Advice
Products sold on this website are to be used as art materials, by adults. Follow safety precautions as on packaging, and wear an appropriate dust mask when handling powders. See the manufacturers website for their Safety Data Sheets to inform yourself, and please ask for advice if unsure.
Links:
Kremer Pigmente is an excellent source of recipes and comprehensive pigment information. Check out their safety data sheets for their pigments and supplies:
www.kremer-pigmente.com/en/
The Langridge website has the safety data sheets for their products, and recipes using their materials:
Langridgecolours.com/resources
About Silverpoint and Metalpoint in general:
Koo Schadler is another expert in the medium (as well as egg tempera), her website has information on silverpoint techniques available to download www.kooschadler.com
The MITRA (Materials Information and Technical Resources for Artist) forums are invaluable for up to date information. Search silverpoint and/or metalpoint to see what people have already discussed www.artcons.udel.edu/mitra/forums
Recommended pigment sites include:
https://artistpigments.org/pigments
Gives a list of paints by pigment number.
https://artiscreation.com/pigment.html
The go-to website for checking pigment numbers.
https://www.paintlist.com/
Comprehensive coverage of pigments occurring in commercial brands.
https://www.kauaeraro.com/
Pigment knowledge and paint-making from a Māori perspective.
https://www.pigmentsrevealed.com/
International community of pigment people - talks and a huge amount of resources.
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