Natural Earth Paint HK
Eco-Solve
Eco-Solve
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Eco-Solve is the most eco-friendly, plant-based professional paint thinner on the market. This is a safe and effective alternative to toxic conventional paint thinners. Thins paint, cleans brushes and restores old, dried brushes.
Eco-Solve pairs perfectly with our Pigments, allowing oil paint artists to have a completely safe painting experience. It is compatible with all mainstream oil paints as well.
Comes in three sizes - 8 oz, 16 oz and 64 oz.
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Why does it have a distinct smell?
While eco-solve is totally non-toxic and the vapor it emits is not harmful, it does have a strong smell that may cause headaches for ultra-sensitive folks, so the precaution to use in a ventilated area is sound.
Why is OMS (Odorless Mineral Spirits) toxic
Odorless mineral spirits (OMS) are just as toxic as regular mineral spirits because it contains benzene, which is an odorless carcinogen in petroleum products and can do huge amounts of damage including cancer and death. This evaporates into the air, and you absorb the benzene through your nose, skin and eyes, which most people don’t realize. It then goes directly into your bloodstream. Eco-solve does not contain benzene or any other toxins.
Is it technically a solvent? What is in it?
It's technically not a solvent but soy oil that has had the fatty acids removed and then processed with soy esters. It's 100% soy but looks and behaves exactly like a solvent. Its composition is similar to that of essential oils - it's a very strong, completely non-toxic, concentrated natural liquid. Eco-solve doesn't leave any residues - it's very archival, non-yellowing, does not cause cracking, and adheres great.
How do I store it? Glass vs. plastic
Storing it in glass is definitely recommended more than plastic. It's a very strong substance so it may dissolve or warp a very thin plastic cup or bottle. It's similar to essential oils which are very strong and can dissolve some types of plastic.
How to dispose of rags? Is it flammable?
It is technically an oil - not a solvent, however all oils are combustible if left on a rag or something similar in a hot environment. Olive oil, linseed oil, walnut oil, etc. - all oils are the same in that way. Take care to dispose of it in a safe way. Some people have a metal bucket with a lid that they keep soiled rags submerged under water.
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Technical Data
Technical Data
Pigment Information:
Venetian Red, Color Index #PR102
Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent to UV
Yellow Ochre, Color Index #PY43
Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent to UV
Emerald Green, Color Index #PG17
Lightfastness: Excellent
Ultramarine Blue, Color Index #PB29
Lightfastness: Excellent
Ultramarine Purple, Color Index #PV15
Lightfastness: Excellent
Burnt Sienna, Color Index #PR102
Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent to UV
Black Ochre, Color Index #PBK11
Lightfastness: Excellent / Permanent to UV
Titanium White Rutile, Color Index #PW6
Lightfastness: Excellent
Brilliant Yellow, Color Index #PY53
Lightfastness: Excellent
French Turquoise
Lightfastness: Excellent
Scarlet Red, Color Index- #PR 170
Lightfastness: Excellent
Ercolano Orange, Color Index #PO38
Lightfastness: Excellent
Natural Mica Gold, Color Index #PW-20
Lightfastness: Excellent
Natural Mica Silver, Color Index #PW-20
Lightfastness: Excellent
Natural Mica Copper, Color Index #PW-20
Lightfastness: Excellent
Product FAQs
Product FAQs
What are the ingredients in the Natural Acrylic Paint?
The acrylic is a unique formulation that we have spent years working on with many chemists, so the specific ingredients are a proprietary recipe until patented. I hope you understand that we cannot share specific ingredients, however we can say that ingredients are plant-based and non-toxic.
Is it biodegradable?
The natural acrylic paint and medium does not biodegrade quickly or home compost because it is meant to be a durable, permanent paint. It will break down over a long period of time like conventional acrylic paint. It is made with a plant-based resin, natural or non-toxic pigments and most importantly no carcinogenic or hormone disrupting additives that are in conventional acrylic paints.
Natural Acrylic Paint does not off-gas highly toxic fumes when it dries. When washed down the drain it can be safely filtered from water systems via city filtration septic systems and when thrown away can go into trash to start its journey of breaking down.
If you prefer a biodegradable paint then a
better option would be our Complete Eco-friendly Oil Paint Kit, our Natural Watercolor Kit, Natural Earth Paint Kit, or any recipes on our website (gouache, egg tempera, casein paint, etc.). These paints will be permanent and archival as well (if kept indoors away from elements) but if they are thrown away or left out in the elements, they will turn back to earth.
Can I mix it with conventional acrylics?
Yes, they mix perfectly with conventional acrylics.
Will you ever offer it in larger quantities?
Yes, larger 150 ml tubes of Acrylik paint are available in 4 colors. Please let us know what other colors you would like to see . We will also be offering squeeze bottles of fluid paint as well.
Are they archival and lightfast?
Yes, absolutely.
What is the finish / how do they dry? Gloss, semi-gloss, matte, satin?
It varies slightly depending on the pigment used but most dry to a gloss finish and a few dry satin/matte.
How are they different from regular acrylics?
They are made with a plant-based resin instead of petroleum-based; they are made with natural pigments instead of heavy metal or petrochemical-based pigments; they do not contain harsh chemical additives, hormone disruptors or carcinogenic additives.
Can the paints be thinned down with water to make fluid acryliks?
Yes
Why do you call it “Acrylik” if it's not plastic?
We changed the spelling of "Acrylic" slightly so that customers would recognize the "style" of paint that this is, but know that it's not the same thing.
How long does it take to dry?
The same speed as conventional acrylics - about 10-40 min., depending on the humidity level you're in. For painting fabric, we recommend letting it cure for 24 hours before putting it in the wash.
Does the acrylic paint work as a permanent fabric paint?
The Acryliks (either the pre-mixed tubes or the Natural Acylik Medium mixed with the Earth & Mineral Pigments) will be permanent once dry. For textiles, we recommend a full 24 hour drying time before washing or wearing. But at that point, the paint will be sweat resistant. When washing, we recommend washing by hand or on a gentle cycle with cold water and lay flat or hang dry. How to Video
Our Natural Acrylic Medium is an excellent choice to make permanent fabric paint. It is a clear medium so you can mix any of our natural pigments with it to create the colors of your choice. Here is a mixing tutorial. We also have a tutorial on making a more traditional and ancient, permanent, natural fabric paint with natural pigments and soy beans.
