Natural Earth Paint HK
Refined Walnut Oil, 8 oz.
Refined Walnut Oil, 8 oz.
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The perfect archival medium for oil painting and binder to mix with our Earth & Mineral Pigments to make a smooth, rich oil paint.
- Slow-drying and all-natural, this oil is a time-tested medium with great workability.
- Less yellowing than linseed oil and its unique refractive index produces color that is naturally brighter and more vibrant.
- A great choice to mix with pigments, to thin mixed paint, clean brushes, or make natural wood stains.
- Packaged in an 8 oz. glass bottle.
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Does it yellow over time?
We sell walnut oil because it is less yellowing than linseed oil although there will be slight yellowing over time.
When mixing your own oil paint, many people choose to use Liquid Gold Hempseed Oil with the white pigments only (instead of walnut or linseed oil), so that the white paint will never yellow.
How long does it take to dry?
Walnut oil dries slowly and can dry to the touch between 4-14 days depending on the humidity of your area, the type of pigment used and how thickly it was applied.
Is it refined?
Yes. It is pure, expeller pressed walnut oil, so no other chemical or oils are introduced in manufacturing or bottling (when it is refined it is naturally "bleached" with clay which is just a natural filtering for color and clarity and there should be no allergen potential because it is refined). No hexane or solvents are used at all.
How does it compare to linseed oil?
You can use linseed oil interchangeably. We use walnut oil because it's higher quality and is less yellowing over time. But linseed oil dries faster which some people prefer.
How does it compare to poppyseed oil?
Historically, some painters mixed their white pigment with poppyseed oil instead of walnut or linseed because it never yellows and is the clearest of all oils.
How does it compare to sunflower oil?
Sunflower oil can be used but it dries much slower than walnut oil (which already dries pretty slow) and some sources say that it may discolor your painting or yellow over time.
Is it flammable?
All natural oils are potentially flammable if left on a rag in a hot area. It's suggested that you store oil soaked rags in a metal bucket with a lid and submerge in water if you're not disposing of them right away. Artists have many techniques of safely storing or disposing of their soiled rags - you'll find a lot of tips on google and artist forums.
Can it be used for a wood stain?
Most woodworkers who are staining outside wood furniture just mix our natural pigments with walnut oil and brush it on and then wipe with a dry rag. If you want the paint more opaque just add more pigment or don't wipe with the rag. It will bond well with the wood. It will completely compost and biodegrade because it's just earth and oil.
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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.
