Crayon Making With Natural Pigments
Learn how to make effective natural wax crayons from earth pigment, plant pigments, and fungi. A recording of a live demonstration, supported by online learning resources with links to materials, extra pre-recorded content, and written instructions.
Learn about various natural sources for pigment including plant pigments and earth pigments.
A recipe and pre-recorded video on making lake pigments from plant dyes.
Tips on grinding, and blending pigment, and forming crayons.
A recording of a live demonstration sharing the process for making wax crayons with natural pigment.
I share a process with which you can go out and see what pigments you can find to make crayons with. This will include some very simple approaches you can use with children as well as a more technical approach.
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Video Demonstration & Method
Step by step guide on how to make crayons. Including a recording of a live demonstration showing how to make crayons using different pigments and waxes.
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Studio Practice & Safety
It is important to have a safe studio practice to avoid causing harm. Consider how you handle powdered pigments, how you heat up, and pour the hot wax to minimise risk.
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Materials & Equipment
Sourcing the right materials and equipment will help you to make the best quality end product. Using the right tools fo rthe job will make your process more safe and efficient.
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Making Lake Pigments
Making lake pigments enables you to make crayons from plant based dyes. Lake pigment making is a process for precipitating plant dyes in to shelf stable powders.
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Source Your Pigment
Many different sources of pigments. Some that can be bought, foraged, grown, or made.
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Recommended Books
Here are some books that I recommend. There is no book that covers natural plant based pigment crayon making, however there are books on plant dyes, plant identification, and art materials that can help you develop your skills.