Making Pastels From Natural Pigment

[@eqlzr2]

Thanks for your interesting video. I've done some of the same things several years ago, and recently started again. Just for interest sake, while you are using distilled water to make your pastels to avoid chemicals, Ivory Soap on the other hand contains the following according to Wikipedia: "sodium tallowate, sodium cocoate or sodium palm kernelate, water, sodium chloride, sodium silicate, magnesium sulfate, and fragrance. The soap has a determined pH value: 9.5." Talcum powder use has been linked to cancer, although the results of scientific studies have been mixed (source: American Cancer Society). Apparently, talc can also contain asbestos, a well-known carcinogen, however any asbestos is supposed to have been removed from baby powder and cosmetics. And, like I said, the actual link to cancer is still somewhat up in the air. And calcium carbonate apparently is not harmful except if large amounts are consumed because it upsets the balance of natural substances in human digestive tracts. Be that as it may, powdered substances like ground pigments, talc, and calcium carbonate may get in the air that we breathe, and as someone who recently had a bilateral lung transplant due to chemical exposure, I'm especially cognizant of such risks. In your case, the quantity of the powdered substances is small, but I suppose at minimum it would be wise to wear a good industrial filter mask when working with them. Thanks again for your instructive video.

[@JH-ct9fj]

Marvelous, the wonderdul box with the vibrant pastels at the end is just amazing!

[@AlpayBeler]

Love the process of making these and the use of local pigments. Thank you for the lovely introduction.

[@sondraholtzman1766]

You're welcome! It's really addictive!

[@tainadelcaribe]

Those blue and lilacs are beautiful!!! I wonder what you used to make them. Thanks for sharing!

[@SunnysEyes]

mod podge is not really a sealer and attracts and holds dust and dirt. consider using a good acrylic varnish or spray varnish either alone or over the mod podge to protect these lovely pastels long term. I live in Oregon too and now I really want to try this! gorgeous colors!

[@howlingwind1937]

your video was very enjoyable, you didn't rush through your instructions but moved through the video doing each part of the making of pastels with knowledge and grace. you gave instruction clearly, I now feel confident that I too can make my own pastels. Cheers! from Tasmania.

[@limonay6729]

موادشون چیه واندازه مواد لطف کنید؟

[@howlingwind1937]

@@limonay6729 I don't know what you wrote, but I thank you for taking the time to reply, thank you. Cheers from Tasmania!

[@TravelingArtista]

Where did you get the BLUE pigment? Thanks ~TravelingArtista

[@ronaldclifton8710]

That's amazing because I've done a very similar thing here in North Carolina. Using plants to make the shade, & pigment for my coloring.

[@RuthHenriquez1]

Nice presentation, thank you. Your work is lovely.

[@RsJaneP]

Love this but was hoping to see you use one of the dried ones on paper so we can see how they work, the colour intensity, and if they’re smooth or crumbly. Also, since I’m not a fan of the smell of Ivory soap, I wonder if using a bar of pure-castile soap would be a good substitute ?

[@limonay6729]

صابون عاج ،کاستیل چیه؟

[@charlottesmom]

@@limonay6729Castile is olive oil only soap.

[@MicrowaveFork]

thanks for the info! i love that you harvest local colors

[@abbie8520]

This is very helpful for me! Have you ever used tragacanth gum, and if so do you have a suggested ratio? Also did you dry your clay/ dirt pigment in the sun, or the oven, or a dehydrator machine? Or was it ready for grinding? Thank you so much for sharing this video!!

[@frankib4150]

Where did the beautiful blue come from? Gorgeous!

[@sondraholtzman1766]

Mt. Hood

[@UMBUBA]

I wish you tested your great pastels on paper.

[@allahallah1523]

most appreciative welcome with the natural (pastels) bast-els! :)

[@CarlWinter-oy8uf]

Where can I source bright chrome yellow from earth pigments ?

[@giasnero666]

do you have a video showing/explaining "gathering pigment from the Oregon coast"?

[@aduf2002]

Is it cheap on sale or this method? and which one is profitable?

[@bellavita2005]

Sondra, do I understand correctly that you are using unprocessed earth, unprocessed except for what you show us in your video? In effect, you are working with naturally colored mud? I've never seen earth/dirt in those colores, especially blue tones! Thank you so much for sharing your process. Your finished pieces are beautiful as well.unique. I shall visit your web site to see more of what you do. It's very inspiring!

[@karindogs628]

Can i do this with pigment powder that i bought

[@eileenjohnston6835]

Where did you find the blue? Excellent video! Very informative.

[@terrybellowes908]

I apologize if I missed it, but I hear you say the green pigment came from the Oregon Coast, but didn't catch where or how to know what to collect. I live on the north Oregon Coast and would like to collect some if it is not a trade secret! Thanks for the video.

[@CORONA-lk4ct]

Thank you Sondra for guidance, watching from Pakistan

[@karindogs628]

Can i use any soap .we dont have that soap

[@doralevitt2879]

Wow- this is so awesome!! I make soap, bath and body products and use Tunisian green clay which is light as air and such a pretty soft green color, would I use the same amounts of binder as you did? Also, how does the soap effect the pastels when they are dry, do they get absorbed and your not getting bits of soap on the paper when drawing?

[@kritibisht8961]

What is silf flake? I didn’t understand that part :)

[@omolara8791]

soap flakes

[@Дюбель]

А где вы взяли синий пигмент;)

[@wizzardofpaws2420]

How do you find green dirt?

[@williardpienus8014]

How does baby powder and chalk act as a binder?

[@giuseppeferraro5932]

Dear Sandra, thank you for sharing your knowldge with us. I wonder, what is the consistency of those pastels? Are they soft? Are they soft pastels or oil pastels or something different? Thanks again. Wish you a good day

[@JustRetroBros]

I assume you can use almond oil Instead of water for natural oil paint correct?

[@alphotheone]

Wow THANX! What about impurities?

[@sondraholtzman1766]

Honestly, I didn't give that any consideration. They turned out just fine though :)

[@kimbaxley7595]

Have you had any trouble with pigments staining the marble? I have a slab I want to use for making paint but I wasn't sure if I should.

[@papa.alfredo]

very good, congratulations

[@lauraburns4707]

❤

[@mmsaint4283]

is this pigmented sand? natural colored sand?

[@karindogs628]

What is ball clay. Where does ine buy it

[@ekremylmaz1567]

Pls Can you write down the materials used..

[@karindogs628]

Can i use dove soap ?

[@limonay6729]

صابون کبوتر چیه

[@jithinunnikrishnan3631]

You should have done a dry mix first with the calcium carbon and then add water

[@civine8232]

i free soap?

[@civine8232]

what shaved sulfulex?

[@abelmf365]

She said :” shave soap flakes “.

[@DianaMoon11428]

Thank you for this informative video - but Sandra, the talc and c. carbonate are not binders. They are extenders, and are used to sop up extra water. I don't think you actually needed it for your pastel here. I'm surprised that you didn't use gum tragacanth. Every recipe I've seen (but one) recommends using tragacanth.

[@DianaMoon11428]

+Diana Moon PS I forgot to say your pastels are GORGEOUS!!

[@fabioparisi3214]

tragacant collapse pigment but not allow on grinding on paper . in fact using tragacanth pigmnet on vertical paper do not cover the same. I tried with success arabic gum which allow pigment extensions on papaer !!!

[@b.jayagandhi9170]

Can we use tap water??😢

[@RuthHenriquez1]

I've read other instructions that say you can indeed use c. carbonate as a binder, so I think these instructions are right on.

[@cartapax5077]

@@b.jayagandhi9170 you can melt the ice of your freezer.

[@zakirhussainkhan6205]

Ur a very good artist

[@karindogs628]

Is it sand that you use for pigment

[@jefferywarburton2116]

Karin dogs oregon has mostly clay soil alot of the stone is different colors of petrifyed clay that is easy to breakup and grind into pigment

[@danielasebe1704]

🌹

[@indigodande7542]

thats really cool :) aloha from seattle

[@unSeife]

this is soooo cool

[@atefmonged6557]

To me all thanks Tasmania from (Egypt)

[@sondraholtzman1766]

You're welcome!

[@shahidfurqan2003]

Do u mean tragacanth gum

[@sherrymusso7807]

It’s so saftying

[@ideascreativestudiodesign4422]

CAN U WRITE INGREDIENTS AND RECIPE BINDER NAME...AND CAN FROM NATURE LEAFS AND WOOD AND STONE CAN GET THE SAME WAY COLORS. PL LET ME KNOW..

[@jkbleach4902]

ideas creative studio design 42 yes

[@civine8232]

@@jkbleach4902 thanks

[@davidhyde2553]

the binder is the soap, not the calcium carbonate

[@civine8232]

i think both yea

[@atefmonged6557]

Professor Tasmania> I asked you, Mrs Me please you have my virtuous sister to write me the names of materials that go into the pastel industry I will be grateful to you throughout my lifetime Greetings * Tasmania

[@limonay6729]

یک نفر مواد واندازش را به فارسی ترجمه کنه

[@shahidfurqan2003]

WHAT IS "SULFLEX" ...DID NOT UNDERSTAND YOUR ACCENT. SORRY MOM.

[@robertbradshaw9367]

Er.....nope

[@SONUKUMAR-hq5zk]

Bad

[@hidayatali9070]

Waste of time.....

[@MS-mp9om]

rude

[@jithinunnikrishnan3631]

I'm sorry that looks horrible. I was like where is the painting.

[@805gregg]

stick with the making of pastals, you are no artist

[@MS-mp9om]

It always makes me laugh when people try to tell others they aren't artists. Just because YOU don't like what she created, doesn't mean she't not an artist.