Kits and Combos

Pigments used in the Bar and Ivy style - French, English and Dutch approx 14th century.

This set includes ultramarine, cadmium, yellow ochre, malachite, titanium white and carbon black plus enough gum arabic to mix up all these colors.

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A master collection of almost every pigment we carry. You will receive a 1 gram portion of each pigment. These are in individual labeled screw top containers. The purpose of this kit is for use by teachers and demonstrators to show the range of colors, densities and grinds of different pigments. We also offer this kit at a discounted price for SCA groups to use as a teaching tool.

While it is possible to make paint with these pigments - 1 gram can be a difficult size to mix depending on the pigments. The original intention was as a showcase or teaching display but actual use is up to you!

1 gram portion of:
Cadmium, Minium, Vermilion, Vermilion genuine, Cinnabar, Red ochre,
Rose madder, Madder lake, Orpiment, Indian Yellow, Gamboge, Yellow ochre,
Malachite genuine, Malachite synthetic, Terra verta, Viridian, Verdigris, Mineral violet
Lapis Lazuli genuine, Lazurite, Cerulean, Ultramarine, Dark Ultramarine, Pthalo blue
Raw sienna, Burnt sienna, Carbon black, Lamp black, Titanium white, Lead white.

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A master collection of almost every pigment we carry - plus gum arabic (26 grams) to mix them up.
A few of the pigments are rare and therefore more expensive. In order to include them, we are using 1/2 portion measurements in this collection. The approximate weight of all the pigments has been included.
1/3 tablespoon measure of the following pigments:
Cadmium - 2.15g
Minium - 7.45g
Vermilion - 3.10g
Vermilion Genuine (1/2 portion) - 4g
Madder Lake - 1.25g
Orpiment (1/2 portion) - 1.75g
Indian Yellow - 0.86g
Gamboge - 2.0g
Yellow Ochre - 1.6g
Raw Sienna - 2.0g
Malachite (1/2 portion) - 1.5g
Terra Verta - 2.25g
Viridian - 1.5g
Verdigris (1/2 portion) - 2g
Lapis Lazuli genuine (1/2 portion) - 1.5g
Cerulean - 3.5g
Ultramarine - 1.75g
Dark Ultramarine - 2.0g
Pthalo Blue - 1.70g
Mineral Violet - 1.30g
Red Ochre - 2.45g
Burnt Sienna - 2.70g
Vine Black - 2.0g
Carbon Black - 0.75g
Titanium White - 3.0g
Lead White - 3.30g

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This PDF contains simple instructions to make paint - watercolor or gouache - out of pigments and gum arabic. There are two different methods shown with instructions and color images. While there are more complicated and specialized recipes out there - we are starting with the basics with this PDF. Learn More

Everything you need to get started in dip pen calligraphy.

These tools are our favorites for beginners - they are easy to use and care for and therefore will last a long time. The set has two nibs (size c-3 and c-4), a standard nib holder, iron gall ink and an ames lettering guide. The Medieval Calligraphy book is an additional add on for the set - there are lots of digital examples out there to look at. We do recommend getting the book because the other information contained within is useful and Drogin is one of the best beginner instruction books out there.

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