Casein Milk protein. Makes a fast-drying waterproof tempera paint. Also used as a strong water based glue. To make as a binder for artists’ use (all measurements by weight): 3 parts Casein powder 20 parts cold water 1 part Borax 5 parts hot water Instructions Mix the casein powder and cold water in a bowl. Soak…
Gilders Whiting Calcium Carbonate. Inert filler. Used with Rabbit Skin Glue to make traditional gesso. Also used for opacity in gouache and for white in soft pastels. Product code: 120 Safety Data Sheet Based on available information, this material is not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Download full SDS
Marble Dust Calcium Carbonate. Dense, inert filler. May be used with acrylic paints and mediums to give tooth or impasto. Product code: 123 Safety Data Sheet Based on available information, this material is not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Download full SDS
Bologna Chalk Natural mineral filler. Monoclinic prismatic crystals of hydrated calcium-sulfate carbonate. Superior whiting for traditional gesso. Easy to polish yet mechanically strong. Product code: 127 Safety Data Sheet Based on available information, this material is not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Download full SDS
Pumice Powder (Ultra Fine) Extra fine Pumice Powder. Soft abrasive for cutting and polishing. Filler for timber grain. Product code: 141 Safety Data Sheet Based on available information, this material is not classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Download full SDS
Pumice Powder (Medium) 00 Grade Pumice Powder. Soft abrasive for cutting and polishing. Filler for timber grain. Can be added to paints or ground to give tooth. Product code: 124 Safety Data Sheet This material is hazardous according to health criteria of Safe Work Australia. Download full SDS
Magnesium Carbonate Used to stiffen printing inks. Reduces gloss level. Becomes transparent once added to ink. Not recommended for addition to oil paint as it increases water-sensitivy of paint films. Product code: 126 Safety Data Sheet xxx Download full SDS
Ammonium Chloride Sal Ammoniac Water soluble, mildly acidic crystalline salt. Used in the reaction of cupric metals. Product code: 139 Safety Data Sheet xxx Download full SDS
Sodium Carbonate Soda Ash. Strong alkali predominantly employed for the manufacture of lake pigments such as madder lake. Makes lye solutions. Product code: 130 Safety Data Sheet Based on available information, this material is classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Download full SDS
Potassium Carbonate Potash. Water-soluble white salt used to form strongly alkaline solutions. For manufacture of lake pigments. Also used for wax saponification, hardening of rosin. Product code: 156 Safety Data Sheet Based on available information, this material is classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Download full SDS
