Make your own PIGMENT POWDERS for (almost) FREE!

#BlackMagicCraft #Episode264

Pigment powders from model companies are a fantastic tool, and worth the cost in many cases. There is an awesome, much cheaper, alternative that gives you more colour variety though. Using chalk pastels to make your own pigment powder on demand is a great option for for hobbyists and model makers.

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[benmiles]

No way. Face palm moment. Thanks for this dude. I'll head to my art supplies store and get some tomorrow. I hope you got your back sorted out mate.

[DarkMatters]

Get well soon, Jeremy. And thank you for the video, DIY pigment powders are a really good thing 👌🏼

[AlexBabcock-hwiz]

Oh here's a thought on grinding up pastel chalk get some pill pulverisizers. These are cheap will grind it to powder some you could use to hold your favorite color pigments inside. Also so many ways to seal the chalk is fun to experiment.

[trav]

Great video I just started building terrain and playing RPG games and your channel is great. Also, feel your pain as I threw out my back two weeks ago and couldn’t move for three days.But after 2 weeks I’m able to move without much pain.

[cosmicwl]

Feel better soon, glad you shared this info!!

[CloverCreates]

I've been wanting to try out pigment powders for awhile, this is really helpful thank you

[lucasthomas]

Back pain is no joke man. hope you get to feeling better soon

[steffenseifarth]

thx for the great tip, didnt thought about it^^ get well soon!

[DrParka]

Oh yes, I've been doing this for a year, is really cheap and effective. 👍🏼

[Deximaru]

Dude, I feel your pain. Back injuries are a bitch!

[ImCassy]

Tip that helps. Buy some cheap low grit sandpaper (Dollarama sells some). Tear off a small piece and grind the chalk pastels into it. It makes quick work of the chalk pastels and you don't have to worry about large chunks coming off.

[SvenEnterlein]

I created my assortment of colored pigments by completely grinding up each piece on a piece of 80-grit sandpaper (inside my airbrush booth to reduce dusting). I then stored each color separately in a small container I got in an 8(?) pack at the dollar store. Total for everything was less than US$15 and they have served me well! I understand that the solid pieces store nicely but I didn't want to start "shaving" whenever I need a pigment, and the small containers store nicely.

[jorgealarcon]

I used mineral spirits for sealing pigments or dry pastels for years, until i discovered ultra matt varnishes. Either mix them with it and apply, or airbrush after applying in dry. Works like a charm and mantains the super dusty look.

[josray]

I grew up using pastels to shade action figures.. I always thought it was kind of a lost art since most use airbrushes to create those effects. I thought they looked really good. We'd use matte varnish to seal them and it made the colors pop even more. If you use a smaller stiffer brush and scrub the chalk directly you can get a lot more control when shading like a fold in a cape etc.

[bonsai_frost]

Next weeks episode: How to build your own sit-stand hobby desk.
Back pain is terrible, hope ya start feeling better soon!

[dabblingwithbonsai]

When you walked in, I said to my hubby that you've had snow! Even before you said anything!
With a small brush and a clear sealant you can do minis as well (I should think, Poppen Atelier does doll makeovers with pastels)
Get well soon! Cheers from snowy Finland <3

[PonyJammin]

This is also how a lot of doll customizers do their blushing and shading. It's neat when my hobbies overlap skills! :D

[BillMakingStuff]

I smashed all my pastels but you're right... I shoulda kept them intact. So much neater.

[williamodom]

Always love it when you upload! You’ve inspired me to buy a proxxon and start making my own terrain. Thank you!