Dyes dissolve in liquids. This gives them the ability to stain porous materials such as cloth or wood. Pigments do not dissolve but instead disperse as very fine particles. They have very limited staining power on their own and need an additional binder to make the particles adhere once the liquid medium has evaporated or dried.

Our all-natural pigments can be found in the Natural Earths and Ochers and the Colonial Naturals categories. All our other pigment categories are man-made or man-made on a natural base.

We do not sell our pigments for cosmetic purposes. They have not been tested and approved for use as pharmaceutical grade and are not ground fine enough for cosmetic applications.

No. The particles are too large and they will not implant.

No. All of our pigments are inorganic. That means that they are of mineral origin and, like rocks, cannot be broken down by microorganisms. Therefore significant amounts of excess pigment should be thrown into the trash to be disposed of at a proper landfill that protects water sources.

Pigments can be mixed to create an infinite number of shades. However some pigments may already be a mixture of more than one color. Too 

Dyes are used instead of pigments when creating the body of the candle because pigments can interfere with the capillary action of the wick. However due to their opaque nature, pigments and micas are the choice for over-dipping. All of our pigments and micas are safe for use in both decorative and burnable candles.

Yes, all of our colors can be used for crayons. Many of our colors are the same used by large crayon manufacturers. If making crayons for very small children that may ingest them, it is advisable to use food safe colorants instead.

Yes. We ship to the whole world. If it is in some remote small countries, it is recommended to consult us before purchasing.