Iroiro II Seashells Set

 Azuki, Miso and Umi are the latest colours made from premium Japanese synthetic mineral pigments. Like other colours in the Iroiro collection, these unique colours are made from very fine and evenly ground pigments which dissipate beautifully on paper. If you enjoy using mute palettes, these colours are not to be missed.

Each of these little shells contain about 1/4 of a half pan, which makes these normally highly priced pigments much more affordable for you to explore.

Here are the colours included:

- Azuki
- Miso
- Umi

To achieve the best results, I recommended you place a small amount of water on the paint for approximately 3 minutes to activate it.

This set also includes:

- A small travel tin
- A hand-painted colour chart
- A strong magnet has been attached to each pan for your convenience
- All colours will be wrapped individually in foil to protect them during delivery

These artist-grade paints are all hand-mulled in tiny batches by me in Melbourne, Australia. I sourced and tested pigments from both local and international suppliers to create this collection. I made my own binder which includes natural ingredients such as gum, honey and a little bit of natural preservative. Each pigment has its own recipe as they react very differently when mixed. I have spent hours and made countless batches of test paint to get a good balance of pigment to binder. Unlike many commercial watercolours, no fillers are used in the process, only binder and pigment. In some colours, up to 70% pigment was used. All pans are hand-poured and dried gradually in three layers to ensure they are fully filled. It takes at least two weeks to complete each pan depending on the weather and the pigment.

Please note, even though I tried my best to make each pan perfect, they won't be. Some cracking might appear on some colours due to the climate or the pigment. Cracking in the pan will not affect the use or the ability of the paint to re-wet.

WARNING:
Some of these colours contain Copper which could be toxic if swallowed in great quantities. Do not eat or drink when you use them and make sure you wash your hands thoroughly after usage.
- They are definitely not for human consumption!
- Keep out of reach of small children and animals.
- Please consult a medical professional in case of emergency.

Lightfastness:
These semi-precious earth pigments have an 'excellent' lightfastness rating. The colour index is indicated on the packaging for your information

IMPORTANT SHIPPING INFORMATION

COVID-19 Update:

Due to the current limitation to shipping across the world, shipping time will be slightly affected. Please follow this link to view the latest estimated shipping time from Auspost. 

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All orders will be shipped as standard delivery (with tracking) except dot cards which will be shipped via international letter. 

Please note, unfortunately, shipping is not available to some countries due to the current situation. Please see link above to see the full list of the countries that are currently unavailable for delivery. 

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