Pigment French Red Ochre

This French Red Ochre pigment is a natural mineral pigment sourced from the historic ochre deposits of Gargas ( Vaucluse) , a region renowned for its rich iron-based earth colors. Composed primarily of kaolinite clay and goethite, this ochre offers a warm, earthy red tone with subtle mineral variation and a naturally matte finish.

Processed using traditional physical methods — washing, settling, and fine grinding — this ochre retains the integrity of its mineral structure. It offers excellent lightfastness, long-term color stability, and reliable performance across a wide range of binders, including lime paint, fresco, plasters, casein, acrylics, oils, and water-based systems.

Favored by artists, conservators, and architectural finishers, French Red Ochre disperses easily while retaining the gentle granulation characteristic of true earth pigments. Its tone shifts softly with light and surface, making it well suited to both architectural finishes and studio practice. Durable, breathable, and deeply rooted in place, this pigment bridges historical craft and contemporary material use.

SAFETY DATA SHEET

IC: PR102

Composition : Kaolinite + Goethite (Si02+AL203+FE203)

Country of Origin: FRANCE

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