Guédelon pigment sets
Unique sets of five dark or light pigments extracted and prepared at Guédelon for painting as in the Middle Ages.
product description
Immerse yourself in the world of medieval colors. Stone, earth, sand, ochre, and clay are extracted on the Guédelon site and prepared in the paint workshop by painters. As for the work with minerals at Guédelon, the stones are crushed and then sifted. The earth, sand, and clay are washed, and the color is extracted by sifting the mud. The residue obtained is dried, crushed, and finally sifted.
The light colors set includes:
– Ochre earth
– Burnt clay
– Yellow ochre
– Natural earth
– Clay earth
The dark colors set includes:
– Dust earth
– Hematite
– Red ochre
– Burnt ochre
– Brown ochre
You will also find recipes for learning how to prepare your colors and experiment with painting as they did in the 13th century. An ideal set for lovers of art, history, and craftsmanship.














