Natural Pigments
What do we call the colored powder that makes paint “have color”?
Pigment.
What are the 3 primary colors?
Red, yellow, blue.
What do we call it when we combine two colors to make a new color?
Mixing.
What do we call materials we get from Earth that people use (like plants, water, minerals)?
Natural resources.
What is paint made from (two main parts)?
Pigment + binder (and sometimes water/solvent).
Name one natural source we can get color from (plant, rock, or animal)
Example answers: plants / berries / leaves / flowers / soil / rocks / charcoal / insects
What color do you get when you mix blue + yellow?
Green.
What do you add to a color to make it lighter?
White (to make a tint).
Is water a natural resource?
Yes.
Which one is usually used to color fabric: pigment or dye?
Dye.
What natural material can make a strong black pigment?
Charcoal (or burnt wood)
What color do you get when you mix red + yellow?
Orange.
What do you add to a color to make it darker?
Black (to make a shade).
Why should we not waste natural resources when making art?
Because resources can run out or get polluted;
we want to protect nature.
Which one is usually a powder that gives paint its color: pigment or dye?
Pigment.
What natural source can make yellow or orange dye/pigment?
Turmeric (also acceptable: saffron, marigold, onion skin).
What are the 3 secondary colors?
Green, orange, purple (violet).
If a paint is too thick and hard to spread, what can we add (a safe example)?
Water (or a binder/medium).
Give one eco-friendly choice we can make in art class.
use less water, reuse containers, recycle paper, use natural pigments, clean brushes in a smart way.
What is a “binder”?
Something that holds pigment together and helps it stick (like glue, egg, oil).
What natural resource was used long ago to make blue paint (a mineral)
Lapis lazuli (also acceptable: azurite)
What tool shows how colors connect (primary, secondary, and more)?
A color wheel.
What happens if you add too much water to paint?
The color becomes weak/transparent and may run or not cover well.
What is one problem if people mine too many minerals for pigments?
It can damage land/habitats, cause pollution, or use lots of energy.
Why might natural pigments look different each time we make them?
Because nature changes (different plants/soil), amounts change, mixing time changes, and the binder/water changes.