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  1. Pumice Powder

    Pumice Powder

    Starting at: £5.70

    Volcanic rock in powdered form. Used to provide tooth to grounds. Learn More
  2. French Chalk

    French Chalk

    Starting at: £5.50

    French Chalk is a term commonly used to describe talcum powder and is also known as talc. This grade is very fine magnesium silicate  It is sometimes used as a filler in pastels, to make soft sticks that produce velvety marks as it has a soapy like consistency.

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  3. Rottenstone Pink

    Rottenstone Pink

    Starting at: £7.00

    Fine abrasive powder used historically for polishing daguerreotype plates. Can be used to age wooden frames and object's d'art. Learn More
  4. Gypsum

    Gypsum

    Starting at: £5.70

    Gypsum is powdered Calcium Sulphate, a traditional ingredient in gesso grounds used in southern Europe. One of the advantages of preparing your painting surface with gypsum is that it allows for a particularly even absorption of the paint film. It can also be added to acrylic primers to increase absorbency or add tooth to a surface. Learn More
  5. Rottenstone Grey

    Rottenstone Grey

    Starting at: £7.00

    Fine abrasive powder used historically for polishing daguerreotype plates. Can be used to age wooden frames and object's d'art. Learn More
  6. Whiting

    Whiting

    Starting at: £4.00

    Whiting is powdered Calcium Carbonate, which can be mixed with rabbit skin glue to create a chalk-based ground for oil, tempera, distemper or encaustic painting. Traditionally, whiting was an important ingredient when preparing painting surfaces in the north of Europe, as opposed to gypsum (Calcium Sulphate), which was widely used south of the Alps. Learn More

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