Pure Graphite Powder

Pure Graphite Powder

Natural graphite powder with up to 99% carbon content. A versatile and durable black pigment that offers unique possibilities in all painting techniques. Graphite powder allows you to create from soft grays to deep, rich blacks.

Ideal for:

• Creating colours
• Sketches and drawings with exceptional detail and smooth transitions
• Mixed techniques where you need control over color intensity
• Underpainting and canvas preparation before painting
• Metallic effects and graphite texture in contemporary works

Applications

• Tempera: Mixes with egg or binders for classic technique
• Watercolor/Gouache: Dissolves easily for transparent or opaque applications
• Oil paints: Adds depth and rich black tones
• Acrylics: Fast drying and stable results
• Fresco/Lime: Resistant to alkaline environments in murals

Characteristics

• Excellent lightfastness – does not fade over time
• Neutral pH, safe for all surfaces
• Economical – little powder yields much colour
• Natural product without toxic substances
• Compatible with all binders and mediums
• Color rendering: Gray to deep black
• Carbon content: Up to 99% pure graphite