Grinding your own paint from raw pigment gives you control over consistency, concentration, and working properties that pre-mixed paints can't match. Schmincke mills these pigments to exacting fineness, then sieves them to ensure uniform particle size, the foundation for smooth, grindable paint. High lightfastness ratings mean colors you mix today won't shift or fade years down the line, critical for work you intend to last.

The 48-color range covers essential earth tones, vibrant synthetics, and specialty pigments difficult to find elsewhere. Pair them with Schmincke's ready-to-use binders for oil, watercolor, gouache, acrylic, or relief printing, no chemistry degree required. You control pigment load: dense, saturated color for bold passages or sheer, luminous washes for glazing. Custom mixing also eliminates unnecessary additives and fillers found in some commercial paints.

Each 100ml jar contains substantial pigment volume for extended experimentation. Artists working in historical techniques, conservators matching specific hues, and painters seeking maximum color intensity rely on this direct pigment-to-binder approach. The process connects you to paint's physical nature while delivering performance tailored precisely to your needs.