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cowboy:
Huh? That's strange, hehe. If theirs enough there for a batch of paint - I bet it'd have some mojo to go with it ;D.

mbs:
They find what the locals call paint rocks in the pee dee region of SC. They are partially solidified clay rocks with a powder core.

sadiejane:
when i do not have access to what i need in my environment, get my earth pigments from cedar mountain drum works in portland oregon.
there is also a place online called earth pigments, tho i have never ordered from them, they have a huge selection of colors.
one of the best books i have ever read regarding earth pigments is called earth pigments and paint of the california indians by paul douglas campbell.
if you are really into earth pigments, this book is a must have.

i typically mix pigments with hide glue, but just like sinewing a bow, it must be kept warm while using.
you can use egg whites and i also have a small jar of acrylic medium that i use sometimes tho it is not "primitive"
you cannot use water as the pigments will just dry and turn back to dust.
i have painted bows and then sealed with various mediums.
but i would suggest ya try yr pigments on a sample piece of whatever material you are painting then using yr sealer to see how they work together before applying to yr actual piece.

if you do a google search, you will find a great deal of info on red ochre, the history, how it was used, how it was protected, and the sacredness of earth pigments, esp red ochre to many nna peoples.

Scowler:
Good thread.  I experiment with petroglyph-style art (oil on canvas) and have been thinking about using natural pigments on actual stone. 

Sparrow:
Them S.C. ocher rocks are up in Chesterfield county too !  '  Frank

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