How to Store Natural Earth Pigments
Natural earth pigments can enter your life in a myriad of ways. You might collect earth pigments to explore paint making or you might be interested in displaying the earthy energy they emit throughout your home. Storing earth pigments is a part of the magic; It gives the earth room to express itself amongst your home or studio.
How to Store Natural Earth Pigments
Natural earth pigments can be stored as either rocks or pigments. Upon the ownership of natural earth pigments the preference is at your own will.
Storing Natural Earth Pigments in the Studio
If you are working in a studio with natural earth pigments, you will find you will need to store pigment powder. Pigment powder is best kept in glass jars, as plastic tends to stain. You can choose any type of glass jar that appeals to you. You can start a collection of glass jars from kitchen recyclables, or spend the afternoon in a handful of vintage shops.
I prefer to sort my pigment by color and location. Once pigment powder is created, use a funnel to slowly fill your jars. I prefer to label my jars with the color, location, and date the pigment was collected. I keep my pigments stored on a shelving unit. For pigments (rocks and soils) that I have yet to process into powder, I keep them stored in glass jars or left out to celebrate.
Displaying Natural Rocks in Your Home
Storing pigments in your home for decoration may or may not require containers. You can store iron rocks throughout your home on shelves, coffee tables, desks - wherever you desire. The presence of rocks in a home can weigh a space. They have a big, earth presence and can bring organic shapes to room decor.
If you choose to keep the rocks out of jars, consider stacking 1-2 on a pile of books, or as an anchor on a shelf. If you like the look of glass jars, both modern and vintage, consider lining them up on a mantel, or as a centerpiece for a table.
