The Magic of Maya Blue
Turquoise Pigment for Printing & Painting | Made with Indigo | Light & Age Resistant | Crafted in Our Studio
Maya Blue is a brilliant turquoise pigment historically used by the pre-Columbian Mayan and Aztec civilizations. Revered for its vibrant hue and exceptional resistance to aging, this fascinating colour was rediscovered through archaeological findings. The secret of creating Maya Blue was uncovered by Michel Garcia, who developed a recipe to reproduce this ancient pigment in modern studios. We carefully craft this pigment ourselves, ensuring its purity and quality for your artistic projects.
Product Features:
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Made with Indigo: A rich, turquoise blue pigment ideal for artistic projects.
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Applications: Perfect for printing and painting on fabric, canvas, or strong paper, ideal for artworks, wall hangings, and more.
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Light & Age Resistant: Maya Blue maintains its brilliance over time, making it a long-lasting choice for artistic creations.
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Not Suitable for Dyeing: This pigment is intended for surface applications like painting and printing, not for dyeing fabric.
How to Use:
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Make Your Own Soya Milk:
- Soak 25g dry soya beans overnight in water.
- Rinse, blend with 500ml cold water for 5-7 minutes, then strain through muslin cloth.
- Fresh soya milk lasts 2-3 days in the fridge.
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Prepare the Pigment:
- Brush your canvas or fabric with soya milk and allow it to dry flat or on the line.
- Mix Maya Blue pigment with 1 part pigment to 3 parts soya milk.
- Add marbles or stones to the jar and shake vigorously, crushing the pigment into finer particles.
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Apply the Pigment:
- Use a brush, stencil, or roller to apply the pigment to your prepared surface.
- Optionally, add guar gum to thicken the mixture.
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Curing & Rinsing:
- Allow the pigment to dry for 1-2 weeks.
- Gently rinse to remove excess pigment and soya milk—vigorous washing may remove too much pigment.
Enjoy the process and let your creativity flow with this stunning, historic pigment, carefully made in our studio!
