![]() ![]() Traditionally, many pigments were made from heavy metals, which are often extremely toxic. Painting: pigments containing heavy metals These are the effects of art supplies on your health and the environment This long and extensive article hopefully sheds some light on this topic for anyone who wants to be environmentally friendly, healthy and ethically responsible in their creative exploits. Although many harmful thinners, solvents, pigments derived from heavy metals and other toxic and environmentally harmful ingredients are already banned or regulated by the European Union, just as many of them are still used today. Reliable information can be difficult to find - this particular industry is very polluting and offers very little transparency. While there is much information to be found on veganism, sustainability and animal testing in clothing and cosmetics, not much has been written about sustainable and vegan art supplies. The sources that were used for this blog can be found at the bottom of this page. regulations concerning harmful substances A list of art brands with their stances on veganism.Oxgall as a binding agent in watercolor paint.The animal-derived pigment ivory black in paints and inks. ![]() Glycerine: a wetting agent in watercolor paint.Beeswax and animal fat in crayons and pencils.These art supplies contain animal ingredients.Chemical solvents and VOCs in paint, glue and thinner.Plastics in paint, varnish, lacquer and glue.Painting: pigments containing heavy metals.These are the effects of art supplies on your health and the environment. ![]()
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