a buddy of mine from southern california sent me some rocks from his land.
he has made pigments from them and thought i would enjoy trying myself.
of course these need to be ground much finer, need to find a mortar and pestle.
the colors are amazing have numerous other reds, yellows and oranges along with one dark brown.
he also sent a chunk of asphaltum to try.
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