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NEW PRODUCTS!

Tea For Two Postcard Kit

$40.00

Tea for Two! This product is meant to be shared.


Set includes:

  • Two sets of 5 tea themed postcards printed on 140lb watercolor paper
  • Two 3-color dot cards made with all natural tea dye
  • Two water brush pens
  • Herbal (color changing!) tea to share: butterfly pea flower and hibiscus


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Tea Palette Dot Card

$20.00 $15.00

One dot card with 6 sample size dots. Just add water and paint!


Tea Colors:

  • Red
  • Rooibos
  • White
  • Chamomile
  • Mint
  • Matcha

All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Edible Paint Dots

$25.00

Just in time for al your upcoming holiday cookie decorating needs! A set of nine handmade watercolors dots. These colors are meant for food; they can also be used on paper but they are NOT LIGHTFAST at all.


Edible Colors:

  • Radish Skin
  • Beetroot
  • Annatto
  • Calendula
  • Kale
  • Cornflower
  • Butterfly Pea Flower
  • Purple Carrot
  • Red Cabbage


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.


Ingredients: Plum syrup, vegetable glycerin, water, thyme oil, radish, beetroot, annatto, calendula, kale, cornflower, butterfly pea, purple carrot, and red cabbage.


Please note: Some of the suggested use photos on this listing may show colors from a previous edible palette. The cover picture shows the current colors.

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Quinn's Pastel Jackpot - MINI PANS

$80.00

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A set of 19 watercolor paints in metal quarter pans. Half of these colors were made by Amanda using Quinn's simmer pot recipes, and other half are paints made fully by Quinn. Simmer pots are blends and will only be labeled by the extraction date.


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Simmer Pots - HALF PANS

$60.00

A set of six watercolor paints in metal half pans. Simmer pots are blends of multiple ingredients and will only be labeled by the extraction date.


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Pigment Salt

Pigment Salts: Full Set SMALL

$45.00

A set of five botanical pigment salts! The color changing pigment salts are made with pH sensitive pigments and modifiers to provide a unique watercolor blooming effect. Best used on wet paper/paint. Please note: a little goes a long way!!!


Set includes:

  • One 12g tin of red cabbage pigment salt
  • One 12g tin of red radish pigment salt
  • One 12g tin of butterfly pea flower pigment salt
  • One 12g tin of red hibiscus pigment salt
  • One 12g tin of pink rose pigment salt


Ingredients: Red cabbage, radish, butterfly pea flower, hibiscus, rose, citric acid, washing soda, salt.


LIGHTFASTNESS NOTE: We recommend protecting your artwork from extended exposure to direct sunlight for best results. Artwork can be digitally archived, framed or sprayed with UV spray, or displayed in an area that doesn't receive a lot of direct sunlight. Please reach out with any questions regarding lightfastness and protecting your work.

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Pigment Salts Full Set LARGE

$78.00

A set of five botanical pigment salts! The color changing pigment salts are made with pH sensitive pigments and modifiers to provide a unique watercolor blooming effect. Best used on wet paper/paint. Please note: a little goes a long way!!!


Set includes:

  • One 25g tin of red cabbage pigment salt
  • One 25g tin of red radish pigment salt
  • One 25g tin of butterfly pea flower pigment salt
  • One 25g tin of red hibiscus pigment salt
  • One 25g tin of pink rose pigment salt


Ingredients: Red cabbage, radish, butterfly pea flower, hibiscus, rose, citric acid, washing soda, salt.


LIGHTFASTNESS NOTE: We recommend protecting your artwork from extended exposure to direct sunlight for best results. Artwork can be digitally archived, framed or sprayed with UV spray, or displayed in an area that doesn't receive a lot of direct sunlight. Please reach out with any questions regarding lightfastness and protecting your work.

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Quinn's Rose Pigment Salt SMALL

$10.00

Made by Quinn! 100% of proceeds go to support holiday joy in our local community.


One 12g tin of pink rose pigment salt!


The color changing pigment salts are made with pH sensitive pigments and modifiers to provide a unique watercolor blooming effect. Best used on wet paper/paint. Please note: a little goes a long way!!!


Ingredients: Pink rose, citric acid, washing soda, salt.


LIGHTFASTNESS NOTE: We recommend protecting your artwork from extended exposure to direct sunlight for best results. Artwork can be digitally archived, framed or sprayed with UV spray, or displayed in an area that doesn't receive a lot of direct sunlight.

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Quinn's Rose Pigment Salt LARGE

$16.00

Made by Quinn! 100% of proceeds go to support holiday joy in our local community.


One 25g tin of pink rose pigment salt!


The color changing pigment salts are made with pH sensitive pigments and modifiers to provide a unique watercolor blooming effect. Best used on wet paper/paint. Please note: a little goes a long way!!!


Ingredients: Pink rose, citric acid, washing soda, salt.


LIGHTFASTNESS NOTE: We recommend protecting your artwork from extended exposure to direct sunlight for best results. Artwork can be digitally archived, framed or sprayed with UV spray, or displayed in an area that doesn't receive a lot of direct sunlight.

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Red Cabbage Pigment Salt SMALL

$12.00

One 12g tin of red cabbage pigment salt!


The color changing pigment salts are made with pH sensitive pigments and modifiers to provide a unique watercolor blooming effect. Best used on wet paper/paint. Please note: a little goes a long way!!!


Ingredients: Red cabbage, citric acid, washing soda, salt.


LIGHTFASTNESS NOTE: We recommend protecting your artwork from extended exposure to direct sunlight for best results. Artwork can be digitally archived, framed or sprayed with UV spray, or displayed in an area that doesn't receive a lot of direct sunlight.

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Red Cabbage Pigment Salt LARGE

$20.00

One 25g tin of red cabbage pigment salt!


The color changing pigment salts are made with pH sensitive pigments and modifiers to provide a unique watercolor blooming effect. Best used on wet paper/paint. Please note: a little goes a long way!!!


Ingredients: Red cabbage, citric acid, washing soda, salt.


LIGHTFASTNESS NOTE: We recommend protecting your artwork from extended exposure to direct sunlight for best results. Artwork can be digitally archived, framed or sprayed with UV spray, or displayed in an area that doesn't receive a lot of direct sunlight.

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Radish Pigment Salt SMALL

$12.00

One 12g tin of radish pigment salt!


The color changing pigment salts are made with pH sensitive pigments and modifiers to provide a unique watercolor blooming effect. Best used on wet paper/paint. Please note: a little goes a long way!!!


Ingredients: Radish skin, citric acid, washing soda, salt.


LIGHTFASTNESS NOTE: We recommend protecting your artwork from extended exposure to direct sunlight for best results. Artwork can be digitally archived, framed or sprayed with UV spray, or displayed in an area that doesn't receive a lot of direct sunlight.

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Radish Pigment Salt LARGE

$20.00

One 25g tin of radish pigment salt!


The color changing pigment salts are made with pH sensitive pigments and modifiers to provide a unique watercolor blooming effect. Best used on wet paper/paint. Please note: a little goes a long way!!!


Ingredients: Radish skin, citric acid, washing soda, salt.


LIGHTFASTNESS NOTE: We recommend protecting your artwork from extended exposure to direct sunlight for best results. Artwork can be digitally archived, framed or sprayed with UV spray, or displayed in an area that doesn't receive a lot of direct sunlight.

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Fluorescent Paints

Fluorescent Iris - DOT CARD

$15.00

Sold out

A set of four watercolor paints in sample dot size. Iris is naturally bioluminescent, so these paints will glow under black light.


Iris Colors:

  • Blue and Purple Bloom Blend
  • Black Blooms
  • Red and Pink Bloom Blend
  • Pink and White Bloom Blend


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Fluorescent Iris - HALF PANS

$48.00

Only a few left!

A set of four watercolor paints in metal half pans. Iris is naturally bioluminescent, so these paints will glow under black light.


Iris Colors:

  • Blue and Purple Bloom Blend
  • Black Blooms
  • Red and Pink Bloom Blend
  • Pink and White Bloom Blend


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Fluorescent Iris - MINI PANS

$25.00

A set of four watercolor paints in metal quarter pans. Iris is naturally bioluminescent, so these paints will glow under black light.


Iris Colors:

  • Blue and Purple Bloom Blend
  • Black Blooms
  • Red and Pink Bloom Blend
  • Pink and White Bloom Blend


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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HALF PANS

Black Sunflower - HALF PANS

$46.00

Only a few left!

A set of four watercolor paints in metal half pans. These colors were all made from the same plant!


Black Sunflower Colors:

  • Iron Modifier
  • Quick Blanch
  • Twice-laked
  • Fermented


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Wandwood Palette - HALF PANS

$46.00

A set of four watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.


Wandwood Colors:

  • Elder
  • Willow
  • Alder
  • Holly


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Deluxe Fantastic Plants - HALF PANS

$95.00

Only a few left!

A set of nine watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.


Fantastic Colors:

  • Phoenix Ash: mixed charred foliage
  • Trelawney's Tessomancy: mixed tea blend
  • Dragon's Blood: tree resin
  • Powdered Root of Asphodel: asphodel root
  • Full Moon Fluxweed: flixweed
  • Infusion of Wormwood: mugwort
  • Lily's Eyes: orange lilies
  • Dirigible Plum: black plum pits
  • Elder Wand: black elder bark


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Abridged Fantastic Plants - HALF PANS

$70.00

PLEASE NOTE: These are the same colors featured in the Ultimate Fantastic Plants Set.


A set of six watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.


Fantastic Colors:

  • Dragon's Blood: tree resin
  • Powdered Root of Asphodel: asphodel root
  • Full Moon Fluxweed: flixweed
  • Lily's Eyes: orange lilies
  • Dirigible Plum: black plum pits
  • Elder Wand: black elder bark


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Broom Cupboard - HALF PANS

$46.00

A set of four watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.


Broomstick Colors:

  • Ebony
  • Mahogany
  • Walnut
  • Maple


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Botanical Abortifacients - HALF PANS

$48.00

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A set of four watercolors in metal half pans. Send me proof of vote and get $5 off! Optional: request a FREE blank uterus dot card in the order notes (no dots included, just to paint for fun).


Please note: this is a novelty product designed to encourage voting and not intended to act as or replace medical advice: please contact a medical provider or trained herbalist instead. DO NOT INGEST THE PAINTS THROUGH ANY ORIFICE!!!


Abortifacient Colors:

  • Tansy
  • Yarrow
  • Mugwort
  • Bloodwort


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Fluorescent Iris - HALF PANS

$48.00

Only a few left!

A set of four watercolor paints in metal half pans. Iris is naturally bioluminescent, so these paints will glow under black light.


Iris Colors:

  • Blue and Purple Bloom Blend
  • Black Blooms
  • Red and Pink Bloom Blend
  • Pink and White Bloom Blend


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Earth Palette - HALF PANS

$60.00

A set of six watercolor paints in metal half pans.


Earth Palette Colors:

  • Avocado Pit
  • Pine Cone
  • Dandelion
  • Sand Cherry Leaf
  • Peach Pit
  • Chokecherry


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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MINI PANS

Deluxe Fantastic Plants - MINI PANS

$50.00

A set of nine watercolor paints in metal quarter pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.


Fantastic Colors:

  • Phoenix Ash: mixed charred foliage
  • Trelawney's Tessomancy: mixed tea blend
  • Dragon's Blood: tree resin
  • Powdered Root of Asphodel: asphodel root
  • Full Moon Fluxweed: flixweed
  • Infusion of Wormwood: mugwort
  • Lily's Eyes: orange lilies
  • Dirigible Plum: black plum pits
  • Elder Wand: black elder bark


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Fluorescent Iris - MINI PANS

$25.00

A set of four watercolor paints in metal quarter pans. Iris is naturally bioluminescent, so these paints will glow under black light.


Iris Colors:

  • Blue and Purple Bloom Blend
  • Black Blooms
  • Red and Pink Bloom Blend
  • Pink and White Bloom Blend


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Earth Palette - MINI PANS

$30.00

A set of six watercolor paints in mini pans. Mini pans measure about 40% of our regular pan size.


Earth Palette Colors:

  • Avocado Pit
  • Pine Cone
  • Dandelion
  • Sand Cherry Leaf
  • Peach Pit
  • Chokecherry


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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DOt Cards

Dragon Palette - DOT CARDS

$12.00

A set of three watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.


Dragon Colors:

  • Dragon's Blood
  • Dragonfruit Bloom
  • Snapdragon


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Draught of Living Death - DOT CARD

$12.00

A set of three watercolor paints in metal half pans. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.


Living Death Colors:

  • Powdered Root of Asphodel
  • Infusion of Wormwood
  • Sophophorous Bean Juice


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Broom Cupboard - DOT CARD

$15.00

A set of four watercolor paints in sample dot size. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.


Broomstick Colors:

  • Ebony
  • Mahogany
  • Walnut
  • Maple


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Wandwood Palette - DOT CARD

$15.00

Only a few left!

A set of four watercolor paints in sample dot size. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.


Wandwood Colors:

  • Elder
  • Willow
  • Alder
  • Holly


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Fantastic Plants - DOT CARD

$20.00

A set of six watercolor paints in sample dot size. These paints were made with real plants that inspired the magical flora.


Fantastic Colors:

  • Dragon's Blood: tree resin
  • Powdered Root of Asphodel: asphodel root
  • Full Moon Fluxweed: flixweed
  • Lily's Eyes: orange lilies
  • Dirigible Plum: black plum pits
  • Elder Wand: black elder bark


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Pick Your Poison - DOT CARD

$15.00

CAUTION!! These paints were made from real poisonous plants and should be used with extra care. DO NOT CONSUME THE PAINTS. Wash your hands, brush, and water immediately after use.


A set of four watercolor paints in sample dot size. 


Poisonous Colors:

  • Pokeberry
  • Deadly Nightshade
  • Foxglove
  • Golden Trumpet


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Frida Dot Card

$13.00

"I paint flowers so they will not die." - Frida Kahlo


This dot card is inspired by Frida, her favorite flowers, and her signature flower crown. Each card is printed on 140lb watercolor paper and has four mini dots.


Frida's Flower Colors:

  • Bougainvillea
  • Marigold
  • Dahlia
  • Rosa


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Botanical Abortifacients - DOT CARD

$15.00

A set of four watercolors in sample dot size. Send me proof of vote and get $5 off!


Please note: this is a novelty product designed to encourage voting and not intended to act as or replace medical advice: please contact a medical provider or trained herbalist instead. DO NOT INGEST THE PAINTS THROUGH ANY ORIFICE!!!


Abortifacient Colors:

  • Tansy
  • Yarrow
  • Mugwort
  • Bloodwort


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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PostCard Kits

Fantastic Plants Postcard Kit

$35.00

Everything you need to get started on your magical painting journey!


Kit includes:

  • One 6-color Fantastic Plants dot card
  • Five themed postcards printed on 140lb watercolor paper
  • One water brush pen


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.

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Educational CONTENT

Deluxe Course Bundle (Physical book + ebook + video)

$50.00

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The purchase of this item includes one physical copy of the 70 page book mailed to you, one digital download of the ebook, and access to our full set of instructional videos. To access the videos, you will receive an invitation to register for an account on our website within 48 hours and the video will be automatically uploaded to your account.

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Full Digital Course (Ebook + Video)

$45.00

The purchase of this item includes one immediate digital download of our 70 page ebook, and access to our full set of instructional videos. To access the videos, you will receive an invitation to register for an account on our website within 48 hours and the video will be automatically uploaded to your account.

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Boulder Lakes Book (Physical Copy)

$25.00

The purchase of this item includes one physical copy of the 70 page beginner's guide to making lake pigments mailed to you.




Details: 70 pages


Contents:


Foreword by Stephanie Rault


Introduction and History

Did you know that Van Gogh made his own lake pigments?


Part One: Introduction to Lake Pigments with Helpful Terms Explained

A brief explanation of chemical terms, a look at pH, and a few helpful photos and diagrams.


Part Two: Tools and Materials

A detailed look at all the tools with recommendations for substitutions.


Part Three: A Closer Look at Ingredients

Mordants and precipitators explained, and other factors that affect ingredients.


Part Four: All About Dye!

Learn about the nutrients that make the dye, sourcing ingredients, and dye extraction methods.


Part Five: Making Lake Pigments

Putting everything together with a step-by-step guide to laking.


Part 6: Watercolor Binder

Turning the pigments into paint.


Part 7: Recipes


Bibliography

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Boulder Lakes Book (Digital Download)

$20.00

The purchase of this item includes one digital download of our complete beginner's guide to making lake pigments, delivered immediately to the email address used for purchase.



Details: 70 pages


Contents:


Foreword by Stephanie Rault


Introduction and History

Did you know that Van Gogh made his own lake pigments?


Part One: Introduction to Lake Pigments with Helpful Terms Explained

A brief explanation of chemical terms, a look at pH, and a few helpful photos and diagrams.


Part Two: Tools and Materials

A detailed look at all the tools with recommendations for substitutions.


Part Three: A Closer Look at Ingredients

Mordants and precipitators explained, and other factors that affect ingredients.


Part Four: All About Dye!

Learn about the nutrients that make the dye, sourcing ingredients, and dye extraction methods.


Part Five: Making Lake Pigments

Putting everything together with a step-by-step guide to laking.


Part 6: Watercolor Binder

Turning the pigments into paint.


Part 7: Recipes


Bibliography


Copyright: This e-book purchase is one license for personal use. Please do not share.

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EDIBLE PAINT

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EDIBLE PAINT: Full Collection

$70.00 $65.00

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FLASH SALE!


Just in time for al your upcoming holiday cookie decorating needs! A set of nine handmade watercolors in food-safe, plastic half pans. These colors are meant for food; they can also be used on paper but they are NOT LIGHTFAST at all.


Edible Colors:

  • Radish Skin
  • Beetroot
  • Annatto
  • Calendula
  • Kale
  • Cornflower
  • Butterfly Pea Flower
  • Purple Carrot
  • Red Cabbage


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.


Ingredients: Plum syrup, vegetable glycerin, water, thyme oil, radish, beetroot, annatto, calendula, kale, cornflower, butterfly pea, purple carrot, and red cabbage.


Please note: Some of the suggested use photos on this listing may show colors from a previous edible palette. The cover picture shows the current colors.

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Edible Paint Dots

$25.00

Just in time for al your upcoming holiday cookie decorating needs! A set of nine handmade watercolors dots. These colors are meant for food; they can also be used on paper but they are NOT LIGHTFAST at all.


Edible Colors:

  • Radish Skin
  • Beetroot
  • Annatto
  • Calendula
  • Kale
  • Cornflower
  • Butterfly Pea Flower
  • Purple Carrot
  • Red Cabbage


All paints are vegan, organic, and locally sourced, handmade in small batches in Boulder, Colorado.


Ingredients: Plum syrup, vegetable glycerin, water, thyme oil, radish, beetroot, annatto, calendula, kale, cornflower, butterfly pea, purple carrot, and red cabbage.


Please note: Some of the suggested use photos on this listing may show colors from a previous edible palette. The cover picture shows the current colors.

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