Since 1977, Kremer Pigmente has been producing the finest quality historical and modern pigments for customers worldwide. Starting as a one-man company founded by chemist Dr. Georg Kremer, the brand has been steadily growing to international acclaim.
It All Started with Pigments
In 1970, founder and chemist Dr. Georg Kremer was given a request from a friend to create an intense blue shade made of cobalt-containing glass, which was no longer available at the time. The pigment had been used historically by ancient Egyptians and found a revival in popularity during the Baroque-period. After extensive research, Kremer was able to recreate the pigment recipe which served as a foundation for what Kremer Pigmente does today.
The company rapidly expanded as they continued reviving rare pigments found in ancient history such as vermilion, smalt, and lapis lazuli. In 1984, the founder purchased an old flour mill in Aichstetten in the Allgäu region of Germany, which they converted into a Colour-Mill. This building is now the home to the majority of Kremer’s pigment production, while also serving as a warehouse, a sales headquarters, and showroom.
Today the company produces 1500 pigments of only the highest quality and purity, from recreations of historical pigments to brand new creations. They’ve become the world market leader in the field of historic pigments, and are now carried here at Above Ground Art Supplies! Read on to view all the Kremer Pigment products that we are happy to carry as the only distributor in Canada.
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Kremer Pigments
The company produces 250 of its 1500 pigments in their historic colour mill. Due to their highest quality and purity standards, Kremer Pigmente has become the world market leader in the field of historic pigments.
“Our research surrounding old recipes of traditional paint brings the spotlight back to many long-forgotten colours. In addition, we experiment with many different materials such as stones, bones or roots which allows us to create new, unknown shades and variations of hues,” says David Kremer, CEO, stemming from the second generation of the Kremer Family. Besides the handmade historic pigment range, Kremer Pigmente also distributes modern, synthetic pigments.
Kremer Pigment Sets
These curated assortments of Kremer’s world-class pigments are structured introductions that help you choose combinations and themes. Small jars are put together according to different topics like ‘kremer-made pigments’ or ‘icelandic earth colours’ inspired by colours found in the natural world.
Earth Pigment Set
Curated set of pigments inspired by the colours found in the natural world. Features 12 jars of Kremer’s world-famous pigments.
Icelandic Earth Colours
In the western part of Iceland, around the volcano Snaefellsjoekull, a great variety of minerals can be found. In cooperation with landscape painter Peter Lang, Kremer collected three vibrant earth colors during the midsummer season: Snaefellsjoekull Red, Heydalsvegur Yellow and Brimisvellir Green to create this set.
Kremer Pigments – Starter Set
Perfect starter set for beginners just starting their journey with pigments. Contains 8 curated jars of Kremer’s most popular pigments, plus 1 liter of acrylic dispersion K 498.
Pearl Luster Binder Set
The semi-transparent pigments give a coating that create a soft and deep sheen, characteristic of pearls and mother-of-pearls.
Pearl Iridescent Set
Pearlescent pigments create effects similar to those of pearls or mother-of-pearls, and are highly lightfast. This range contains a selection of golden and bronze pigments as well as a combination of Magic Pigments.
Kremer Wooden Box Sets
Kremer offers many beautifully curated sets that come in wooden boxes, perfect for storage. Shop from our selection below:
Kremer Paint-Making Sets
Want to have complete control over what materials you use to create? Consider Kremer paint and ink making sets, featuring their specialty pigments. The sets include pigments, binders, mediums, and the relevant tools needed to make your own paint.
Watercolour Making Set
The set gives the user the opportunity to prepare the medium from scratch using Gum Arabic pieces, or to directly mix the pigments with Kremer’s ready-made Watercolor Medium. The self-made colour is suitable for immediate use or storage in pans.
Oil Paint Making Set
Make your own oil paint with everything you need in this convenient set. Including mediums, tools, aluminum tubes and Kremer’s finest pigments.
Historical Ink Set
Make your own historical inks with this set! This DIY set includes everything you need including Kremer’s pigments, mediums and a recipe booklet to make your very own inks inspired by historical practices.
Kremer's Pigments Recipe Books
You can also purchase Kremer Pigment Recipe books separately! Learn how to use Kremer fine pigments to create paint, inks and dyes.
Historical Ink Recipe Book
Booklet with 11 simple recipes for the production of historical inks. The detailed listing of all ingredients offers the possibility to produce inks sustainably and according to individual needs.
Plant Dye Recipe Book
Practical tips from the preparation of the textile material to the dyeing process. The simple recipes give a natural variety of colours. Recipes are with blue wood, yellow wood, madder root, turmeric, walnut shells, birch leaves and mallow flowers.
Pigment Recipe Book
The Recipe Book helps to source pigments and materials for each specific application. The 37 recipes are divided into the following categories: watercolour, egg tempera, acrylic paint, wall paint, oil paint and varnishes.
Indigo Dye Recipe Book
The book details descriptions of the dyeing technique and lists the materials needed, providing an ideal introduction to indigo dyeing which helps the dyer maintain a sustainable application.
Kremer Mediums
When it comes to the world of pigments, the correct binding medium is as important as the pigment itself. Kremer’s product range includes organic binders such as animal glues, natural oils, waxes and natural & synthetic resins, as well as special varnishes and oils.
Oil Mediums
These mediums are helpful additions to your studio, in the creation and use of oil paints!
Watercolour Mediums
These traditional watercolour mediums from Kremer help improve the flow, consistency, and handling of colour while supporting smooth application and lasting results.
Book-Binding Mediums
These bookbinding mediums and adhesives are valued for their strength, and archival qualities in book arts and paper restoration. They’re commonly used for binding, repairing, and paper preparation.
Kremer Watercolours
The highest quality in the production and processing of pure materials ensures an extraordinary luminosity of Kremer watercolour paints. These are elaborately handcrafted from historical and modern pigments according to ancient recipes.
Choose from a large variety of these compact, portable watercolour sets made from Kremer’s legendary pigments.