Welcome to Mr. Cornwall’s Creative Colours - pure powdered pigments. Created for the master and amateur alike.
This remarkable range of highly concentrated, premium pigment pastes is specially designed to work harmoniously with Odie’s Oil finishes, such as Super Penetrating Oil, Universal Oil, Wood Butter & even Wax. Whether you're highlighting intricate wood grains or adding a bold pop of colour, Mr. Cornwall’s Creative Colours lets you create a finish as unique as your imagination.
What Sets Mr. Cornwall’s Creative Colours Apart?
- All-Natural Ingredients: Made with food-safe 100% pure, finely ground pigments, refined from the natural metals of the earth. These pigments are of the finest quality, are fully oxidised and completely stable, meaning they will not fade over time. They offer excellent UV protection - sunscreen for the wood!
- Versatile Applications: Mix effortlessly with Odie’s Oil products to achieve customised finishes tailored to any project. The pigments can also be used in standalone applications for various artistic creations.
- Concentrated Brilliance: Each pigment is densely packed with colour, so a little goes a long way—giving you exceptional value and unmatched vibrancy.
- Professional-Grade Results: Whether you're enhancing furniture, cabinetry, or art pieces, the pigments provide a durable, eye-catching finish that protects your work for years to come.
Easy to Use, Hard to Forget
Applying Mr. Cornwall’s Creative Colours is simple. Just mix the desired pigment into your chosen Odie’s Oil finish and apply as you would normally. The pigments bond seamlessly with the oils, delivering vibrant, long-lasting results that are as durable as they are beautiful.
Make as little or as much stain as needed to complete a project, minimising waste. Add more or less pigment to control saturation of colour and even mix in other pigments to customise the color, value and tone. Utilise the different bases for the stain (oil, oil/solvent, wood butter and even the wax) to really tune in your colors and stand out from the crowd!
Getting Started: Making a Basic Stain
There are three basic ways of blending a stain:
1. Oil Based Stain with Odie’s Oil, Super Duper Oil, or Super Penetrating Oil:
- Choose the desired pigment and mix/stir it in very well with the selected oil.
- Apply with a non-woven pad (rated equal to or higher than your last sanding) in small circular motions, working the stain into the surface.
- Once buffed in, let set for 10 minutes to no longer than one hour.
- Buff off completely using a quality terry cotton towel until dry to touch.
- If an additional application of finish is desired, please allow 1-5 days of dry time.
- Variables such as drying conditions, humidity levels, products used, wood species or medium type, along with desired effects, are all to be considered.
2. Solvent Based Version Note: Odies Safer Solvent isn't able to be sent outside the US, however the same results/Food Safe status can be achieved by using De-Solv-It):
- Mix 1 part Odie’s Oil or Super Duper Oil with up to 2 parts Odie’s Safer Solvent.
- Add desired pigment and mix/shake well. The pigments may settle so be sure to keep the solution mixed well throughout the staining process.
- Apply with a non-woven pad (rated equal to or higher than your last sanding) in small circular motions, working the stain into the surface.
- Once buffed in, let set for 10 minutes to no longer than one hour.
- Buff off completely using a quality terry cotton towel until dry to touch.
- If an additional application of finish is desired, please allow 1-5 days of dry time.
- Variables such as drying conditions, humidity levels, products used, wood species or medium type, along with desired effects, are all to be considered.
3. Making a Patinating Wax:
- Fold and mash the desired pigment into the Odie's Wood Butter or Odie’s Wax on a paint pallet. A small amount of solvent may be used to soften the wax/butter if desired.
- Work a thin coat into surface using a non-woven pad (rated equal to or higher than your last sanding) let set up for approximately 1 hour and buff off all excess.
Hints and Tips:
- Start with a small amount of pigment, you can always add more pigment to deepen the color.
- Blend different pigments together to create custom colors.
- Water pop for a deeper impregnation of color
- Coarser sanding equals more color saturation (higher grits will yield less color saturation)
- For accurate repeatable stains, measure pigment and oil by weight.
Important:
Always run some samples and test product on a spare surface or inconspicuous area for color before applying to the finished project!
Final Notes:
Wood is a natural material. Each species and each piece may finish differently.
Let Your Creativity Shine
Ready to transform your woodworking into an art form? Explore the full range of Mr. Cornwall’s Creative Colours and discover how easy it is to elevate your projects with a splash of colour and a touch of brilliance.
Unlock the true potential of your timberwork with Mr. Cornwall’s Creative Colours.
