/ɪnˈtrɪnsɪk/
belonging naturally; essential.
“access to the arts is intrinsic to a high quality of life”

What is the Intrinsic Colour Collection? A set of 12 shades of atmospheric colour, 9 of which are shades unique to this set of colours.

Being water based, they are non-flammable, environmentally friendly and afford you a longer working time than alcohol based stains and dyes. They sink deeply into the wood and preserve the appearance of the figure in the wood, releasing the hidden subtleties and enhancing chatoyance. Apply more than one coat of dye to build up sumptuous depth of colour and atmosphere, and add a black or earth undercoat for an even more dramatic effect. The downloadable video guide goes into depth about using the colours in a variety of techniques.

For the adventurous colourist, Intrinsic Colours can be mixed together to create even more shades or thinned with water for a lighter shade.

Presentation: Professional presentation is important, and like Hampshire Sheen, the range has been designed to present it as a professional quality product.

It is important these days for an independent product to stand out from its more established competitors.

The sets of 15ml and 150ml bottles come in their own boxes with wipe-clean labels so the colour name can always be visible, a printed guide to Martin’s colouring technique, going over the important points of how to apply the Intrinsic Colour range. There is also a handy guide for colourblind woodturners and woodworkers wishing to use the colours to their work. See below for this information, too. The 150ml also comes with a ve

The sets are a brilliant and affordable way for woodturners and woodworkers  to try the dyes out before taking the plunge with individual colours or the complete boxed set.

Lightfast? No colour is 100% lightfast. They will all fade in time. The pigment manufacturer has given me assurance that they are light fast for at least as long as a normal household paint. To increase the lifetime of the colours, keep finished pieces out of direct sunlight and consider using a UV filtered finishing oil underneath the final finish as an additional layer of protection.

The Colours: See the Instagram gallery below of photos tagged #intrinsiccolours or #intrinsiccolour for examples of completed work by others. Whilst they have pretty descriptive names, to colourblind people, they won’t mean much. After speaking to couple of colourblind woodturners, I’m pleased to say that there will be a detailed guide of what each colour is in each product in the range, ensuring that everyone can use the colours successfully.

 

Whats Included:

Supply Pack: 1 Boxed set of twelve 15 ml bottled water based colours.

Black: In several coats you can build up a deep, pure black shade, Burnt Orange: A dark orange, on the orangey side of brown, Earth: A warm brown, the colour of drying mud. Sounds bad, but makes a great undercoat or accent colour, Flame: A bright yellow-orange. Add luxurious fire by blending with Burnt Orange and Ruby, Forest Green: Rich green, quite dark, a lot like Jade. A great accent colour and blends well with Straw and Honey, Honey: A glorious yellow. Superb as a bold single colour or a ‘wash’ overcoat, Midnight Blue: Deep blue with hint of purple. Add to quilted figure and catch the purple glint as you turn the piece, Plum: Sumptuous Purple. Looks quite Royal, lending an air of expense to your work, Ruby: Darkish red, Ruby adds a deep and opulent shade which blends superbly with Burnt Orange, Stone Blue: A fairly bright blue. Mixes magnificently with Midnight Blue, Straw: A rich yellowy-green. Almost grasslike, one of the brightest colours and mixes well with Stone Blue to create a luxury green, White: A pure white dye perfect for white-washing your work or turning the rest of the colours into lighter, more pastel shades. Please note that this dye will not colour your workpiece white, it is not a paint and should be used as a wash.

 

Two Minute Tutorial

Coming soon

 

~ Basic Application

Sand your work perfectly to at least 400 grit;

1. Shake bottle before use;
2. Apply at least two coats using cloth, paper towel, brush or airbrush or other media allowing to dry thoroughly between coats;
3. (Optional) Apply your Oil and allow to cure;
4. Seal the wood an appropriate sealer, and allow to dry thoroughly;
5. Lightly cut the sealer back;
6. Apply your preferred fifinish.

~ Uses

Use for the colouring of decorative woodturning and other woodwork items.
*These colours are not paints! Remember that dyes and stains have a level of translucency and will be effected by the natural colour of the wood. For the best and brightest results, use pale woods like sycamore, maple or ash. Results will vary on darker wood species.

~ Application Methods

Suitable for applying by hand using paper towel, brush, airbrush, and most other methods.

~ Clean up

Use methylated spirits (denatured alcohol) or isopropyl alcohol to wipe up spills or clean hands. Product will dye skin for several days. Wear gloves. Use methylated spirits, isopropyl alcohol or airbrush cleaner for cleaning brushes and airbrushes

~ Colour and Aroma

Waterbased colours, various colours in the bottles. No noticeable aroma.

~ Container

They are supplied in recycled 15ml sample size bottles packed in a black box.

~ Storage

Store in a cool, dry place, ideally between 10° and 30°C (50° and 90°F) Where possible. Protect from extreme heat and freezing. Keep out of direct sunlight.

~ Longevity – Use By

Kept according to instructions, you can expect the product to last indefinitely.

~ Food Contact and Toy Safe?

Unknown – product has not been tested.

SAFETY FIRST! Always read product labels, wear appropriate PPE and take steps to ensure the safety of your workshop environment and the people in it!

~ Product Label Warning

DANGER. May cause drowsiness or dizziness; Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Avoid breathing vapour/spray. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell. In case of fire: Use foam, carbon dioxide, dry powder or water fog to extinguish. Collect spillage. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/ container in accordance with national regulations.

~ Product Warning Symbols

Product warning symbols are displayed on products to highlight the potential dangers of some of the contents of the products – this is usually the solvents. In many cases, the warnings are irrelevant once the solvent has evaporated.

~ Safety Data Sheet

See individual colours.

~ Liability

As the manufacturer, we cannot know all the uses the product may be used for. It is the user’s responsibility to determine suitability of use.