QUARTZ: Palmdale, California (Dust to Dust)

The mortar-and-pestle breakdown gives it such a fine, even texture—way easier to mix than other pigments I've tried. That natural Palmdale color is exactly what I hoped for, warm and earthy without any artificial undertones.

I've been using this as a raw pigment for my handmade watercolors, and the natural color from the crushed quartz is stunning. The texture grinds down incredibly fine with just a bit of elbow grease.

Ground it with a mortar and pestle myself, the speckled texture really brings out the natural color of the quartz. The matte finish feels raw and authentic, perfect for adding subtle earth tones to my projects.