U.S. Alternatives to Kremer Pigments

Q: Can you help me replace a specific recipe?

Yes. Email your list—or a photo—and we’ll map SKUs, explain differences, and suggest the closest working alternatives.

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Shortcuts to the closest categories you may be familiar with.

Dry Pigments

Azurite, Lapis, Malachite, Smalt, Madder Lake, Earths & Ochres, Caput Mortuum, Lead-Tin Yellow.

Mineral Earth Lake

Binders & Grounds

Cold-pressed & bodied oils, casein, traditional oil grounds, rabbit skin glue & chalk gesso sets.

Surface prep & film build

Conservation Resins

Laropal A-81, Paraloid B-72 pellets, damar & mastic, shellac flakes (where permitted).

Materials data & safety sheets

Gilding & Poliment

Armenian bole, sizes, agate burnishers, tools and guides for water and oil gilding.

Icon & frame studios

Mulling Tools & Kits

Glass muller & slab, starter pigment kits, and oil absorption references for repeatable results.

Hands-on workflows

Tempera & Water-Based

Gum arabic, casein tempera components, and classic egg tempera materials.

Historic techniques

How our approach helps you switch smoothly

Historical behaviors first

We prioritize how a pigment behaves in paint films—handling, granulation, tinting strength—not just Color Index names.

Documentation for working artists

Concise technical and safety sheets live on the product detail page for fast decisions.

Education + support

Send a photo of your old cart—we map SKUs, outline differences, and propose the closest working equivalents.

Fast, reliable U.S. shipping

Stock visibility and typical dispatch times are shown at checkout. Temperature-sensitive and hazardous goods follow compliant packing and carrier rules.

Ships from California
Clear availability on product detail pages
Responsive support if you need substitutions

Kremer-to-Rublev Concierge

Institutions, conservators, and studios: we’ll help replicate recipes, provide safety data sheets, and quote bulk.

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Guides & short reads

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Smalt vs. Ultramarine

Handling, granulation, tint strength, and durability considerations.

True Lapis Lazuli

Mineral grading, granulation in oil, and oil absorption behavior.

Casein Grounds vs. Acrylic Gesso

Adhesion, absorbency, and film build for oil painting.

Using A-81 & B-72

Conservation-oriented resins and when painters use them.

Pigment Specification Table

Compare opacity, tint strength, oil absorption and more.

Pigment Guide

History, working notes, and safe studio practice.

Get the “Pigment Cross-Reference Starter” PDF

A quick table with common materials and suggested starting points in our catalog.

FAQs

Is the NYC store closing?

Yes. If you relied on that location, this page is designed to help you continue without disruption.

Can I still order from Germany?

Yes, but consider shipping cost, transit time, returns, and restrictions for solvents or resins. U.S. shipping from our warehouse is typically faster and easier to manage.

Do you carry equivalents for historic/mineral pigments?

We stock mineral and historical pigments (e.g., azurite, malachite, smalt, madder lake, earths). Product detail pages include behavior notes to select the closest match.

What about conservation resins like A-81 or B-72?

We offer conservation-oriented materials where permitted. Always consult local regulations and review safety data sheets before use.

Can you help me replace a specific recipe?

Yes. Email your list—or a photo of items—and we’ll map SKUs, explain differences, and suggest the closest working alternatives.

Ready to switch

Send your list—we’ll map equivalents and get you painting

Attach a photo or spreadsheet of items. We respond with practical substitutions and notes on behavior differences.

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