This is a great idea! I just take my blade and scrape of some powder of the stick whenever i need a color lol but this works too

You have no idea how glad I am to hear it when people tell me that I have influenced the way they paint. I'm glad I could help. Thanks for watching.

@LezardValeth Here are some methods.

Awesome, I have so many pastels, I son't have to buy any pigments for a long time. Thank you so much for sharing.

Wrong - it is not "just pigments". Each stick contains binders and carriers just as paints, crayons, and other forms of coloring agents. But it does work - just not as brilliant/bright/strong as buying the powders which ARE pure pigment.

Here's a good tip. Use baby food containers as pots. They work great for custom washes and storing pigments or flock or just about anything you may want.

So... ground up chalk. Interesting wish i could see the pigment on a finished item, wonder how they bright the colors are. Thanks!

@DutchieAngel I use a mortar and pestle. I have seen some people use sand paper, but that takes too long for me. You can get a mortar and pestle set pretty cheaply. Just get a ceramic one, stone is not necessary. You can probably get them cheapest online, but if you have to have one now, I'd check your local super market, or kitchen supply shop, like William Sonoma, Sur la Table, or a wholesaler if you have one nearby.

Can it be used as alternative for resin pigment?

How would you apply pigment powders on miniatures? Do you mix them with water? Other paint? Apply directly?

You just saved me a ton of money and time I have been searching for none mica powder problem solved time to make water colors.

Thanks for making this tutorial.....pigments are actually very expensive.... I got water soluble pastels....can I use them in Mix Media projects with water???and how would I make metallic or pearl pigments....please help 🏻️

I use the pastels in my resin. Works wonders.

@MrInquizarus Go with the soft pastels. Those are what I use and I can vouch for those. Others may be good, but I haven't tried them yet.