Pigfolio

PM2 Copper / Bronze powder

Copper alloy flake.

3 tubes from 1 of 24 paint lines contain PM2. 3 are made from PM2 alone, which is the closest match when you're switching brands.

Toxicity
Not on our toxic-metal list Check the maker's safety data sheet. As with any paint, keep it out of your mouth and don't sand or spray it.

Purest PM2, by brand

The best single-pigment PM2 tube from each line, ranked: artists' grade first, then lightfastness, then how firmly the pigment listing is confirmed. Ties are listed alphabetically.

  1. Gamblin CopperLF not rated

Not sold here by: W&N Artists', Holbein, Grumbacher, Williamsburg, M. Graham, Michael Harding, Old Holland, Rembrandt, Schmincke Mussini, W&N Winton, Georgian, Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Cobra, Art Creation, Lukas 1862, W&N Griffin, Art Spectrum, Langridge, Blockx, Maimeri Puro, Vasari, W&N Artisan.

Made from PM2 alone

CopperGamblinPM2–Pale GoldGamblinPM2–Rich GoldGamblinPM2–

Brands: Gamblin.