Limewash - Design - Can I add my own pigment?

Limewash can be coloured using powder pigments. Strong colours are hard to achieve with a limewash as the lime is a strong white and, although it is different for different pigments, there is only so much pigment that the paint can take. To make a colour:

• Soak pigment in enough warm water to cover the powder, preferably overnight, and mix well to create a liquid paste.
• Pour the paste into the limewash ideally through a fine sieve, be cautious add a little at a time.
• Stir with a whisk until completely blended – a drill with a whisk attachment is best.
• Test the colour by painting a sample on a piece of board/card/textured paper – allow it to dry in the sun/ near a radiator. If you want a stronger colour repeat steps 2 to 4.
• For making up large batches, try to mix the pigment in with as much limewash as is required to complete the job e.g. in a large barrel, to ensure consistency.
• Keep the recipe!