Placrylic™ for Film Departments: Sustainable Crafting for Props and Sets
Placrylic Paints
After studying thousands of plants, painter, chemist, and placrylic inventor, hana artist created 200+ paintings to test and formulate eight sustainable plant pigments that, when combined with her patented plant gel formulation, produce eight natural yet vibrant colours
Placrylic itself is a hybrid, versatile medium that can be used for distressing garments or on paper for sketching for illustration, ensuring both artistic flexibility and environmental consciousness
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Placrylic Gel Medium is a 100% plant-based gel emulsion specially formulated to meet the demanding needs of costume partments
Extracted from multiple plant fluids and expertly blended into a versatile gel, it offers superior control over texture and layering—without the harmful chemicals common in traditional products. Unlike synthetic gels or bloods that can stain skin and costumes, irritate sensitive areas, or damage prosthetics, Placrylic Gel is titanium-free, marine-friendly, and safe for prolonged skin contact.
It acts as a hybrid medium—capable of mimicking bruises, gels, and fake blood—giving you unmatched flexibility to create realistic wounds, clots, and layered effects that stay put without cracking, slipping, or drying too fast. Plus, its plant-based formula ensures easy removal without harsh chemicals, reducing damage to your actors and costumes while supporting an eco-conscious workflow
Say goodbye to toxic residues, staining nightmares, and environmental worries—Placrylic Gel is your clean, safe, and natural solution for professional-grade SFX artistry
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Eco Yellow Pigment is crafted from a blend of edible, hardy plants rich in curcumin, delivering vibrant yellow hues with just a small amount of pigment
Say goodbye to dull, unnatural yellow—Eco Yellow Pigment Powder gives you vibrant, safe, and reliable colour for professionals in the film and tv industry’s art departnment
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Say goodbye to dull or harsh synthetic greens; with Eco Green Pigment, you get a safer, more sustainable, and truly versatile green that performs beautifully across a wide range of art department
Because it’s a natural pigment, Placrylic Green delivers a genuine, earthy tone that won’t look flat or artificial on skin or prosthetics. Its versatility makes it ideal not only for realistic bruising and wounds but also for theatrical effects—think the unmistakable green of the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz
Eco Green Pigment is derived from resilient marine plants that thrive even in the harshest environments, making it an exceptionally sustainable and eco-friendly color choice. When blended with Placrylic Gel Medium, it creates a rich, authentic green that sits perfectly between viridian and racing green—offering a depth and vibrancy that synthetic greens struggle to match
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Eco Brown Pigment is made from dried, edible brown root plants ground into a rich pigment powder. When mixed with Placrylic Gel Medium, it creates a deep, natural brown paint perfect for realistic art department props
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Eco White Pigment blends edible plant based powders with Placrylic Gel Medium to create a soft, transparent white—perfect for painting, mixing and general use by any art department looking increase their sustainability credentials
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Eco Black Pigment is made from dried coconut shells ground into a fine pigment powder. Mixed with Placrylic Gel Medium, it creates a rich, natural black paint ideal for depth, and any kind of painting detailing with within a film theatre or tv department
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Eco Red Pigment is crafted from dried, red-pigmented plants ground into a vibrant powder. Blended with Placrylic Gel Medium, it produces a bold, natural red—perfect for use on art department props
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Eco Blue Pigment is made from dried blue plants and flowers, ground into a fine pigment powder. Mixed with Placrylic Gel Medium, it creates a rich, botanical blue—ideal for creating sets or painting props
Placrylic Paint is made using plant pigments, derived sustainably from a combination of resilient plants, some of the oldest recorded in history, that thrive in harsh conditions
Placrylic Paint is now part of the permanent library archive at UAL, London College of Communication
‘‘I whole heartedly support the ideas behind Placrylic’’ - Craig Horsfall, Studio Manager Camberwell College of the Arts
Art Department Applications for Placrylic™
Scenic Painting & Set Finishes
Create realistic wood grain or brick without toxic solvents.
Age walls, ceilings, and furniture with smoke, soot, or water damage effects.
Apply matte finishes that read authentically under stage and studio lighting.
Prop Distressing & Aging
Safely weather books, tools, weapons, or furniture with rust, dirt, and mold tones.
Achieve burnt, stained, or decayed looks without hazardous chemicals.
Use texture additives to build up cracks, grime, or corrosion effects.
3. Surface Continuity & Integration
Match costumes, sets, and props with the same non-toxic pigments for seamless color continuity.
Ensure surfaces remain consistent under repeated handling, hot lights, and close-up filming.
Actor-Safe FX Applications
Apply dirt, ash, or blood effects directly to props or surfaces that touch actors.
Use on skin-contact props (helmets, masks, handheld items) without irritation risks.
Replace petroleum-based distressing products with biodegradable, skin-safe options.
Set Dressing & Environmental Effects
Add subtle graffiti, signage, posters, and illustrative details.
Simulate environmental wear: moss on stone, rust on metal, dust on cloth.
Create layered looks (soot + rust + water stains) that hold up under camera scrutiny.
Theatre & Touring Durability
Fast-drying finishes for overnight turnarounds.
Durable paints that withstand repeated handling, quick set changes, and transport.
Bold pigment strength for stage viewing from a distance.
SINGLE COLOURS
Buy 200ml of One Colour • €96 • Worldwide Shipping •
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You will receive 8 x 30ml tins of pigment, one pigment per tin in these colours:
Eco Blood Red
Eco Red
Eco Yellow
Eco Green
Eco Blue
Eco White
Eco Black
Eco Brown
and 7 x 30ml cans of gel
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We make to order in Yorkshire, Ireland and Texas, so your order will be shipped from the location closest to you and you’ll receive it with 7-14 days
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Placrylic™ is built on the belief that plant is greater than plastic
Every starter set is handmade in the UK, Ireland or USA from 100% plants packaged in compostable materials, and shipped plastic-free. Our production process avoids petrochemicals, solvents, and heavy metals, resulting in an exceptionally low footprint.
Placrylic has achieved an 88% Climate Efficiency Percentage (CEP) score, measuring greenhouse gas reduction, zero plastic use, minimal steel and cement impact, and positive contributions to pollination and biodiversity. By choosing Placrylic, you’re not just painting — you’re supporting a product that actively protects ecosystems and moves us closer to a sustainable, plastic-free future