Protect the health of actors, and your entire costume department with non-toxic Placrylic Plant Paint — create safe, realistic distressing and illustrations
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 Bruise Powder Pigment is crafted from a blend of edible, hardy plants rich in curcumin, delivering vibrant yellow hues with just a small amount of pigment
Designed to address common challenges in bruise makeup, this powder provides a natural, non-toxic alternative to harsh synthetic yellows that can look artificial or cause skin irritation.
Its intense color is perfect for creating realistic bruise effects—especially the yellow tones that appear in the later stages of bruising or infected wounds—helping you achieve depth and authenticity without compromising safety. Plus, its plant-based origin ensures better skin compatibility and easier blending, so you can build subtle layers without patchiness or caking
Say goodbye to dull, unnatural yellows and skin sensitivities—Eco Yellow Pigment Powder gives you vibrant, safe, and reliable color for professional bruise artistry
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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 SFX applications
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—or any creative SFX makeup requiring bold, believable green hues.
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 SFX Gel Medium, it creates a deep, natural brown paint perfect for realistic SFX effects
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Eco White Pigment blends edible plant based powders with Placrylic Gel Medium to create a soft, transparent white—perfect for blending, toning, and subtle highlights in SFX work
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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, shadowing, and dramatic SFX detailing
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Eco Blood Red Bruise Powder 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 blood tones, on garments, irritation effects, and other high-impact SFX details.
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Eco Blue Bruise Powder 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 veins, bruising, fantasy effects, and cool-toned detailing in SFX work
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
Costume Applications for Placrylic™
Placrylic™ can be used in the final stages of the costume design process, specifically during the prep, shoot, and wrap stages, to achieve a wide range of distressing and aging effects.
The Six Stages of Costume Design
While the specific names for the stages can vary, a typical costume design process follows these general phases:
Script Analysis: The costume designer reads and analyzes the script to understand the characters, the world of the play, and the director's vision.
Research: The designer conducts historical, social, and visual research to gather information that will inform the design concepts.
Design: This is the creative phase where the designer develops and sketches costume ideas, often creating detailed renderings with color and fabric swatches.
Pre-Production/Prep: The physical costumes are made, sourced, and fitted to the actors. This includes construction, shopping, pulling from stock, and the start of distressing and aging.
Production/Shoot: The costumes are used during rehearsals and filming/performances, with the costume designer or wardrobe team managing continuity, quick changes, and any necessary on-set adjustments.
Wrap: The costumes are inventoried, cleaned, repaired, and either returned to stock, sold, or disposed of.
Placrylic™ Applications
Placrylic™ is particularly useful in the final, hands-on stages of the process, complementing the foundational work done in the earlier phases.
Pre-Production/Prep
This is where Placrylic™ truly shines. The design for a distressed garment is created in the design phase, but the actual distressing happens here. Placrylic™ can be used to achieve realistic, layered aging effects that are difficult to replicate with traditional methods.
Aging and Weathering: Create a worn look by using diluted Placrylic™ as a wash to simulate dirt, dust, and grime. This is effective on military garments, period clothing, or any costume that needs to look well-used.
Stains and Marks: Replicate specific stains like mud, blood, rust, or nicotine. The controlled application of Placrylic™ with different brushes or sponges allows for precise and convincing detail. For example, a stippling sponge can create a spattered mud effect, while a fine brush can draw a thin line of rust from a piece of metal on the costume.
Fading: Dilute the paint and use a spray bottle or a large brush to create a faded effect, as if the garment has been bleached by the sun.
Production/Shoot
During the shoot, continuity is key. Placrylic™ helps the wardrobe team maintain the distressed look of a costume through multiple takes and scenes.
On-Set Touch-Ups: Quick and easy to apply, Placrylic™ can be used for fast touch-ups on a costume that has been washed or had its distressing rubbed off during a physical scene.
Continuity: Maintain the exact look of a costume across different filming days or locations. The specific texture and color of the Placrylic™ can be easily recreated to ensure seamless continuity.
Wrap
After a production is complete, Placrylic™ can simplify the wrap process by making costumes easier to clean.
Temporary Effects: Placrylic™ can be designed as a temporary distressing medium. This allows the costumes to be properly cleaned and returned to the costume stock in their original condition, making them reusable for future productions.
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