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dyes and colours
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where do pigments that make up all manufactured colours come from? are they manufactured or are they grown/mined etc?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.Before the Industrial Revolution we had to rely on natural pigments/dyes extracted from rocks, plants and animals. However, most modern pigments/dyes are synthetic and are the product of extensive research by chemists. Post again if you are looking for something more specific and I will try to help.
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