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Lamp Black

Extra Fine by Daniel Smith

Ratings

Lightfastness I Excellent

Blue wool 7-8. The pigment will remain unchanged for more than 100 years of light exposure with proper mounting and display. (Suitable for artistic use.)

Transparency O Opaque

Opaque

Staining 4 High-Staining

Difficult to lift once dry.

Granulation N Non-Granulating

Pigment particles are smooth and even.

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Manufacturer Description

From Daniel Smith:
Opaque and cool. This is the most intense black available. It is a sooty by-product of burned mineral oil and tar. Lamp Black mixed with Burnt Sienna can add a trace of warmth to a passage. Think classic black velvet. Use to darken transparent pigments.

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