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.) |
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Transparency | O | Opaque
Opaque |
Staining | 4 | High-Staining
Difficult to lift once dry. |
Granulation | N | Non-Granulating
Pigment particles are smooth and even. |
Pigments
Manufacturer Description
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.