Description
First introduced in 1965
The pure carbon pigment is made from residual soot of burning oil in lamps. It was considered less pure and dense than charcoal, commonly used in Egyptian tombs and murals as an alternative.
| Working Time | High |
| Drying Time | Slow, May vary on shades, application, medium, weather conditions, and surface |
| Shade | Lamp Black |
| Shade Code | 231 |
| Series Number | 1 |
| Pigment Code | PBk 6, PBk 7 |
| Transparency | Opaque, Bold shades that are more reflective and will cover or hide what’s under them. |
| Permanency | A Better Permanency can be achieved if used in Mass Tone or not used in Reduced and Wash Tone with shades that have a Permanency rating of B and C |
| Features | |
| 01 | Superior effects with high-quality pigments and greater pigment load |
| 02 | To be used on primed canvas/paper only |
| 03 | Must be used with Linseed Oil as primary medium |
| 04 | Can be used in impasto, glaze and wash techniques |
| 05 | Ideal for 'Wet in Wet' blending |
| 06 | '‘Fat Over Lean’ technique offers the best results and long life. The base coat should have a minimal amount of oil medium while the subsequent coats will gradually increase the ratio of oil to shade |