Originally called Carmine Lake, this shade is made from a transparent, ruby red natural organic pigment made from Kermes dye. The pigment comes from an insect found on the kermes oak in southern Europe. Crimson Lake was used by ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans.
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Shade
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Crimson Lake
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Shade Code
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063
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Working Time
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Moderate
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Drying Time
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Fast
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Series Number
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1
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Pigment Code
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PR 8, PR 12
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Transparency
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Transparent- See-through shades that are great for layering and glazing.
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Permanency
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B- B for Permanent - Permanent when used directly after mixing. Chances of fading when toned down or with a white shade.
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Features
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A great new-age range of colours
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Suitable for artists of all skill levels
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Compatible with various porous surfaces like primed/unprimed canvas, wood, paper, and more
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Capable of producing the effects of oil colours, water colours and poster colours
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Ideal for spontaneous painting with fast drying ability
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Use for impasto, glazing and wash techniques
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100% vegan
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