Ancient Egyptian artists used an orange mineral pigment called realgar for tomb paintings. This soft, sectile mineral occurs in crystals that can form into large clusters of scarlet, semi-precious gemstones. The same pigment was later used by medieval artists to colour manuscripts.
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Permanent Orange |
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Shade Code |
334 |
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Working Time |
Moderate |
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Drying Time |
Fast |
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Series Number |
3
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Transparency |
Semi Transparent
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Permanency |
B
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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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