First introduced in 1965
Following the introduction of Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Red was made by heating Cadmium Yellow with Selenium with a patent being registered for its production in 1919. Cadmium is one of the main components used to create bright and intense pigments in red, yellow, and brown hues.
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| Working Time |
High |
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| Drying Time |
Slow, May vary on shades, application, medium, weather conditions, and surface
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| Shade |
Cadmium Red |
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| Shade Code |
041 |
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| Series Number |
4 |
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| Pigment Code |
PR 108 |
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| Transparency |
Opaque, Bold shades that are more reflective and will cover or hide what’s under them.
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| Permanency |
B 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
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| Features |
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| 01 |
Superior effects with high-quality pigments and greater pigment load |
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| 02 |
To be used on primed canvas/paper only |
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| 03 |
Must be used with Linseed Oil as primary medium |
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| 04 |
Can be used in impasto, glaze and wash techniques |
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| 05 |
Ideal for 'Wet in Wet' blending |
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| 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
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