Description
First introduced in 1965
Copper is often strongly associated with the industrial revolution and the Victorian period. It retains that factory mood and adds an antique industrial flavour. This dark, brown shade tones down the natural oranges and pinks of Burnished or Polished Copper.
| Working Time | High |
| Drying Time | Slow, May vary on shades, application, medium, weather conditions, and surface |
| Shade | Antique Copper |
| Shade Code | 008 |
| Series Number | 4 |
| Transparency | Opaque, Bold shades that are more reflective and will cover or hide what’s under them. |
| 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 |
| 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 |