Lead White pigment THIS IS THE GREATEST – AND THE CRUELLEST – OF THE WHITES. Lead white has been in continuous production for at least 2000 years. It is basic lead carbonate, formed by the reaction of lead with vapours of vinegar (acetic acid) and carbon dioxide. The manufacturing process in the 19th century was relatively…
French Cleats French cleats are the simplest way to hang a Gesso Panel or any flat light panel onto a wall. Two French cleats are used in the process, one cleat is attached to the wall, and a second matching cleat is glued to the panel – gravity does the rest creating a snug, precise…
Ochre pigment The oldest surviving human artworks are vivid depictions of animals, humans, and spiritual motifs, created using ochres. Archaeological evidence suggests their use as far back as 250,000 years ago, making ochres the earliest known colourants employed by our species. Ancient ochre artworks appear across the globe—from early sites in India and Australia to…
Seamless Panel 8″x10″ A lightweight, contemporary panel for artists. The unique design ensures the panels are dimensionally stable & geometrically accurate, with a virtually invisible joint between the painting face & cradle. Ready for the artist to apply the ground of their choice. Product code: C807171 Safety Data Sheet Based on available information, this material…
Egyptian Blue pigment THIS WAS THE FIRST SYNTHETICALLY PRODUCED COLOUR. Invented at around the same time as the Great Pyramids were being built, Egyptian blue’s creation dates back about 5000 years. The Ancient Egyptians believed blue was the colour of the heavens and because of the rarity of naturally occurring blue minerals like azurite and lapis…
Seamless Panel 10″x12″ A lightweight, contemporary panel for artists. The unique design ensures the panels are dimensionally stable & geometrically accurate, with a virtually invisible joint between the painting face & cradle. Ready for the artist to apply the ground of their choice. Product code: C807171 Safety Data Sheet Based on available information, this material…
Bone White pigment THE CREATION OF BONE WHITE IS AS LITERAL AS IT SOUNDS. Bone white was made by burning bones in open fires until all the organic material burned away and the bone was turned to ash. There is evidence of bone white’s use since Neolithic times, making it one of the very first…
Seamless Panel 12″x16″ A lightweight, contemporary panel for artists. The unique design ensures the panels are dimensionally stable & geometrically accurate, with a virtually invisible joint between the painting face & cradle. Ready for the artist to apply the ground of their choice. Product code: C807171 Safety Data Sheet Based on available information, this material…
Malachite Green pigment Green Verditer – Green Bice – Mountain Green – Green Carbonate Of Copper – Vert De Montagne – Berg-GrüN – MalachitgrüN History, chemistry and application This green copper mineral was employed as a paint by the ancients. It occurs in many European, Asiatic, African, and American localities. The mines at Ekaterinburg and…
Seamless Panel 10″x10″ A lightweight, contemporary panel for artists. The unique design ensures the panels are dimensionally stable & geometrically accurate, with a virtually invisible joint between the painting face & cradle. Ready for the artist to apply the ground of their choice. Product code: C807171 Safety Data Sheet Based on available information, this material…
