Description
Unleash Your Creativity with Roman Black Dispersion
Get ready to take your artistic skills to the next level with Roman Black Dispersion, a natural black earth pigment that offers exceptional lightfastness and durability. This dense, opaque, and heavy color is perfect for a range of traditional painting mediums, including egg tempera, casein tempera, fresco, watercolors, and distemper. Its neutral undertone and non-greasy texture make it easy to mix and apply, ensuring smooth and consistent results.
The Ultimate Choice for Artistic Applications
Roman Black Dispersion is made from natural ingredients, making it an ideal choice for artists who prefer traditional mediums. The dispersion is free from coalescent solvents, artificial dispersing resins, and other additives, ensuring that it mixes seamlessly with water-based mediums. With its excellent lightfastness and durability, this pigment is perfect for creating artworks that will last for generations to come.
A Brief History of Roman Black Dispersion
Roman Black Dispersion has a rich history, dating back to the 19th century when it was first used as a natural black oxide. Derived from magnetite, a ferrous ferric oxide, this pigment has been prized for its vibrant, opaque color and excellent lightfastness. Today, it remains a popular choice among artists who value its unique properties and versatility.
Properties and Characteristics
Roman Black Dispersion boasts an array of impressive properties, including a density of 5.15, hardness of 5.5-6.0, and refractive index of n=2.42. Its Colour Index is Pigment Black 11 (77499), and it has a Chemical Formula of Fe3O4. With an ASTM Lightfastness Rating of I for watercolor, this pigment is perfect for creating artworks that will remain vibrant and unchanged over time.
Why Choose Roman Black Dispersion?
When it comes to choosing a high-quality black pigment, Roman Black Dispersion stands out from the crowd. Its unique combination of natural ingredients, excellent lightfastness, and versatility make it an ideal choice for artists who value tradition and quality. Whether you’re working on a new project or looking to expand your artistic horizons, Roman Black Dispersion is the perfect addition to your art supplies.
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