Great American Handmade Pastel - SOM Dark Brown 2, 810.2
Pastel
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Product details
- Blick SKU
- 21925-8032
About this product range
Great American Art Works’ owner is a chemist, and his initial research into pastel production focused on the materials and methods of established companies. He soon discovered that old techniques produced old pastels! By employing new materials, techniques, and equipment, he eventually discovered the right combination of ingredients and methods.
Today, Great American Art Works handmade soft pastels are recognized the world over for their excellence. Richly pigmented, these pastels have superb brilliance of tone. The Full Stick pastels measure 1/2" x 2-1/4" (1.7 cm x 5.7 cm), and the Half-Stick pastels measure 1/2" x 1-1/8" (1.7 cm x 2.8 cm). Shapes of pastels may vary.
Sets are designed by accomplished pastel artists, each set is arranged in a reusable cardboard box adorned by artwork inspired by the selection within.
__Try Me sets include a random assortment of pastels selected by Great American Art Works. No two sets will be alike. Color substitutions in other sets may occur at the discretion of Great American Artworks.__
Pigment information
General reference notes about pigments can describe other media (such as oil). They do not verify this product’s exact formulation or behavior.
Zinc Iron Chromite Brown
- Pigment code
- PBr33
- Type
- inorganic
- Chemical name
- zinc-iron-chromite spinel
- Chemical formula
- ZnO + Fe203 + Cr2O3
- Properties
- Zinc Iron Chromite Brown is a dark reddish brown pigment that is opaque and staining.
- Permanence
- Zinc Iron Chromite Brown is exceptionally lightfast, heat resistant, weather resistant, and durable.
- Toxicity
- Zinc Iron Chromite Brown has not been identified as hazardous, but it is likely to contain impurities that are irritating to the skin or lungs. Pigment from natural ores may contain traces of heavy metals.
- History
- Because of its exceptional durability and heat resistance, Zinc Iron Chromite is used as a brown pigment in ceramics.
- Description
- Shepherd Brown 12
Calcium Carbonate
- Pigment code
- PW18
- Type
- inorganic
- Chemical name
- calcium carbonate
- Chemical formula
- CaCO3
- Properties
- Calcium carbonate, the mineral constituent of chalk, is a low tinting strength, inexpensive white pigment that is often used is a buffer and filler. Because of its low tinting strength, it is overwhelmed by other colors. It is used in gesso and other coatings to give the surface more tooth, a desirable characteristic for some painting techniques.
- Permanence
- Calcium carbonate is lightfast. Like all carbonates, it reacts with strong acids
- Toxicity
- Calcium carbonate is completely non-toxic, and is used in many food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical products. However, excessive consumption is not recommended.
- History
- Naturally occuring chalk deposits have been mined since prehistoric times. Rocks and minerals that contain calcium carbonate include aragonite, calcite, vaterite, chalk, limestone. marble, and travertine. Calcium carbonate is the principle component of lime, used in many agricultural and industrial applications.
- Description
- Chalk
Black Spinel
- Pigment code
- PBk28
- Type
- inorganic
- Chemical name
- copper chromite black
- Properties
- Black Spinel is a very neutral opaque black pigment, excellent for tinting to create neutral grays.
- Permanence
- Black Spinel has excellent lightfastness.
- Toxicity
- Black Spinel is mildly toxic. The pigment itself has an extremely fine particle size. It causes irritation and ulceration to skin. Respiratory exposure and exposure to dust are serious concerns.
- History
- Black Spinel is much more expensive than carbon-based blacks. Its use as a pigment has been limited to applications where a truly neutral black or gray tone is needed.
- Description
- Jet Black, Ebony Black, Neutral Black, Copper Chromite Black.
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