In order to achieve the highest standard regarding lightfastness, resolubility and stability, Schmincke's HORADAM® use the best raw materials available. There is no compromise in quality - the highest standards of artists' pigments allow the highest level of lightfastness. Schmincke's HORADAM® binding medium is Kordofan Gum Arabic from the Sahara region, due to it differing from year to year it is tested and the best of the batch is selected to used with their pigments. They use an optimal amount of oxgall to avoid undesired coloured formations and undissolved pigment, allowing the perfect flow of colour.
In order to achieve the highest standard regarding lightfastness, resolubility and stability, Schmincke's HORADAM® use the best raw materials available. There is no compromise in quality - the highest standards of artists' pigments allow the highest level of lightfastness. Schmincke's HORADAM® binding medium is Kordofan Gum Arabic from the Sahara region, due to it differing from year to year it is tested and the best of the batch is selected to used with their pigments. They use an optimal amount of oxgall to avoid undesired coloured formations and undissolved pigment, allowing the perfect flow of colour.
Binder for own production of water-colours and gouache colours. Dilutable with water; dries to a wiping resistant film, but remains water-soluble. Improves adhesion of undercoats when added to Schmincke water-colours and gouache colours; increases gloss, transparency and intensity of colours.
Fluorecent pigment range that includes finely sieved and highly lightfast pigments in 100 ml jars. Combined with the ready-to-use binders, it is easy to grind individual artists’ colours of oil, acrylic, watercolour, gouache and lino print. Of course, the pigments are also very well suited to other techniques and mixed-media. High lightfastness. Finely sieved .Vivid effects with daylight. Best fluorescent effects with black lights.Schmincke Premium artists’ pigments bear the seal “100% Pigment”. They contain 100% pure, unblended artists’ pigment. 100% Pigment is a guarantee of the highest possible brilliance, colour intensity and coverage.
Final varnish for paintings in oil. Glossy; colourless; non- yellowing; age-resistant; fast drying.The product is ready to use, but can be diluted with e.g. turpentine substitute. May only be applied with a suitable varnish brush at room temperature to the layer of oil paint after it has dried completely, i.e. after 8 – 12 month at the earliest.