Ultramarine Blue

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Description

Genuine ultramarine blue pigment made from lapis lazuli gemstone arrived in Renaissance Venice on Arabian boats, thus the ‘ultra marine’ (pigment from overseas). Our pigment is not made from lapis lazuli, but is a beautiful and far less expensive alternative. ‘Artificial’ ultramarine pigment made to replace expensive genuine ultramarine was noted in the late 16th century. The hand-made color was deemed to be as permanent as the natural blue, but non-toxic and slightly darker in color.The first laboratory-made ultramarine was introduced in the late 1820s, and manufactured as oil and watercolor paints in 1838; it was originally made by an intricate process of heating kaolin, soda ash, sulfur, linseed oil, mastic, silicate of soda, oil of turpentine, aluminate of soda and even a bit of lapis lazuli (whew!). Today’s man-made ultramarine is chemically identical to genuine ultramarine, made with sodium aluminum, calcined sulfur, aluminum silicate and the usual secret ingredients. It is lightfast, mixes with all mediums and pigments, though difficult to grind in oil, but the results are well worth the effort.

AKA: French blue, French ultramarine, artificial ultramarine, synthetic ultramarine, [Fr] bleu outremer, [It] azzuro oltamarino

 

Harley 4425 f.133

Medieval scribe dressed in a ultramarine blue robe, cross-hatched with gold to designate shading.

Country of origin: France
Transparency: More opaque
Compatibility: Paints, cement/stucco
Lightfastness: Excellent
Composition: Synthetic mineral
MSDS/SDS not available.

General protective measures:  Always wear a dust mask, gloves, apron and eye protection.

These dry pigments are not sold for cosmetic, food, pharmaceutical or tattoo use.

Keep away from foodstuffs and drinks. Do not eat, drink or smoke during work. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work. Do not allow children or pets to contact these art materials.

Additional information

Weight N/A
Size

2 oz, 4 oz

Historical Background

Modern

Color Family

Blue

Pigment Type

Mineral

Opacity

Semi-opaque

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