Enjoy FREE shipping over HK$1000 (US$130) Worldwide

Egyptian Blue

HK$290.00
Size

PB31 CI#77437

History: 
For the ancient Egyptians, blue was a very important color. At around 2600 BC, Egyptian blue enters the historical record. It is considered to be the first synthetic pigment. 

Modern experiments show that Egyptian blue (chemical formula: CaCuSi4O10) can be obtained by heating these chemicals to 800–900°C with the addition of lime, a calcium-containing material, which must have been present in the ancient method, probably as an impurity in the sand.


**When using binders to make the pigments into paints, the color may vary.

Pigment: Synthetic
Light Fastness: 8/8
Suitable for:
• oil paints
• acrylics
• tempera
• gouache
 murals
• watercolors