Brazilwood Pink Oil Paint

Description

Brazilwood is our exquisitely hand crafted oil paint made with an extremely concentrated, high quality single source pigment. Every tube is meticulously hand mulled, filled, and labeled, using pure cold pressed walnut oil (linseed oil available upon request), less than 1% fumed silica as a stabilizer, and food grade lecithin as a natural wetting agent. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

Brazilwood Lake is a natural lake pigment extracted from the heartwood of Caesalpinia echinata (Pernambuco Brazilwood). The wood is simmered to extract its deep red pink dye, which is then precipitated using alum and chalk to create a stable pigment. This method has been historically used to produce luminous pinks, reds, and purples for painting, manuscript illumination, and textile dyeing.

Brazilwood Lake offers a warm, transparent red pink with subtle violet undertones, making it highly valued for glazing and layering in watercolor, oil, and tempera. While it is not as permanent as some mineral based purples, its vibrant and organic qualities make it a unique choice for historical reconstructions and artistic experimentation.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our oil paints are hand mulled on a stone slab and hand filled in aluminum tubes to preserve the integrity of the pigment.

Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no fillers or extenders.

Recommended Use: Use straight from the tube or thin with oil mediums, solvents, waxes, or oils for different textures, levels of fluidity, finishes, and handling properties.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Natural Lake Pigment
Source: Caesalpinia echinata (Brazilwood)
Origin: South America, Southeast Asia
Lightfastness: Low to Acceptable (fades with prolonged exposure to light)
Opacity: High translucence
Other Names: Sappanwood Lake, Pernambuco Red, Brasilina
Color Index Code: NR24
Image: "The Virgin and Child in a Landscape" by Jan Provoost from the National Gallery

Production Process

Our oil paints are carefully hand mulled and mixed with pure cold pressed walnut oil, ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand, from mixing and mulling to filling and labeling, so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every tube through our historic processes.

Usage & Care

Please store in a secure area away from children and pets, and dispose of any waste in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with all local, state, and national regulations.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Health and Safety

• For art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
• Avoid skin contact and wash hands after use. Wipe brushes and palettes clean before rinsing, and never pour paint waste down drains. Do not spray apply, sand dried paint or burn.
• If swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.
• Safety Data Sheet available on request.