{"product_id":"carmine-pink-encaustic-wax-paint-429860391","title":"Carmine Pink Encaustic Wax Paint","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarmine Pink is our exquisitely hand-crafted encaustic wax paint made with an extremely concentrated, high-quality single source pigment. Every encaustic stick is meticulously handmade, poured, and labeled using only pure, filtered beeswax, all natural dammar resin, and the maximum amount of hand-ground and richly textured pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCochineal Lake is a brilliant, rosy red watercolor made from the cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus), a traditional dye source cultivated on prickly pear cacti in Central and South America. First used by Indigenous peoples of the Andes and later prized by European artists, royals, and textile dyers, cochineal became one of the most valuable and widespread red dyes in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Cochineal Lake is crafted from ethically sourced cochineal insects and laked with alum, following historical methods to preserve the vibrancy and warmth of this botanical-animal hybrid pigment. The result is a glowing crimson-pink with soft transparency and luminous undertones. Ideal for botanical illustration, portraiture, glazes, and historical work, this pigment offers an organic alternative to synthetic reds with deep cultural and artistic roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSingle Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll Natural Medium: Our encaustic medium is made with the highest quality all natural beeswax and dammar resin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our encaustic wax paints are handmade and gently poured to preserve the integrity of the pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no artificial additives or fillers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Natural organic lake pigment (insect-derived)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSource: Cochineal insects (Dactylopius coccus), laked with alum\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Handmade in-house using traditional dyeing methods; cochineal sourced from Peru\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightfastness: Moderate (best kept in archival or protected conditions)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Transparent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Carmine Lake, Carminic Lake, Natural Crimson, Grana Cochinilla, Mexican Carmine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: NR4 (Natural Red 4)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction Process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur encaustic paints are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand ground and then mixed with our exquisite encaustic medium , ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand, from grinding and mixing to filling and labeling, so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every encaustic paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48236362236126,"sku":"EL-417","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/70f0016c-5bbd-43cd-b2b8-a2a234254081-copy.jpg?v=1778635995","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/carmine-pink-encaustic-wax-paint-429860391","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}