{"product_id":"cochineal-carmine-oil-paint-425138019","title":"Cochineal Carmine Oil Paint","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCochineal Carmine 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 only pure cold-pressed walnut oil (linseed oil available upon request) 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\u003e\u003cspan data-pasted=\"true\" style=\"display: block;margin: 0 0 1em 0;line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block;margin: 0 0 1em 0;line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSingle Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block;margin: 0 0 1em 0;line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eHandmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our oil paints are hand mulled on a marble slab and hand filled in aluminum tubes to preserve the integrity of the pigment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block;margin: 0 0 1em 0;line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eMaximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no artificial additives or fillers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"display: block;margin: 0 0 1em 0;line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eRecommended Use: Best used with oil mediums to achieve optimal fluidity.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cp\u003eImage: 'Bacchus and Ariadne' by Titian from the National Gallery\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction Process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur oil paints are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand mulled and then mixed with pure cold-pressed walnut oil, ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003efrom mixing and mulling to filling and labeling\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003eso you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every tube.\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\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003et hesitate to contact us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"Walnut Oil \/ 14ml Tube","offer_id":47875111420126,"sku":"OL-417-WAL-014ml","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut Oil \/ 40ml Tube","offer_id":47875111452894,"sku":"OL-417-WAL-040ml","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Linseed Oil \/ 14ml Tube","offer_id":47875111485662,"sku":"OL-417-LIN-014ml","price":62.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Linseed Oil \/ 40ml Tube","offer_id":47875111518430,"sku":"OL-417-LIN-040ml","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/faf19ce5-4282-4164-b0e2-6e09f6e902b9-copy.jpg?v=1769973661","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/cochineal-carmine-oil-paint-425138019","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}