Han Blue Oil Paint

Description

Han Blue 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.

Han Blue is an ancient synthetic pigment first developed in China during the Western Han Dynasty (circa 3rd century BCE). Made by carefully firing a mixture of barium copper silicate at high temperatures, Han Blue produces a brilliant, luminous blue with soft violet undertones. It offers a slightly brighter and less violet-leaning hue compared to its sister pigment, Han Purple, and displays a distinctive crystalline texture.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional quality.

Handmade 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.

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

Recommended Use: Best used with oil mediums to achieve optimal fluidity.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Synthetic inorganic pigment (barium copper silicate)

Suitable Mediums: Watercolor, Egg Tempera, Oil, Acrylic, Fresco

Lightfastness: Excellent

Opacity: Semi-transparent with natural granulation

Other Names: Chinese Purple, Barium Copper Purple, Ancient Han Purple

Color Index Code: NA

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Production Process

Our 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—from mixing and mulling to filling and labeling—so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every tube.

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.