Orange Realgar Oil Paint

Description

Orange Realgar 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.

Orange Realgar is a luminous, vibrant orange created from genuine realgar, a naturally occurring mineral pigment prized in historic art. This striking orange, is the warm, glowing orange found in medieval manuscripts and revered frescoes, delivers an intensely saturated, radiant color with a natural stone character. Its transparent and granulating properties make it ideal for glazing, layering, and crafting compositions with dynamic, expressive depth. Perfect for artists who value historical authenticity and vivid vibrancy, Orange Realgar brings a truly natural and captivating quality to your work.

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.

CONTAINS ARSENIC. DO NOT SWALLOW OR INHALE. WEAR GLOVES AND DO NOT ALLOW IT TO BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Inorganic mineral pigment (realgar)
Source: Extracted from naturally occurring realgar mineral
Origin: China
Lightfastness: Moderate
Opacity: Transparent with delicate granulation
Other Names: Orange Realgar, Arsenic Sulfide Orange
Color Index Code: N/A
Image: "The Holy Family with a Shepherd" by Titian 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.

Caution: Contains arsenic. Toxic if swallowed or inhaled. Inorganic arsenic compounds cause cancer. Wear gloves, avoid all dust, and never use near food, drink or eating surfaces. Not for use by children or by anyone pregnant. Very toxic to aquatic life; never rinse into drains.

WARNING: This product can expose you to arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.