Purpurissum Encaustic Wax Paint

Description

Purpurissum 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.

Purpurissum is a handmade natural pigment made through an ancient process described by Pliny the Elder in Naturalis Historia. It is a type of lake pigment created by dyeing finely ground marble dust with Tyrian Purple (extracted from Murex Trunnculus sea snails). The result is a rich purple pigment that has been used since antiquity in painting, manuscript illumination, and textile dyeing. Unlike direct Murex dyes, which were primarily used for textiles, Purpurissum was formulated to be a stable lake pigment suitable for painting.

Key Features

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

All Natural Medium: Our encaustic medium is made with the highest quality all natural beeswax and dammar resin.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our encaustic wax paints are handmade and gently poured to preserve the integrity of the pigment.

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

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Natural (Animal-based lake pigment) from Murex dye on a mineral substrate (chalk, clay, or gypsum)

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

Lightfastness: Good

Opacity: Semi-transparent to Semi-opaque

Other Names: Tyrian Purple Lake, Imperial Purple, Roman Purple

Color Index Code: NV1

Production Process

Our 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.

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.