{"product_id":"purpurissum-encaustic-wax-paint-429860359","title":"Purpurissum Encaustic Wax Paint","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePurpurissum 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\u003ePurpurissum 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.\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 (Animal-based lake pigment) from Murex dye on a mineral substrate (chalk, clay, or gypsum)  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable Mediums: Watercolor, Egg Tempera, Oil, Acrylic, Fresco  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightfastness: Good \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Semi-transparent to Semi-opaque\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Tyrian Purple Lake, Imperial Purple, Roman Purple  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: NV1\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":48236360990942,"sku":"EL-428","price":340.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/06d99f03-c63c-4186-9bfe-3a2da245779a-copy.jpg?v=1778635995","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/purpurissum-encaustic-wax-paint-429860359","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}