Realgar Orange Encaustic Wax Paint

Description

Realgar is our exquisitely hand crafted encaustic wax paint made with an extremely concentrated, high quality single source pigment. Every 40ml bar is meticulously handmade, poured, and labeled, using pure filtered beeswax, natural damar resin, and the maximum amount of hand ground and richly textured pigment. 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.

All Natural Medium: Our encaustic medium is made with pure filtered beeswax and natural damar resin.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our encaustic wax paints are handmade and gently poured into 40ml bars 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: Melt on a heated palette and apply with brushes or tools. Mix with encaustic medium for more transparency and fluidity.

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

Production Process

Our encaustic paints are carefully hand ground and mixed with pure filtered beeswax and natural damar resin, ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand, from grinding and mixing to pouring and labeling, so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every bar 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.
• Heat encaustic only to working temperature in a ventilated area; never overheat wax.
• 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.