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 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.

Orange Realgar is a luminous, vibrant orange created from the genuine orpiment, 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, 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

Recommended Use: Best used with encaustic medium to achieve optimal 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: PY39

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.