Stil de Grain Deep Yellow Encaustic Wax Paint

Description

Stil de Grain Deep 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.

Stil de Grain Deep, also known as Buckthorn Lake, is a stronger, deeper yellow made from the unripe berries of the buckthorn plant (Rhamnus cathartica or Rhamnus infectoria). This historic pigment was widely used in illuminated manuscripts, Renaissance painting, and botanical illustration. When carefully extracted and laked with alum, it produces a gentle, transparent yellow with greenish undertones and a beautiful, sunlit glow.

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: Natural organic lake pigment (botanical)
Source: Unripe buckthorn berries (Rhamnus species), laked with alum
Origin: Handmade in house using historical European dye recipes
Lightfastness: Moderate (best used in protected or archival work)
Opacity: Transparent with soft glow and strong granulation
Other Names: Stil de Grain, Sap Green (ripe variant), Yellow Berry Lake, Buckthorn Yellow
Color Index Code: NY14

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.