Venetian Red Ochre Encaustic Wax Paint

Description

Venetian Red Ochre 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.

Venetian Red features a single, natural mineral pigment known for its rich, earthy red tone and fine, velvety texture. Mined from natural iron oxide deposits in the Veneto region of Italy, this historic pigment has been cherished since antiquity for its warmth, opacity, and permanence. Venetian Red is a staple for artists seeking timeless, natural hues with classical character. Its deep, muted red is perfect for figure work, landscapes, and underpainting, lending depth and warmth to any palette. Unlike synthetic reds, Venetian Red offers an organic, grounded feel and blends seamlessly with other earth tones. Its semi-opaque coverage and smooth handling make it a favorite for both traditional and contemporary techniques.

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 mineral pigment, finely ground and purified
Source: Natural iron oxide (hematite)
Origin: Italy (Veneto region)
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Semi-opaque with a smooth, velvety texture
Other Names: Red Earth, Hematite Red, Italian Red
Color Index Code: PR102

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 natural earth with crystalline silica (quartz). Do not sand or scrape dried paint, which can release silica dust.