Handmade Oil Paint: Single-Pigment Colors - Brazilian Earth Colors
Belo Horizonte Hematite
Joules & Joules Belo Horizonte Hematite is made from a naturally occurring earth pigment from the city of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil. It is a transparent, highly lightfast dark-brown earth with low tinting strength and covering power. It has a rough and clay-like texture, similar to some other mineral-based pigments.
Pigment Classification
Natural Inorganic Pigment
Chemical Composition
Natural Brown Iron Oxide
Color Index
-
Binder
Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil and Cold-Pressed Safflower Oil
Transparency/Opacity
Transparent
Lightfastness
I (Excellent)
Tinting Strength
Low
Drying Rate
Fast
Observations
Excellent permanence in all mediums.
Toxicity
Non-toxic. Avoid inhalation and contact with the powdered pigment and ingestion of the paint.
Material Safety Data Sheet
Can be accessed on the website here.
Series
2
Availability
37ml and 100ml tubes. 900ml* and 3.6 L* cans.
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