Malachite - Genuine - 40ml

£82.10

Malachite is a Copper Carbonate mineral of great beauty, as shown in the image opposite, it is used as the single pigment in this paint.

Ancient Egyptians who invented so many pigments and really developed painting to a high art believed that the afterlife contained an eternal paradise, referred to as the "Field of Malachite", which resembled their lives but with no pain or suffering.

Malachite has a very rich and varied history!

In masstone the paint is a gentle, slightly muted light green and has the transparency of a terre verte. Under the knife it has a gritty feel and when spread out it shows it's semi-transparent nature.

In tints it can't really stand up against the power of Titanium white, although it is possible to get a narrow range of tints, like a terre verte they are few, but delicious in their subtlety.

This paint is a speciality and will not be in regular use on a palette, however for a gentle green glaze it would be awesome and in combination with some of the other rare mineral paints we sell it would have a great synergy.

Technical Overview

Pigment  - Malachite

Vehicle - Linseed Oil

Opacity - Semi-transparent

Tint power - Low

Drying time - Average

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Peter Burns
Excellent & rare personal touch/attention to detail

Excellent personal service from James in replying to my enquiries. Real attention to detail & care in packaging of paints & very prompt delivery. Best experience I’ve had ordering oil paint online. I will certainly be placing future orders. Very unusual pigments not widely available. I discovered the website looking for Lapis lazuli. Paints are top quality. Really enjoying adding the new colours to my pallet. I look forward to ordering more soon. Thanks for the great service! Much appreciated.

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