Tuesday 29 March 2011

Cinnabar Lacquer


I have to make a sample of "antique faded cinnabar lacquer". This is an incredible pigment from
http://www.kremer-pigmente.com what a colour! It looks so delicious. Earth pigments are so rich. I love working with them. Mixing them into shellac is a very traditional way to create a paint, but sometimes it's the only way to get the depth needed for an antique finish.