Ratings
| Lightfastness | I | Excellent Blue wool 7-8. The pigment will remain unchanged for more than 100 years of light exposure with proper mounting and display. (Suitable for artistic use.) |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | O | Opaque Opaque |
| Staining | 4 | High-Staining Difficult to lift once dry. |
| Granulation | N | Non-Granulating Pigment particles are smooth and even. |
Manufacturer Description
Opaque and cool. This is the most intense black available. It is a sooty by-product of burned mineral oil and tar. Lamp Black mixed with Burnt Sienna can add a trace of warmth to a passage. Think classic black velvet. Use to darken transparent pigments.