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DANIEL SMITH Original Oil Mediums
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…Linseed Oil- The simplest form of natural oil, cold-pressed linseed oil, is lighter in color and yellows less than hot pressed or solvent extracted oils. DANIEL SMITH Cold-pressed Linseed Oil also creates a stronger film. Stand Oil– Stand oil, thicker than Linseed oil, prompts oil colors to… Improve transparency and gloss! Painting with buttery oils requires a medium that helps alter paint consistency for color mixing, blending, and glazing. DANIEL SMITH Oil mediums improve transparency and gloss and, depending on the formula, can decrease drying time. DANIEL SMITH Oil Mediums allow artists to extend their oil paints and waste less paint; this is especially true with DANIEL SMITH Original Oils, which are highly pigmented. With DANIEL SMITH Oil Mediums, you can expand the value of your highly pigmented paint event farther! Key Features: * Accelerate or slow drying time * Improve transparency and gloss * Outstanding working properties * Extend oil paints and use less paint * Available in 3 different sizes Perfect For: * Traditional oil paints * Blending and glazing * Maintaining consistency * Preserving gloss * Speeding up drying time * Increasing the flow of oil paint Refined Linseed Oil- Its capacity to add gloss and transparency and yield a tough, strong paint film has made linseed oil the most conventional binder in oil paint for centuries. It may cause some yellowing with age. Cold-Pressed Linseed Oil- The simplest form of natural oil, cold-pressed linseed oil, is lighter in color and yellows less than hot pressed or solvent extracted oils. DANIEL SMITH Cold-pressed Linseed Oil also creates a stronger film. Stand Oil– Stand oil, thicker than Linseed oil, prompts oil colors to gradually self-level as they dry, leaving minimal brush strokes. Stand oil is an inappropriate vehicle for making oil paint, but it makes an outstanding painting and glazing medium when diluted with turpentine and damar varnish. It yields a tough paint film without the yellowing tendencies of refined linseed oil. Available in 8oz. See More -
Cobra Water-Mixable Oil Painting MediumsSave Up to40%Off list…the paint fatter. Safflower Oil - Safflower oil boosts paint flow and transparency. The oil doesn't yellow over time and dries slower than linseed oil, making it ideal for initial and final paint layers. Linseed Oil - improves paint flow and transparency. This linseed oil dries relatively fast and… Expand your painting possibilities with these water-mixable oil mediums! Using these specially designed water-mixable mediums and auxiliaries can increase the range of effects achievable with your Cobra paints! Just like Cobra colors, these mediums mix cleanly with water and are great additives for techniques from glazing and layering to alla prima and impasto. A convenient bar of Brush and Hand Soap is also available to ensure your brushes are thoroughly clean. Enhance all your water-mixable oil paintings with these great mediums from Royal Talens! Key Features: * Oil paint mediums * Cleaning auxiliaries Perfect For: * Modifying oil paint * Lengthening drying time Click on the white paper icon for more information about each Cobra product. Painting Medium - This viscous medium makes Cobra oils smoother and fatter, eliminating brushstrokes without lengthening the drying time of the paint film. It also adds a universal sheen and increases color transparency. Perfect for use in layering and alla prima (wet-on-wet) techniques. Glazing Medium – improves the flow of Cobra oil paints and increases their transparency, making it perfect for luminous glazing techniques. As this medium has a high oil content, it should only be used in the final few layers of a painting, following the "fat over lean" rule. Painting Paste – Perfect for adding bulk in impasto techniques or decreasing color intensity for alla prima painting. Can be mixed with Cobra oil colors in any ratio, but the more Painting Medium added, the lower the color intensity will become. Quick Dry Medium (Solvent-Free) - This medium reduces the drying time of Cobra paints. It also increases the flow and transparency of the paint while making the paint fatter. Safflower Oil - Safflower oil boosts paint flow and transparency. The oil doesn't yellow over time and dries slower than linseed oil, making it ideal for initial and final paint layers. Linseed Oil - improves paint flow and transparency. This linseed oil dries relatively fast and can be used for the initial layers of your painting. While linseed oil may yellow slightly over time, it offers a more stable paint film. Paint Thinner (Solvent-Free) - This solvent-free thinner enhances paint fluidity, making it leaner and aiding quicker drying times. It's particularly ideal for applying the initial layers of your painting. Brush Cleaner (Solvent-Free) - Makes brushes easier to clean. Also cleans brushes with oil colours that are not mixable with water Medium Mix - Cobra created this Medium Mix to help artists transition from traditional to water-mixable oil paints. Add this medium to your leftover traditional oil paints to make them water-mixable, so you can mix and thin your paint using just water! Brush and Hand Soap - Crafted from 100% vegetable-based ingredients. Whether you're working with oils or acrylics, Cobra Soap is the ideal solution for keeping your hands and brushes clean throughout your creative process. See More
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DANIEL SMITH Water Soluble Oil MediumsSave Up to40%Off list…cleaning your brushes with water. The mediums complement the Daniel Smith Water-Soluble Oil Color range and are also entirely compatible with other water-mixable paint brands. Key Features: * Professional quality oil mediums * Available in 2oz bottle * Cleans up easily * Accelerates drying time *… Specially developed alternatives to toxic solvents! If you love the feel, control, and rich appearance of classic oil mediums, but don't like the toxic solvents and tedious clean up, you need to try DANIEL SMITH's line of water-soluble oil mediums! Water-soluble mediums are the perfect solution for artists who work in poorly ventilated spaces with small children or pets. If you paint in Plein Air, you will relish the convenience of thinning and cleaning your brushes with water. The mediums complement the Daniel Smith Water-Soluble Oil Color range and are also entirely compatible with other water-mixable paint brands. Key Features: * Professional quality oil mediums * Available in 2oz bottle * Cleans up easily * Accelerates drying time * Increases gloss & translucency * For information, click on the yellow technote icon Perfect For: * Water mixable oil paint * Maintaining consistency * Preserving gloss * Painting without harsh chemicals * Cleaning work surfaces with water * Very easy to work with Water Soluble Fast Drying Linseed Oil, 2 oz - This modified linseed oil has a drying agent that significantly speeds drying time. It also thins the paint consistency while enhancing flow and gloss. Water Soluble Fast Drying Painting Medium, 2 oz - This medium makes colors more transparent and flexible while speeding drying time. It is non-yellowing and practically odorless. Water Soluble Modified Linseed Oil, 2 oz - This is the same water-soluble linseed oil used as the binder in Daniel Smith Water-Soluble Oils, making them so rich and creamy. Use it to thin their consistency, enhance flow, and improve gloss. Water Soluble Painting Medium - Low-odor, non-yellowing medium that increases the transparency and flexibility of Water-Soluble Oils and reduces drying time. Water Soluble Safflower Oil 2 oz - A water-soluble version of our low-yellowing oil, great for thinning whites and light colors. See More
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DANIEL SMITH Water Soluble Oil ColorsSave Up to40%Off list…line. DANIEL SMITH Water Soluble Oil Colors can be thinned with water. Brushes and palettes clean up easily with soap and warm water. These new oil colors are made with the same quality and care as our Original Oil Colors but with a specially modified linseed oil binder and dry times are slightly… Get The feel, control, and rich appearance of classic oil paints With DANIEL SMITH Water Soluble Oils Paints, if you love the feel, control, and rich appearance of classic oil paints, but don't like the toxic solvents and tedious clean up, you will want to try our fantastic new paints. Vibrant, highly pigmented colors offer outstanding color strength, even when mixed with Titanium White. All colors offer uniform drying times, buttery consistency, excellent brushing, and a beautiful surface appearance. Made in our Seattle manufacturing facility from the highest quality raw materials, they have the most finely ground pigments in any color line. DANIEL SMITH Water Soluble Oil Colors can be thinned with water. Brushes and palettes clean up easily with soap and warm water. These new oil colors are made with the same quality and care as our Original Oil Colors but with a specially modified linseed oil binder and dry times are slightly slower Key Features:* Artist grade oils* 43 Colors* Non Toxic Solvents* Vibrant, highly pigmented colors* Outstanding color strength* All colors offer uniform drying times* Buttery consistency* Excellent brushing* Highest quality raw materials* Have the most finely ground pigments in any color line* Made in U.S.A. Made in Seattle* Perfect For:* Oil painters who are sensitive* Want to avoid exposure to solvents* Students and teachers in schools and colleges* Artists working in a shared studio space* Artists who work within a small home environment* Reduce the odor of oil painting* Artists that travel can transport these paints on airplane subject to the approval of the airline Every tube of DANIEL SMITH Water Soluble Oils is filled and labeled by hand. All labels give complete information including the common pigment names, color index names and numbers and ASTM lightfastness ratings, keeping artists informed when they choose DANIEL SMITH Water Soluble Oils. Why use Daniel Smith Water Soluble Oil Paints? * Oil painters who are sensitive to or want to avoid exposure to solvents such as mineral spirits or turpentine. * Students and teachers in schools and colleges where the use of oil color is prohibited because of solvents. * Artists working in a shared studio space where the build up of solvent levels could lead to a harmful concentration of vapors and an unpleasant odor. * Artists who work within a small home environment and wish to reduce the odor of oil painting. * Artists that travel can transport these paints on airplanes subject to the approval of the airline. Clean up easily with water, use soap if using a staining pigment. * 43 Colors – Highly pigmented and extremely vibrant. * 33 Single Pigment Colors – Single pigment colors provide clear and clean mixes. * 42 Colors with Lightfast Rating (LR) I or II LR rating I = 100+ years LR rating II = 100 Lightfastness rating is a measurement of how many years the color in your artwork will remain the same. * 11 Quinacridone Colors – The Quinacridone family of colors (pronounced kwin ak’ ri doan) are high-performance pigments with outstanding transparency and color intensity. See More
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Cobra Artists' Water-Mixable Oils & Sets by TalensSave Up to40%Off list…paint anywhere! Solvent Free Cobra Artists' Water-Mixable Oils by Royal Talens are an exceptional line of water-mixable oil colors perfect for any painter! Cobra Artists' Water-Mixable Oils are based on a modified, water-mixable oil binder, meaning that no harsh solvents, turpentine, or mineral… Infinite freedom — paint anywhere! Solvent Free Cobra Artists' Water-Mixable Oils by Royal Talens are an exceptional line of water-mixable oil colors perfect for any painter! Cobra Artists' Water-Mixable Oils are based on a modified, water-mixable oil binder, meaning that no harsh solvents, turpentine, or mineral spirits are necessary in the painting — or the clean-up — process. This makes for a much healthier painting environment, with no toxic and odorous fumes to inhale, and hence makes Cobra the ideal oil paint for use in classes, studios, outdoors, or even in your living room! Cobra Artists' Water-Mixable Oils are an artist grade paint, with a full line of 70 vibrant shades using only the highest quality pigments milled to an exceptional degree of fineness in a triple-roll mill. Key Features:* 70 vivid colors available* 40ml, 150ml Tubes* Sets of 5 & 10* No harsh solvents* 35 colors are single-pigment shades* Highest degree of light fastness* Minimal color shift or leveling* Cleans up easily Perfect For:* Healthier painting environment* Clean and brilliant color mixes* No toxic and odorous fumes* Artist grade paint* Use in classes, studios, outdoors* Cobra Artists' Water-Mixable Oils are an artist grade paint, with a full line of 70 vibrant shades using only the highest quality pigments milled to an exceptional degree of fineness in a triple-roll mill. Half of the line is comprised of single pigments, making for clean and brilliant color mixes, and all Cobra paints have the highest degree of light fastness, ensuring your art will remain radiant for years to come! With minimal color shift or leveling as they dry, all your paint strokes will remain as bright and textured as when you first lay them down. Cobra colors can be used exactly like traditional oil paints: from glazing and alla prima techniques to layering and impasto, and a range of mediums and varnishes expand the possibilities! So don't worry anymore about using harsh turpentine or white spirits — try Cobra Water-Mixable Oils and see what just a little water can do to your oil paintings! Modified oil color mixes directly with water! 70 vivid colors available in 40ml tubes, popular colors in 150ml 35 colors are single-pigment shades for clean mixes Behaves just like traditional oil paint Eliminates the need for solvents, turpentine or mineral spirits Cleans up easily with just soap and water Perfect for painting indoors or out, in the studio or at home! Water-mixable oil color sets perfect for travel! Starter Set of 5 - This set includes five 40ml tubes of Cobra Water-Mixable Oil Colors in Permanent Yellow Light, Pyrrole Red Deep, Cobalt Blue Ultramarine, Permanent Green Deep, and Titanium White. Excellent for practicing color mixing! Mixing Set of 5 Primary Colors - This fantastic new set is the perfect selection to practice color mixing! Includes a 20 ml tube of Titanium White, Primary Yellow, Primary Magenta, Primary Cyan, and Ivory Black, as well as a color mixing guide. Value Set of 10 - This expands upon the Starter Set, with ten 40ml tubes of Cobra color, including Permanent Yellow Light, Permanent Orange, Pyrrole Red, Permanent Red Violet, Ultramarine, Permanent Green Deep, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Ivory Black, and Titanium White. A great introduction to these fantastic water-mixable oil paints! Gift Set of 10 with Accessories - The perfect gift for both beginners and experienced artists, this fantastic set comes with the same colors as the Value Set but adds a 75ml Bottle of Cobra Water-Mixable Oil Painting Medium, two bristle brushes (Flat size 4 and 10) and a metal double palette cup. It also makes an excellent traveling kit See More
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Royal Talens Cobra Painting VarnishesSave Up to40%Off list…not crack and can be easily removed if necessary (also after many years). * Cobra varnish glossy 102, 400 ml- Purpose: Permanent protection of an oil painting (final varnish). Composition: Synthetic resin, odorless white spirit. Qualities: Gives a high gloss. Apply when the paint layer is completely… Protection against aging of the paint, dust, dirt and the like. Cobra painting varnishes will protect a painting for a long time. Cobra painting varnishes -These non-yellowing varnishes come in convenient spray cans for easy application. When applied to a thoroughly dry (between 6-12 months) painting, they will protect against aging and environmental pollutants, while unifying the sheen of the piece. Removable with mineral spirits; available in Gloss, Satin, and Matte finishes. Cobra varnish: offers protection against aging of the paint, dust, dirt and the like, gives the painting an even sheen, adheres well to the underlying paint layer, does not turn yellow, does not crack and can be easily removed if necessary (also after many years). * Cobra varnish glossy 102, 400 ml- Purpose: Permanent protection of an oil painting (final varnish). Composition: Synthetic resin, odorless white spirit. Qualities: Gives a high gloss. Apply when the paint layer is completely dry (at least 6 months). Does not yellow and dries within a few hours. Dry varnish layers can be removed with white spirit. Extremely flammable. * Cobra varnish satin 118, 400 ml- Purpose: Permanent protection of an oil painting (final varnish). Composition: Synthetic resin, matting agents (silicas), odorless white spirit. Qualities: Gives a silky sheen, Apply when the paint layer is completely dry (at least 6 months), Does not yellow and dries within a few hours. Dry varnish layers can be removed with white spirit. Extremely flammable. * Cobra varnish matte 103, 400 ml - Purpose:Permanent protection of an oil painting (final varnish).Composition: Synthetic resin, matting agents (silicas), odorless white spirit. Qualities: Gives a matte gloss. Apply when the paint layer is completely dry (at least 6 months). Does not yellow and dries within a few hours. Dry varnish layers can be removed with white spirit. Extremely flammable. See More
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Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Dot Card Mini PacksSave Up to40%Off list…Highly pigmented brilliant colors* Most colors have a lightfast rating of LR I or LR II* Unsurpassed purity and permanence Perfect For:* Professional watercolorists* Watercolor on-the-go* Testing beautiful colors* Creating works of art* For journaling, lettering, card making, fine art* Artists… Experience the quality of Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints! Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor dot cards are perfect for creating art on the go. Each card pack contains 36 Extra Fine watercolor dots that allow you to try out different colors without buying a whole tube of paint! With a wet brush, the dried dots of Daniel Smith Watercolor become brilliant, brushable watercolor. Each Dot Card Pack includes 36 dots of watercolor paint on nine inspirationally themed cards. Key Features:* Dimensions: 3.4L x 3.5W x .6H inches* 36 watercolor dots divided among nine themed cards* Highly pigmented brilliant colors* Most colors have a lightfast rating of LR I or LR II* Unsurpassed purity and permanence Perfect For:* Professional watercolorists* Watercolor on-the-go* Testing beautiful colors* Creating works of art* For journaling, lettering, card making, fine art* Artists seeking a quality watercolor with a wide array of colors and effects The Mineral Marvels 36-Color Dot Cards Pack: includes 36 dots of watercolor paint on nine themed cards: Rockin' Red includes Rhodonite Genuine, Garnet Genuine, Minnesota Pipestone Genuine, and Bloodstone Genuine; Red Earth includes Hematite Burnt Scarlet Genuine, Piemontite Genuine, Mummy Bauxite, and Sicklerite Genuine; Red Sands includes Bronzite Genuine, Red Fuschite Genuine, Burnt Bronzite Genuine, Red Jasper Genuine; Baked Earth includes Yavapai Genuine, Sedona Genuine, Tiger's Eye Genuine, and Burnt Tiger's Eye Genuine; Royal Purple includes Purpurite Genuine, Amethyst Genuine, Sugilite Genuine, and Hematite Violet Genuine. Metamorphic Black includes Sodalite Genuine, Zoisite Genuine, Hematite Genuine, and Black Tourmaline Genuine. Oceanic includes Mayan Blue Genuine, Kingman Green Turquoise, Diopside Genuine, Green Apatite Genuine. Blue Beauties includes Kyanite Genuine, Lapis Lazuli Genuine, Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Genuine, and Blue Apatite Genuine; Green Gems includes Amazonite Genuine, Fuchsite Genuine, Jadeite Genuine, and Serpentine Genuine. The Confetti 36-Color Dot Cards Pack: includes 36 dots of watercolor paint on nine inspirational themed cards: Gemstones includes Rhodonite Genuine, Jadeite Genuine, Amazonite Genuine and Amethyst Genuine; Mix & Mingle 1 includes Hansa Yellow Medium, Anthraquinoid Red, French Ultramarine Blue and Lunar Black; Mix & Mingle 2 includes Permanent Orange, Imperial Purple, Pthalo Green (Blue Shade) and Jane's Gray; Autumn Glow includes Aussie Red Gold, Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Burnt Orange and Hansa Yellow Light; Born to Sparkle includes Pearlescent White, Duochrome Cabo Blue, Duochrome Hibiscus and Duochrome Emerald; Add a Little Sparkle includes Iridescent Gold, Iridescent Garnet, Iridescent Russet, and Iridescent Electric Blue; Granulating Fun includes Rose of Ultramarine, Sap Green, Ultramarine Turquoise, and Lunar Blue; Colors of Inspiration includes Opera Pink, Cascade Green, Green Gold, and Moonglow; Paint Flowers includes Wisteria, Lavender, Quinacridone Lilac, and Quinacridone Rose. See More
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DANIEL SMITH Watercolor Half-Pan SetsSave Up to35%Off list…as the watercolor tubes. These paints are a go-to for many professional watercolorists. Each watercolor pan is hand-poured in the United States. Hand pouring pans is incredibly labor-intensive and offers the purest form of professional watercolor. The Half-Pan sets are great for travel, plein air… Handcrafted Hand Poured Watercolors in Half-Pan Sets DANIEL SMITH Half-Pan Watercolor Sets are the same great quality as the watercolor tubes. These paints are a go-to for many professional watercolorists. Each watercolor pan is hand-poured in the United States. Hand pouring pans is incredibly labor-intensive and offers the purest form of professional watercolor. The Half-Pan sets are great for travel, plein air painting, urban sketching and working with unique color combinations all in half-pans in a easy to use travel set and palette. Key Features:* Hand-poured half-pans* Bright vibrant colors* Half pan sets* Unsurpassed purity and permanence* Exceptional lightfast pigments* Color re-wets quickly and easily* DANIEL SMITH uses the exact same formula for both tube and hand poured pan colors* Portable and easy to use sets* Hand Crafted and proudly made in Seattle, WA USA. Perfect For:* Professional watercolorists* Artists seeking a quality watercolor with a wide array of colors and effects* Lightfastness and permanence* Watercolorists of any level looking for exceptional paint* Traveling* Plein air painting* Urban sketching* Exploring unique color combinations Metal Box Half-Pan Sets 12 or 24 empty metal half-pans to fill, 19 mixing wells per metal palette. White enamel interior. Comes with middle half pan holder section is removable and a finger ring loop underneath the palette box for easy holding while painting! See More
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DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Hand Poured Watercolor Half PansSave Up to35%Off list…Hand Poured Professional Watercolor Half-Pans The DANIEL SMITH company has a tradition of manufacturing the finest, handcrafted paints and products. As a result, each watercolor pan is hand-poured. Hand pouring pans is incredibly labor-intensive and offers the purest form of professional watercolor… Handcrafted Hand Poured Professional Watercolor Half-Pans The DANIEL SMITH company has a tradition of manufacturing the finest, handcrafted paints and products. As a result, each watercolor pan is hand-poured. Hand pouring pans is incredibly labor-intensive and offers the purest form of professional watercolor half pans. It takes three to four pours over several months of drying to produce each half pan of DANIEL SMITH Watercolor. The watercolors include the highest pigmented colors on the market. The incredibly vibrant color line offers excellent brushing characteristics and maintains outstanding color strength when mixed with Titanium White. Key Features: * Finest pigments * Highest pigment load * Made in the USA * 3-4 pours from start to finish – months to complete each pan * Re-wets quickly * Exceptional Lightfast Pigments * 45 colors available * New color Jane’s Grey * DANIEL SMITH uses the exact same formula used in tube colors * Hand Crafted Perfect For: * Professional watercolorists * A wide array of colors and effects * Watercolorists of any level looking for exceptional paint * Consistent results * Lightfastness and permanence * Plein air painting * Urban sketching See More
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DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine WatercolorsSave Up to40%Off list…Smith Extra Fine Watercolors. These paints are a go-to for many professional watercolorists. With Daniel Smith Watercolors, pigments are key. Featuring 265 stunning colors—the widest color range of professional watercolors—this line offers unrivaled quality and versatility.… Experience the quality of Daniel Smith Watercolor Paints! We are proud to carry the exceptional line of Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors. These paints are a go-to for many professional watercolorists. With Daniel Smith Watercolors, pigments are key. Featuring 265 stunning colors—the widest color range of professional watercolors—this line offers unrivaled quality and versatility. This color range offers 14 Quinacridone colors, 35 PrimaTek pigments made from (naturally occurring) minerals, and an astonishing selection of 206 single pigment colors! Of these 265 colors, 249 have a lightfast rating of LR I or LR II. Experience the quality of color with Daniel Smith—manufactured in the United States in Seattle! DANIEL SMITH has undergone a recent packaging change. Tube packaging may vary. Key Features:* Wide range of 265 colors* 14 Quinacridone colors* 35 PrimaTek pigments made from minerals* 206 single pigment colors* 249 colors with a lightfast rating of LR I or LR II* Available in 5 ml and 15 ml tubes* Unsurpassed purity and permanence Perfect For:* Professional watercolorists* Artists seeking a quality watercolor with a wide array of colors and effects* Best in lightfastness and permanence* Watercolorists of any level looking for an exceptional paint* DANIEL SMITH Finest Watercolors A classic watercolor of unsurpassed purity and permanence. ”The vision in the formulation of a new line of watercolors was twofold First and foremost, to produce watercolors that are the best in lightfastness and permanence. *Second, to offer a selection of truly unique colors. Formulated to meet and exceed the highest industry standards for the manufacture of artist’s paints”, and every batch made is tested and analyzed for its performance qualities: * Lightfastness* Color value* Tinting strength* Clarity* Vibrancy* Undertone* Particle size* Density* Viscosity Cadmium Hues, Daniel Smith has developed safe and vibrant Cadmium Hues with the density and richness of cadmium colors without the cadmium pigment. Virtually identical in color to their namesakes, they are cleaner in mixtures and much stronger in tints. The working properties – staining power, semi-transparency, and excellent lightfastness – are nearly identical to those of the low-soluble cadmium colors Daniel Smith previously manufactured See More
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