R&F Encaustic Paint Block - Turkey Umber Greenish, 40 ml
The colour is a mix of brown, green, and yellow, similar to
a turkey's feathers.
The pigment "Turkey Umber Greenish" is composed of
PBr7 Raw Umber, known for its strong lightfastness, meaning it is highly
resistant to fading when exposed to light over time. It also possesses
excellent opacity, effectively covering underlying layers of paint or
substrate. In terms of the undertone, this pigment exhibits a subtle greenish
hue, adding depth and complexity to its overall appearance.
It's like a brackish Raw Umber. Very edgy.
- Pigment Composition: PBr7-Raw Umber
- Paint Lines: Encaustic Pigment Stick
- Opacity: Semi-Transparent
- Pigment Stick Drying Rate: Fast
- Classification: Natural Earth
- Chemical Composition: Hydrated iron oxide
- Safety Information: Conforms to ASTM D-4236
- Safety Warnings: This product contains cadmium, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Pigment Name: PBr7-Raw Umber
Classification: Natural Earth
Chemical Composition: Hydrated iron oxide
Properties
Raw Umber is a cool, transparent brown ranging from yellowish brown to greenish brown. It has surprisingly good tinting strength and a high opacity level, mixes well with greens, and is quick-drying in oil form. It has excellent colour properties and can create a variety of subtle, clear tints when mixed with white. It grays when mixed with blue and white. Raw Umber can tend towards chalkiness in dark mixes in oil form.
Permanence
Raw Umber has excellent permanence.
Toxicity
Raw Umber itself is considered non-toxic. If contaminated by manganese compounds, it may be highly toxic if inhaled and moderately toxic if ingested.
History
This pigment gets its name from the Latin word umbra, meaning shadow or shade. Its full name is listed as terra d’ombra, meaning earth of shadow/shade, due to its original extraction from the area of Umbria, Italy. It has been used as a pigment since prehistoric times. Currently, the finest umber comes from Cyprus.
