Natural pigment- Caput Mortuum

Natural iron oxides subject to heat treatment.

Description: 

Color: dark red

Chemical description: iron oxydes. Chemical formula:Fe₂O₃

Light resistance: 8

Alkali resistance: 4

Acid resistance: 4

Form: powder

Coverage: high

Used for techniques: acrylic, tempera, watercolor, gouache, oil, ceramic

The pigment was made by crushing and grinding. There may be insight uncrushed mineral in the package.

Pigments may contain harmful substances, so remember about safety rules.

Safety rules

- use eye and hand protection,

- cover the respiratory tract, do not eat,

- keep away from children,

- wash your eyes in case the pigment gets into your eyes