Colors, Pigments, Dyes 2/8

Sylvia Rose

Nov 1, 20248 min read

11 Favorite Drawing Mediums of Artists

Drawing is a creative expression for humans since cave paintings of prehistory. In art, anything making a mark is a drawing tool....

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Sanguine: Red Chalk of Renaissance Masters

Sylvia Rose

Nov 1, 20245 min read

Sanguine: Red Chalk of Renaissance Masters

Sanguine is a rich, reddish-brown chalk beloved by Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo. Creating flesh-like tones in the human form...

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Sylvia Rose

Oct 31, 20243 min read

Mosaic Gold: Alchemy of a Forgotten Art

Mosaic gold is also known to alchemists as aurum musivum or aurum mosaicum due to its mottled formation. Forgotten in the data fields...

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Science of Alchemy: Alchemical Innovations

Sylvia Rose

Oct 30, 20246 min read

Science of Alchemy: Alchemical Innovations

Alchemy these days is often seen only as a mystical practice purveying the clic hé of turning base metals into gold. Alchemy is in fact...

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12 Steps to the Magnum Opus: Ripley Scroll

Sylvia Rose

Oct 28, 20247 min read

12 Steps to the Magnum Opus: Ripley Scroll

Alchemy seeks the magnum opus or great work. This twelve step program comes from the anonymous Ripley Scroll, so called as alchemist...

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Prussic Acid: Secrets of Hydrogen Cyanide

Sylvia Rose

Oct 27, 20244 min read

Prussic Acid: Secrets of Hydrogen Cyanide

Prussic acid, widely known as hydrogen cyanide (HCN), is a compound with rich history and unique properties, and one of the most...

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Sylvia Rose

Oct 27, 20245 min read

Advances in Chemistry 1600-1800: German

Chemistry from 1600 to 1800 yields transformative discoveries influential today. In the German lands this era is characterized by...

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Iron III Acetate - Formula, Production, Use

Sylvia Rose

Oct 23, 20245 min read

Iron III Acetate - Formula, Production, Use

Iron III acetate, or ferric acetate, is a non-toxic compound in numerous scientific and industrial applications. Ferric acetate is a...

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White Lead Toxic Beauty, Art, Ancient Production

Sylvia Rose

Oct 22, 20246 min read

White Lead Toxic Beauty, Art, Ancient Production

White lead, lead(II) carbonate or PbCO₃, has a long history in art, paint and industry. It's a primary source of white for artists and in...

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Heavy Metals Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, Chromium & Arsenic

Sylvia Rose

Oct 21, 20246 min read

Heavy Metals Cadmium, Mercury, Lead, Chromium & Arsenic

Toxic heavy metals cadmium, mercury, lead, chromium, and arsenic are elements known for high density and toxicity even in small amounts....

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Arsenic Trioxide: Paris Green Paint Pigment & Pesticide

Sylvia Rose

Oct 21, 20244 min read

Arsenic Trioxide: Paris Green Paint Pigment & Pesticide

Arsenic trioxide is a toxic compound with a a long and complex history, known at least by the time of the ancient Romans. Here's a look...

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Meet the Microbes - History of Microbiology

Sylvia Rose

Oct 19, 20245 min read

Meet the Microbes - History of Microbiology

Microbiology explores the world of microbes or micro-organisms. It reveals a hidden dimension of unseen forces shaping health,...

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Talc (Magnesium Silicate): Beauty, Art & Industry

Sylvia Rose

Oct 18, 20245 min read

Talc (Magnesium Silicate): Beauty, Art & Industry

Talc or hydrated magnesium silicate is a naturally occurring mineral, primarily composed of magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. With its...

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Paints of the Artist's Palette in Renaissance Europe

Sylvia Rose

Oct 17, 20246 min read

Paints of the Artist's Palette in Renaissance Europe

Artists of Renaissance Europe cultivate palettes rich in colors sourced from elements both enchanting and lethal. The Renaissance is...

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Gouache Painting: Artist Essentials & Art Tips

Sylvia Rose

Oct 17, 20244 min read

Gouache Painting: Artist Essentials & Art Tips

Gouache painting has a unique charm and offers versatility for artists and art appreciators. This unctuous type of paint delivers vibrant...

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Bright Common Nails: Composition to Corrosion

Sylvia Rose

Oct 17, 20243 min read

Bright Common Nails: Composition to Corrosion

Bright common nails in hardware are used in construction, woodworking, and various DIY projects from building to pigment making. Bright...

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10 Ancient Spices of Trade, Health & Beauty

Sylvia Rose

Oct 16, 20246 min read

10 Ancient Spices of Trade, Health & Beauty

Spices come from distant lands along ancient trade routes. These commodities bring flavor to food, health and beauty to consumers and...

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Secrets of Xanthan Gum for Artists & Chefs

Sylvia Rose

Oct 15, 20244 min read

Secrets of Xanthan Gum for Artists & Chefs

Xanthan Gum, a versatile ingredient with various applications, is a growing trend in multiple industries. In art and food it's valued as...

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Gum Arabic, Guar, Xanthan: Guide for Artists & Artisans

Sylvia Rose

Oct 15, 20245 min read

Gum Arabic, Guar, Xanthan: Guide for Artists & Artisans

Thickening gums such as gum arabic, guar and xanthan gums are indispensable for creation of inks and pigment by individual or industrial...

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Sylvia Rose

Oct 15, 20245 min read

Elemental Carbon (C) Facts & Secrets

Carbon is the ubiquitous element. Art, beauty, science and health pivot around the life force of carbon. Carbon is a complex element...

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