Sylvia RoseNov 124 min readDiana's Tree: Silver Crystals of Lunar CausticDiana's Tree ( Arbor Diana or Dianae ) is one of the most intriguing creations of alchemy. Its delicate branches of crystallized silver...
Sylvia RoseNov 46 min readGlycerin (Glycerol): Darling of Cosmetics, Health & ScienceGlycerin, also known as glycerol or glycerine, is a simple polyol compound with the chemical formula C3H8O3. This colorless, odorless,...
Sylvia RoseNov 14 min readSanguine: Red Chalk of Renaissance MastersSanguine is a rich, reddish-brown chalk beloved by Renaissance artists such as Michelangelo. Creating flesh-like tones in the human form...
Sylvia RoseOct 155 min readGum Arabic, Guar, Xanthan: Guide for Artists & ArtisansThickening gums such as gum arabic, guar and xanthan gums are indispensable for creation of inks and pigment by individual or industrial...
Sylvia RoseOct 143 min readMake Black Ink or Paint Pigment with SootSoot, also loosely called lampblack or carbon black, is traditionally used to make ink, painters' pigment, medicines and makeup. A...
Sylvia RoseSep 293 min readNatural Iron Oxide Pigments: Extraction, Types & ColorsIron oxides create beautiful pigments in colors from warm yellow and orange to deep reds, brown, black and even green. Besides industry...
Sylvia RoseSep 45 min readHow to Make Venetian Red Artisan PigmentVenetian Red, also called Mars Red, is a non-toxic iron oxide pigment used by dyers, painters and craftspersons since the early days of...
Sylvia RoseAug 294 min readHow to Extract Red from Hematite: A Step-by-Step GuideHematite, an iron oxide mineral with the chemical formula Fe2O3, is prevalent around the world. Known for metallic luster and red earth...