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Handmade Artists Oil Colour · No. 702 · Series 7

Lapis Lazuli
(Afghan)

The blue that the Old Masters used for centuries.

A genuine earth from Afghanistan, the purest and oldest form of the pigment. Solvent free, ground in linseed oil.

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Michael Harding Lapis Lazuli (Afghan) No. 702 oil colour tube on raw lapis pigment

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The pigment
PB29

Natural ultramarine, from genuine Afghan lapis lazuli.

Non-ToxicVeganGround in Linseed OilSolvent freeSeries 7
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OpacitySemi-Transparent
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Tint powerLow
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Oil contentLow
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DryingAverage
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In Michael Harding's words
"This pigment is expensive and rare… it's the artist who does the hard part!"

"When I first assessed the feel and nature of this pigment, it was instantly clear it would have to be milled gently and carefully… I elected to use a stone roller mill. The relationship between stone and oil seemed more harmonious."

"It was David [Hockney]'s interest and subsequent order for my Lapis that convinced me to add it to our range."

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