Cyprus Raw Umber Medium Pigment is a versatile and highly sought-after natural earth pigment that has been used by artists for centuries. Our Cyprus Raw Umber Medium is a deep, reddish-brown powdered pigment that is derived from the natural earth of Cyprus and contains a unique combination of iron oxides and manganese. This pigment is highly valued for its rich, warm color and its ability to add depth and luminosity to a wide range of artistic mediums, including tempera, oil, and watercolor.

One of the key characteristics of our Cyprus Raw Umber Medium Pigment is its high iron oxide content, which gives it a distinctive yellowish-brown to greenish-brown color. The manganese content of this pigment is also noteworthy, as it is responsible for the pigment's exceptional tinting strength and its ability to darken in shade when heated. This unique combination of iron oxide and manganese makes our Cyprus Raw Umber Medium Pigment an essential component of many artistic mediums.

In addition to its exceptional color and tinting strength, our Cyprus Raw Umber Medium Pigment is also highly valued for its lightfastness and permanence. It is non-reactive with other pigments and is compatible with a wide range of artistic mediums, including fresco, oil, tempera, and watercolors. Its high opacity and moderate oil absorption ratio also make it an ideal choice for artists who require a pigment that can be easily dispersed in a medium.

The exceptional quality of our Cyprus Raw Umber Medium Pigment is further underscored by its excellent grinding properties and its ability to form a good, flexible film when mixed with linseed oil. This makes it an ideal choice for artists who require a pigment that can be easily mixed and applied to a wide range of surfaces.

In terms of its toxicity, our Cyprus Raw Umber Medium Pigment is considered non-toxic, although care should be exercised when handling the dry powder pigment to avoid inhaling the dust. Overall, our Cyprus Raw Umber Medium Pigment is an exceptional natural earth pigment that is highly valued for its rich color, high tinting strength, and excellent lightfastness and permanence. It is an ideal choice for artists who require a high-quality pigment that can add depth, luminosity, and beauty to their artistic creations.