Terra di Siena – nature

Terra di Siena - nature

• Terra di Siena nature is a yellow iron oxide hydrate with considerable amounts of colloidal silica
• Decomposed it is used near Siena
• A color pigment with glaze property
• It was used in antiquity and is therefore one of the oldest colorants of mankind

Suitability:

Oil, acrylic, tempera, watercolours / gouache, lime / fresco, cement / tadelakt, ceramics

Colour index:

PY 43.77492

Fastness to light:

1 is poor, 8 is best

• Full tone: 8
• Medium: 8
• Diluted: 8

Colour mixing:

The amount of pigments required can be quickly determined with the help of the table which you will find in the instructions. The best way to mix a coloured dough is to use the wetting agents and water. To read the instructions for mixing the coloured dough and see the table click here.