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Burnt Umber 60ml

Burnt Umber 60ml

£11.80

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Burnt Umber 60ml quantity

Category: 60ml Tag: earth

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Additional information

Colour Index	77491
Lightfastness (1-8)	8
Fastness to Weathering	5
Opacity/ Transparency	O
Size	60ml

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Bringing back water soluble encaustic, the beautifully vibrant artist paint used by ancient Greek and Roman artists. Now available in our online shop.

A big thank you to all for all the wonderful art y

A big thank you to all for all the wonderful art you have created throughout the year and for helping us to keep water-soluble encaustic, this ancient and very beautiful paint medium, available for all. We wouldn't be here if it weren't for you. We are wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a happy, healthy and creative 2026. Your Paint Club team ❤️ #artist #artistpaint #watersoluble #waxart #encaustic #encausticpainting #cunicolours #encausticcuni #thankyouforyoursupport

The brilliant history of cobalt blueDid you know

The brilliant history of cobalt blueDid you know that cobalt blue has been coloring our world for centuries? This rich, deep pigment was first used in ancient China for blue-and-white porcelain as early as the 8th century. But it wasn’t until 1802 that cobalt blue was officially discovered and synthesized by French chemist Louis Jacques Thénard.Valued for its intense, stable hue, cobalt blue quickly became a favorite among artists.Unlike other blue pigments, cobalt blue doesn’t fade over time — making it a true classic in both art and design. 💎#pedrocuni #cunicolours #ArtHistory #CobaltBlue #ColorStory #PigmentHistory #ArtLovers #BlueIsTheColor

The brilliant history of cobalt blueDid you know

The brilliant history of cobalt blueDid you know that cobalt blue has been coloring our world for centuries? This rich, deep pigment was first used in ancient China for blue-and-white porcelain as early as the 8th century. But it wasn’t until 1802 that cobalt blue was officially discovered and synthesized by French chemist Louis Jacques Thénard.Valued for its intense, stable hue, cobalt blue quickly became a favorite among artists.Unlike other blue pigments, cobalt blue doesn’t fade over time — making it a true classic in both art and design. 💎#pedrocuni #cunicolours #ArtHistory #CobaltBlue #ColorStory #PigmentHistory #ArtLovers #BlueIsTheColor

#cadmiumredlight #cunicolours #watersolubleencaust

#cadmiumredlight #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #coldwaxpainting #beeswax

#burntochre + #phthaloblue. How many textures can

#burntochre + #phthaloblue. How many textures can you create with Cuni colours? Explore, experiment, and unlock endless artistic possibilities.#cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #beeswaxpainting #encaustic #coldwax #painttexture

Bold and relaxed all at once — this stunning sketc

Bold and relaxed all at once — this stunning sketch by Adele Wagstaff, painted with Cuni colours, features a male figure sprawled effortlessly in an armchair. His pose is pure ease, but the brushstrokes are anything but calm — energetic, expressive, and full of life. Contrasting colors bring tension and depth to the moment of stillness. A beautiful balance between rest and raw energy.@AdeleWagstaff #FigureSketch #WatersolubleEncaustic #ExpressiveArt #cunicolours #coldwax #coldwaxpainting #encaustic #beeswaxpainting

Who needs a sky when you've got Phthalo Blue?You

Who needs a sky when you've got Phthalo Blue?You’ve probably caked it on your palette, bled it into your brushes, and cursed when it went too intense—but let’s be honest, that rich, almost-electric blue is a total game-changer. Born in the ’30s, Phthalo Blue (aka copper phthalocyanine PB‑15) stormed into artists’ studios like a rock star—lightfast, high‑tinting, and endlessly mixable.
A little dab blends into dreamy teals or deep violets.  A lot? Blue domination—your skies will glow, your oceans will pop.  Tip: This stuff’s potent—start small, add white for balance or go bold and let it sing#phthaloblue #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #encaustic #coldwax #beeswaxpainting #loveblue

Introducing the latest mural by Pedro Cuni for All

Introducing the latest mural by Pedro Cuni for All Stars Project!
Step into a world where ancient tradition meets street‑art : Pedro Cuni’s new mural is a study in colour, movement, and paint‑alchemy.
@encaustic_cuni #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #cuni #pedrocuni #muralartist #wallpainting

Meet green cinnabar — the unexpected twist on the

Meet green cinnabar — the unexpected twist on the classic red pigment. Rare, moody, and a bit mysterious, this green beauty showed up in ancient works when chemistry got weird (and wonderful).Green cinnabar wasn’t made on purpose at first — it sometimes formed through chemical reactions. But later, alchemists tried to recreate it. Why? Because it glowed with a depth regular greens couldn’t match.
Pigment or potion? You decide.#PigmentHistory #GreenCinnabar #AlchemyInArt #GreenCinnabarMagic #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #coldwax #coldwaxpainting #beeswaxpainting

Manu OCarm, an illustrator and Carmelite philosoph

Manu OCarm, an illustrator and Carmelite philosopher from Guadalajara, Jalisco, has shared with us this beautiful painting titled The Lamb of God, created using Cuní colors.
We absolutely love it — thank you so much, Manu!#manuocarm #watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #encaustic #beeswaxpainting #religiousart #coldwax

Choosing the right primer is key to a professional

Choosing the right primer is key to a professional, long-lasting paint job.#watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #beeswaxpainting #coldwaxpainting #encaustic #primer

Pompeii relives its last day: Discoveries in the H

Pompeii relives its last day: Discoveries in the House of Helle and Phrixus reveal a desperate attempt at survival.The scene is heartbreaking—a bed placed crosswise to block the entrance to a bedroom, a desperate gesture by its occupants to protect themselves from the rain of lapilli—fragments of volcanic rock—that fell mercilessly during the initial phases of the eruption. Nearby, the remains of at least four individuals, including a child, whose bulla—a bronze amulet worn by Roman boys until adulthood—lies as a silent testimony to a life cut short.The name of the domus comes from a mural found in the triclinium, depicting the Greek myth of Phrixus and Helle. The masterfully rendered scene captures the tragic moment when Helle, sister of Phrixus, falls into the sea during their escape on the back of the winged ram Chrysomallos.Like other mural paintings in Pompeii, the House of Helle and Prixius was probably painted using the water soluble encaustic technique.#watersolubleencaustic #pompei #romanpainting #coldwaxpainting #beeswaxpainting

Canadian artist C.R. Gill was introduced to water

Canadian artist C.R. Gill was introduced to water soluble encaustic paints by our good friend Eleanor Crook . As expressed by the artist: I fell in love with Cuní water soluble encaustic as a versatile paint that I can take with me out of the studio.
These two enigmatic works offer but a glimpse into the depth and bold originality of C.R. Gill’s vision.@catalyst_artworks @eleanorcrooksculpture #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #beeswaxpainting #coldwaxpainting #encaustic

Pedro Cuní shows us how to paint a Fayum portrait

Pedro Cuní shows us how to paint a Fayum portrait using Cuní water-soluble encaustic — the original formula behind the iconic Greco-Roman Egyptian portraits.
#pedrocuni #encausticcuni #watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #encaustic #coldwax #fayum #fayumportraits #egypt

#cobaltblue #ultramarineblue #titaniumwhite #carbo

#cobaltblue #ultramarineblue #titaniumwhite #carbonblack #watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours

🎨 Happy International Art Day! 🌍 Today, we celebra

🎨 Happy International Art Day! 🌍
Today, we celebrate the power of creativity, imagination, and expression.
From bold brushstrokes to digital masterpieces, art connects us, tells our stories, and inspires change.Let’s honor the artists who colour our world—past, present, and future.#InternationalArtDay #ArtIsLife #CreativityUnites #SupportArtists #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #coldwax #beeswaxpainting

#cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #beeswaxpainti

#cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #beeswaxpainting #encaustic #coldwax #coldwaxmedium

#naphtolred #phthalogreen #cinnabargreen #cobaltbl

#naphtolred #phthalogreen #cinnabargreen #cobaltblue #spring #fieldpoppy

Efrat Merin. Expulsion from the garden of Eden. 18

Efrat Merin. Expulsion from the garden of Eden. 182cm x 137cm. Cuní colours on canvas. 2024.In this painting, the artist puts a twist on Giotto's famous fresco, replacing the figure of Adam with that of Lilith, Adam's first woman, as Mephistopheles tells Faust in Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's masterful 1808 play.Absolutely stunning piece!!#efratmerin #cunicolours #watersolubleencaustic #coldwaxmedium #coldwaxpainting #beeswax #beeswaxpainting #giotto

We love the new tiny icon by artist Alypius Loft!

We love the new tiny icon by artist Alypius Loft! 🎨✨ His creativity is perfectly reflected in this design, capturing the very essence of his art. We’re fascinated by how he plays with colours, shapes, and details to create something truly special.We feel honored by the use of Cuní colors in the creation of icons, following the ancient tradition of using water soluble encaustic in sacred art.Icons were an important part of the Byzantine Christian Church from the 3rd century CE onwards. Venerated in churches, public places, and private homes, they were often believed to have protective properties.@alypiusloft #watersolubleencaustic #cunicolours #cuni #encaustic #coldwax #beeswaxpainting #byzantine #icon

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