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Is this a one time thing for you? I’ve already made my quarterly purchases but would be intetested after the first of the year. But I’d want more to choose from as well. Let me know.
-wendy
[FONT=Palatino Linotype]"I like kids' work more than work by real artists any day."
-Jean-Michel Basquiat [FONT=Palatino Linotype]
Boy and Dog in a JohnnypumpIs this a one time thing for you? I’ve already made my quarterly purchases but would be intetested after the first of the year. But I’d want more to choose from as well. Let me know.
-wendy
Hi, Wendy! It depends if there’s demand. If people are interested, then I can keep purchasing it.
As I know, there is only one manufacturer in the world, which produce PR254. BASF has not patent to make it. The only Clariant can make it.
Where did you get this information from, Giga?
“Cheaper China manufacturers” or “Cheaper India manufacturers” can only steal PR254 from Clariant factory or can try to dilute pure pigment, previously bought from real manufacturer.
Diluting pigment? By the tons?
I don’t think that’s how it works, Giga. Anyone with the pigment specs can reproduce it. It may not be made from the official manufacturer (if this pigment has one), but it can be just as good, or even better.
You can do paint swatch to show people how it works, Mythrill!
If I get PR 254, I’ll be happy to paint a swatch and post it here.
As I know, there is only one manufacturer in the world, which produce PR254. BASF has not patent to make it. The only Clariant can make it. People, who are using or have PR254 can get it only from Clariant supply or Clariant factory.
“Cheaper China manufacturers” or “Cheaper India manufacturers” can only steal PR254 from Clariant factory or can try to dilute pure pigment, previously bought from real manufacturer.
You can do paint swatch to show people how it works, Mythrill!No, quite a few companies make PR254 now in various versions. BASF and Clariant do both make it as well as offer multiple versions. Other companies, such as Heubach, Lansco and Dominion Color Corp make it as well as many other Chinese and Indian pigment manufacturers. It is even available as a transparent version with the PR254 color index. Even Handprint.com’s dated information list three manufacturers of PR254. I can assure you that most of the popular pigments are made by multiple manufacturers.
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Don’t waste our precious PR254 pigment on crappy homemade paint :/
Use naphthol or cadmium or something.
I agree with Mythrill. Making your own allows you to have control over the pigment load, viscosity etc. and saves money. The quality of the binders etc. are up to you. I cook from scratch and/or grow a lot of our food for similar reasons. I can control the salt, fat, sugar and so on while saving money.
Anytime you buy something you can make yourself you’re paying for the convenience. The monetary cost of that convenience can be pretty high. On the other hand, time is precious too. So ultimately it’s a question of personal preference.
-wendy
[FONT=Palatino Linotype]"I like kids' work more than work by real artists any day."
-Jean-Michel Basquiat [FONT=Palatino Linotype]
Boy and Dog in a JohnnypumpI’m pleased with the brands that I use for art materials, and would rather put my creative energy into painting vs. chemistry. That’s just me. . .
Then why you put creative energy to mix paint with medium? If you hate chemistry and love HQ tubed paint, squeeze it on palette and apply on canvas. But if you are trying to modify this “perfect” paint, making it “hommemade”, that means it is not initially perfect. It is crappy until you mix it with medium.
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