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Making real ultramarine blue paint from rocks instead of buying pigment powder

What happens when you try to make one of the world’s rarest blue pigments using nothing but raw stone and patience? This ...
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Powdered Pigments: Three Centuries of Pastel Drawings

First used during the Renaissance, pastels have long been a staple in artist studios. "Powdered Pigments" brings together 30 outstanding examples from the Museum’s collection. First used during the ...
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Low-cost synthesis of pearlescent pigments achieved using vanadium phosphates

Optical micrograph of (a, c) VOP and (b, d) HVP. The samples exhibit layered plate-like particles, which enables fascinating iridescent colors to be visible in different particles and even in ...
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Improving Production Efficiency through Analysis of Pigment Particle Size for Powder Coatings

The ingredients for powder coating are basically epoxy resin and polyester resin. These function as a matrix and binding agents for solid particles, and they also harden the finish. Special effects, ...