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  • I also went to a textile exhibition where I saw weaving on a loom and a demonstration of how images are printed on the fabric, with a detailed explanation about pigments such as Alizarin and Indigo and how Gum Arabic is used.

    India - Day 2 Chennai Gail 2009

  • I also went to a textile exhibition where I saw weaving on a loom and a demonstration of how images are printed on the fabric, with a detailed explanation about pigments such as Alizarin and Indigo and how Gum Arabic is used.

    Archive 2009-03-01 Gail 2009

  • Alizarin crimson has been a popular pigment in many art media since it was first synthesized in 1868.

    Archive 2010-04-01 James Gurney 2010

  • Alizarin crimson has been a popular pigment in many art media since it was first synthesized in 1868.

    Lightfastness and Alizarin Crimson James Gurney 2010

  • But if you painted using Alizarin Crimson to make a half inch thick layer using poppy oil as a medium then the painting may not be ready to varnish in two years, if ever!

    Drying Time in Oil James Gurney 2009

  • You can get a really intense black using Alizarin and Prussian Blue.

    Palette Arrangements James Gurney 2008

  • And a purple mixture of Cobalt and Alizarin, a mixture apparently used by the old masters, however they may have used Rose Madder in place of Alizarin.

    Palette Arrangements James Gurney 2008

  • Alizarin is derived from monosulphanthraquinonic acid, on melting with the hydrate of potassa or soda.

    Scientific American Supplement, No. 286, June 25, 1881 Various

  • For the dark green areas in the painting I'll use Sap Green with Sepia and vary with a bit of Indigo, Winsor Violet and/or Alizarin.

    JanasJournal.com 2010

  • Under the teaching and guidance of the Georgia Abood, owner of the prestigious Alizarin

    BroadwayWorld.com Featured Content 2010

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