updated 2013
Know that the smallest container will last you forever – except for white and Indian Red. The pigments listed below I use often though we may not be using it during the workshop. As the class goes on, make a note of which pigments we use and then order them first if you wish to continue on your own.
GOLD LEAF
Real: Best patent Gold Leaf (#101-010-009 from Daniel Smith) Make sure it is “Patent”
Fake: Mona Lisa Composite Gold Leaf (#530-310-001 from Daniel Smith) or any quality composite gold leaf at art stores
Gold adhesive - small can Minwax, fast drying Polyurethane clear gloss (MUST be oil based) from any hardware or paint supply
DRY PIGMENTS FROM KREMER.COM- they carry Cadmiums
French Ochre Sofodor #40070
Cad yellow #8 med deep #21050
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST
FOR EGG TEMPERA ICON PAINTING WORKSHOP
Know that the smallest container will last you forever – except for white and Indian Red. The pigments listed below I use often though we may not be using it during the workshop. As the class goes on, make a note of which pigments we use and then order them first if you wish to continue on your own.
DRY PIGMENTS FROM DANIEL SMITH - they do not carry Cadmiums
Mars Black Burnt Sienna Burnt Umber Buff Titanium Dioxide
Cerulean Blue Titanium
White Quinacridone Red Gold Pearl
Indian (Mars) Red Chromium
Green Prussian
Blue (Milori) Yellow Ochre
Raw Sienna Ultramarine Blue Veridian Green
GOLD LEAF
Real: Best patent Gold Leaf (#101-010-009 from Daniel Smith) Make sure it is “Patent”
Fake: Mona Lisa Composite Gold Leaf (#530-310-001 from Daniel Smith) or any quality composite gold leaf at art stores
Gold adhesive - small can Minwax, fast drying Polyurethane clear gloss (MUST be oil based) from any hardware or paint supply
DRY PIGMENTS FROM KREMER.COM- they carry Cadmiums
French Ochre Sofodor #40070
Cad yellow #8 med deep #21050
Cad red # 2 med #21130 (nice darker
red)
Cad red No 1, light #21120 (good bright red)
Vagone Earth Green #41750
French Ochre Havane #40080
Raw Umber #40630 (for first skin color)
Raw Umber #40630 (for first skin color)
I also noticed that they had French Ochre Sahara #40130 - that might be
worth a try for the first skin color or Ochre Avana Greenish #40200 is a good color to use for the face and skin
(first coat) - a bit more golden than greenish
SANKIR
Premixed basic face color Sankir - use Sahara dry pigment by Ochres and Oxides - 3/4 lb $16.75 - must be special ordered through OrganicGrace.com. (Contact info: Eliot H. Tigerlily
1-707-923-1296 ext 4 . Tue, Wed, Fri 10-6 Pacific Time)
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INK: black & brown (Koh-i-noor or Pelican brands only) Can get at Amazon.com
High Pigment gouache for halo Alpha line in Cadmium Red (M.Graham brand) Can get at Amazon.com
BRUSHES
The best brushes to use are round, sizes 6, 1, 3, or 4 Loew-Cornell makes a fine brush called mystique. Look in the watercolor brush section and find brushes that come to a fine point. A flat brush is handy to have for painting the frame areas. You’ll also need a crummy brush for gold adhesive.
VARNISH
Please see Eleni as the varnish has changed – make sure it says Oil Based – water will ruin your icon. You can find this a quality hardware stores like Home Depot. Let 1st coat dry completely before second coat (see instructions on can - usually for 24-48 hours) or varnish will blister the paint.
OTHER MATERIALS:
Paper towels garlic or isopropyl alcohol
SANKIR
Premixed basic face color Sankir - use Sahara dry pigment by Ochres and Oxides - 3/4 lb $16.75 - must be special ordered through OrganicGrace.com. (Contact info: Eliot H. Tigerlily
1-707-923-1296 ext 4 . Tue, Wed, Fri 10-6 Pacific Time)
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INK: black & brown (Koh-i-noor or Pelican brands only) Can get at Amazon.com
High Pigment gouache for halo Alpha line in Cadmium Red (M.Graham brand) Can get at Amazon.com
BRUSHES
The best brushes to use are round, sizes 6, 1, 3, or 4 Loew-Cornell makes a fine brush called mystique. Look in the watercolor brush section and find brushes that come to a fine point. A flat brush is handy to have for painting the frame areas. You’ll also need a crummy brush for gold adhesive.
VARNISH
Please see Eleni as the varnish has changed – make sure it says Oil Based – water will ruin your icon. You can find this a quality hardware stores like Home Depot. Let 1st coat dry completely before second coat (see instructions on can - usually for 24-48 hours) or varnish will blister the paint.
OTHER MATERIALS:
Paper towels garlic or isopropyl alcohol
Small cups for egg emulsion
& water white
vinegar
18 inch ruler with beveled
edge Cotton
Balls and Q - tips
Corner edge ruler Waxed
paper (for loose leaf)
Masking tape
3" “Hake” brush for brushing off gold (can get off EBAY)
3" “Hake” brush for brushing off gold (can get off EBAY)
Tracing paper
Carbon paper bridge
/ hand rest
Small sticks to get pigments
Palette
Board standard size 11 x 13 with acrylic gesso 8-10 coats
Board standard size 11 x 13 with acrylic gesso 8-10 coats
compass pen
ruling pen small,
fine scissors to cut gold
pencil with erasers small
cups to put gold glue
wood stir sticks (plastic is too small) or popsicle sticks to scoop out pigments from jar
Can also use tiny plastic ice cream sampler spoons
ART SUPPLY STORES
Daniel Smith www.danielsmith.com 1-800-426-6740
Look on Google.com for danielsmith.com discount coupon codes
wood stir sticks (plastic is too small) or popsicle sticks to scoop out pigments from jar
Can also use tiny plastic ice cream sampler spoons
ART SUPPLY STORES
Daniel Smith www.danielsmith.com 1-800-426-6740
Look on Google.com for danielsmith.com discount coupon codes
