Koh-i-noor Gold Tempera Paint, 16 ml

Koh-i-noor Gold Tempera Paint is a radiant, metallic medium that adds a touch of luxury and brilliance to tempera paintings and crafts. This 16 ml tube contains a high-quality, water-based paint infused with fine metallic pigments, offering a rich, reflective gold finish. It shares the beloved characteristics of professional tempera: it dries quickly to a durable, matte-metallic surface, can be re-wetted with water for corrections, and is both safe and easy to use. Perfect for decorative details, holiday projects, illustrations, and mixed media, it allows artists of all levels to incorporate stunning metallic accents into their work.

Product Overview & Key Features

• Vibrant Metallic Gold Pigment: Formulated with fine, light-reflecting particles to deliver a bright, true gold color with excellent metallic sheen.
• Professional-Grade Tempera Base: A high-quality, water-based tempera emulsion that ensures smooth application, good adhesion, and compatibility with other tempera colors.
• Re-wettable & Flexible: Can be thinned with water while wet and, like all temperas, can be re-activated with water even after drying on the palette, allowing for easy reworking and economical use.
• Fast Drying & Durable Finish: Dries quickly to a durable, abrasion-resistant metallic film. The finish has a satin-like sheen rather than a high gloss.
• Excellent for Mixing & Layering: Can be used pure for maximum shine or mixed with other tempera colors to create custom metallic shades (e.g., gold-tinted greens, warm metallic browns).
• Versatile Surface Compatibility: Designed for water-absorbent surfaces such as paper, cardboard, wood, and primed canvas, making it ideal for a wide range of artistic and craft projects.
• Safe, Non-Toxic & Washable: Certified safe for educational and children's use. Accidental stains on skin and most fabrics wash out easily with soap and water.
• Convenient 16 ml Tube: Packaged in a practical tube for precise dispensing, easy storage, and to preserve the paint's creamy consistency.

Primary Uses & Artistic Applications

• Decorative Details & Embellishments: Perfect for adding golden highlights to illustrations, painting picture frames, decorating holiday ornaments (Christmas, Easter), and embellishing greeting cards.
• Theatrical & Festival Designs: Ideal for creating costumes, masks, stage props, carnival decorations, and any project requiring a bold, festive metallic touch.
• Illustration & Lettering: A favorite among illustrators for depicting gold jewelry, crowns, treasure, magical effects, and for elegant calligraphy or titling.
• Craft & Mixed Media Projects: Excellent for scrapbooking, DIY home decor, furniture accents, and mixed media art where metallic elements are desired.
• Educational & Cultural Projects: Great for school projects related to history, religion (e.g., iconography, religious holidays), and cultural celebrations.

Recommended Surfaces

• Heavyweight paper, watercolor paper, and black construction paper (for maximum contrast)
• Cardboard and poster board
• Wood, papier-mâché, and primed canvas
• Clay pots and plaster figurines (on sealed/primed surfaces)

How to Use for Best Results

1. Surface Preparation: For the most brilliant metallic effect, apply over a dark background (black, dark blue, or dark red). Ensure the surface is clean and dry.
2. Dispensing & Mixing: Shake the tube gently. Squeeze a small amount onto your palette.
   • For pure gold: Use straight or slightly thinned.
   • For metallic tints: Mix a small amount of gold into another tempera color.
3. Application:
   • For fine details and lines: Use a small, pointed brush with a slightly thickened consistency.
   • For larger areas: Use a soft, flat brush. Avoid over-brushing, as this can reduce the metallic sheen.
   • For best coverage, apply in 1-2 thin, even layers rather than one thick layer.
4. Utilizing the Re-wettable Feature: If the paint dries on your palette, add a few drops of water, let it sit, and stir gently to reconstitute. The metallic particles will resuspend.
5. Cleaning: Clean brushes and tools thoroughly with warm, soapy water immediately after use. Metallic particles can settle in brush bristles if left to dry.

Professional Tips & Care

• Maximize Shine: The metallic effect is most pronounced when viewed under direct light. Consider the lighting of the artwork's final display.
• Layering: For opaque, bright gold, allow the first layer to dry completely before applying a second if needed.
• Sealing (Optional): While durable, for extra protection on frequently handled objects, you can apply a clear acrylic varnish spray once the paint is fully dry. Test on a sample first, as some varnishes can dull metallic finishes.
• Storage: Always cap the tube tightly. Store horizontally if possible to help keep the metallic particles evenly distributed within the tube.
• Experiment: Try techniques like dry brushing over texture or applying with a sponge for different metallic effects.

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