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Genuine Manganese Blue
Please note this listing is for the discontinued genuine Manganese Blue. Up until very recently, Blockx seemed to sell this in small amounts for restoration purposes, however it appears to be gone. Unfortunately their replacement version is not correctly labeled as a hue. Their Manganese Blue replacement contains PB15 and PW6.
A general note on binding oils: some of the paints in Blockx’s range are bound in linseed oil and some are bound in poppyseed oil. An artist should educate themselves on the benefits and drawbacks of both oils. In general, linseed oil tends to form strong paint films, and poppyseed oil is not known for this. Linseed oil tends to yellow, and one of the main draws to poppyseed oil is that it resists yellowing to an amazing degree. However in some cases there are reports of problems with drying that are associated with poppyseed oil. Please research both oils so that you know what is right for your art practice. Blockx’s range is a gorgeously chromatic and unique addition to the world of oil paints, and we especially love their non-yellowing formulations in blues and purples.
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