Volkonskoite natural, fine ground pigment, Master Pigments USA

Very fine pigment, particle size 0-20 microns

Natural pigment suitable for icon painting (egg tempera), oil painting and watercolor painting without additional grinding.

The fields of this remarkable mineral are known only in Russia. It is a rare mineral.
Volkonskoite is sometimes called a "green stone". "Green stone" is a wonder, because its characteristics are not learned. The process of Volkonskoite formation is very long and it needs special geochemical conditions. The formation of Volkonskoite is a result of the interaction of soiled water (full of chrome) with organics.
The painters painting the icons used that mineral in their works. For example you may see the use of Volkonskoite on the icon "St. Peter and Paul" from Sofiski cathedral in Novgorod. Usually the coat of Ioan is depicted as a green coat with the use of that mineral. In past it was equal to the gold. That mineral was one of the favorite minerals of Picasso, mainly for its beautiful color and for its characteristics. He was a permanent customer of Volkonskoite from the Soviet Union. Also his famous picture "Beggar boy" it is possible to see in the State Pushkin museum. All the colors of this picture were made with the use of Volkonskoite.

It is a clay full of dichrome Cr2O3 (30%). The quartz used to be added to Volkonskoite to make the work with it easier, but new process of production eliminates that so the pigment is stronger in color. In past it was very difficult for painters to save the green color at the pictures for a long time. Volkonskoite helped them. Volkonskoite color never changes and does not depend on any circumstances. It is possible to use Volkonskoite not only in art, but also in restore works, icon-painting, for making enamels and in ceramic production.
Volkonskoite is very stable and compatible with other pigments and binders.

Volkonskoite natural, fine ground pigment, Master Pigments USA, gr. 10 Stock: 7 - COD. MASTERVOLKO1
€ 7,00
Volkonskoite natural, fine ground pigment, Master Pigments USA, gr. 50 Stock: 1 - COD. MASTERVOLKO2
€ 29,00

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Augustin Rioux

Augustin Rioux

11/07/2025

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I ordered several wooden boards to paint icons. Upon delivery, half of them showed scratches on the surface to be painted or saw marks on the side. The wooden boards are made without the care necessary for the production of works of art. Dal Molin has not had any hearing for my request for replacement of the unusable art supply nor for a refund saying that "these details have no importance". I do not recommend this business.

Marziano Genovese

Marziano Genovese

01/07/2025

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A company that is worth a visit for the wonderful and wide range of basic materials from shaped wooden boards, chalked, tools and colors: everything you need to create icons or pyrographic works. They have wonderful painted icons, books and also organize courses on the subject. Courteous, competent staff, generous with information and suggestions. Worth a visit.

Anna Maria Negri

Anna Maria Negri

17/02/2025

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The solid lime wood boards, purchased by me online from the well-stocked Dal Molin Carpentry, to carry out carving work, have an excellent quality/price ratio and are available in a vast number of formats... The packaging of the products sent was also very careful and received with very punctual delivery. Compliments!

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