Properties of Material
Pigment....

gives... resists... changes...
1. colour
2. coloured reflections of light

See how many different shades and new colours you can make with just 4 or 5 basic colours


1. water - if mixed with oil
2. heat if stored as a dry powder

3. cold if stored as a dry powder

Experiment by mixing different liquid substances with powder paint to see what effects you can obtain

1. with water - it mixes to make a paste or liquid paint
2. with oil to make a paste or liquid paint
3. if left in the light - it fades

4. if a painting is exposed to alternating extremes of heat or cold - the paint flakes

Find out what sort of oil is used to make oil paint

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