minium, lac, indigo

Recipe Details

Preparation Steps

Take minium and grind it with water very finely, then pour the dissolved lac over it a small amount, and grind it with it; it will turn violet. If you want it rose-colored, increase the lac. If you want it "Khamri" (wine-colored), increase the indigo and gum water, and lift it into a vessel.

Original Recipe Text

Take minium and grind it with water very finely, then pour the dissolved lac over it a small amount, and grind it with it; it will turn violet. If you want it rose-colored, increase the lac. If you want it "Khamri" (wine-colored), increase the indigo and gum water, and lift it into a vessel.

Remarks

The color can be adjusted to rose or wine color by varying the amount of lac and indigo.

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pigment
ColorPurple
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