Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40ml)

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Our Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint (Series 8) is crafted from 100% genuine, hand-refined Afghan Lapis Lazuli pigment, produced in small batches in Canada. Each tube captures the historic brilliance of natural ultramarine — a luminous, celestial blue treasured by Old Masters for its purity, transparency, and exceptional lightfastness.

Unlike synthetic ultramarine, this is the true mineral pigment, extracted, washed, and refined using traditional methods to achieve its characteristic soft yet radiant blue tone. Bound in premium walnut oil, this paint offers superior flow, slow drying, and a satin finish ideal for glazing, layering, and delicate optical effects.

 

Key Features

  • Series: 8 – premium grade

  • Pigment: Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine (natural mineral pigment)

  • Binder: Pure walnut oil for smooth handling & minimal yellowing

  • Volume: 40 ml

  • Opacity: Transparent — perfect for glazes, veils, and luminous layers

  • Lightfastness: Excellent (ASTM I)

  • Finish: Soft, glowing blue with remarkable clarity

  • Production: Handmade in Canada in micro-batches

  • Vegan, non-toxic, and crafted from natural materials

 

Why This Paint is Exceptional

Our Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint stands apart due to:

1. Genuine Mineral Pigment — Not Synthetic

Created only from real lazurite, sourced from the historic Sar-e-Sang mines of Afghanistan, where the world’s finest Lapis has been mined for over 6,000 years.

2. Premium Walnut Oil Binder

We use walnut oil, historically preferred by Renaissance painters, because it:

  • Resists yellowing better than linseed

  • Offers elegant flow and long open time

  • Enhances the transparency of natural ultramarine

3. Handmade in Small Batches

Each tube is mulled by hand to maintain the natural crystalline structure of Lapis Lazuli — essential for the famous “inner glow” of authentic ultramarine.

4. Perfect for Glazing & Fine Detail

Because of its transparent nature, this paint excels in:

  • Oil glazing

  • Skin tones

  • Atmospheric skies

  • Icon painting

  • Subtle chromatic layers

Historical Significance

Lapis Lazuli is the pigment that illuminated the Renaissance — the same natural ultramarine used by Giotto, Fra Angelico, Titian, Vermeer, and manuscript painters across Persia and the Islamic world.
This paint connects your palette to centuries of artistic heritage.

Suggested Uses

  • Fine art oil painting

  • Classical realism

  • Portraits & skin glazing

  • Landscapes & atmospheric depth

  • Restoration work

  • Collectors & professional studios seeking true ultramarine pigment

Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40 ml) - De Mairo Ltd
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40 ml) - De Mairo Ltd
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40 ml) - De Mairo Ltd
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40 ml) - De Mairo Ltd
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40 ml) - De Mairo Ltd
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40 ml) - De Mairo Ltd
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40 ml) - De Mairo Ltd
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40 ml) - De Mairo Ltd
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40 ml) - De Mairo Ltd
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40 ml) - De Mairo Ltd
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40 ml) - De Mairo Ltd
Genuine Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint – Series 8 (40 ml) - De Mairo Ltd
FAQs

1. What makes De Mairo’s Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint different from synthetic ultramarine?

De Mairo uses genuine Afghan Lapis Lazuli, not synthetic pigment. The paint contains real lazurite crystals that create a natural, glowing blue unattainable with synthetic ultramarine. The mineral structure gives softer luminosity, higher transparency, and a more historical appearance, similar to Renaissance ultramarine.

2. Is this a real natural ultramarine oil paint?

Yes. This paint is made from true natural ultramarine pigment extracted from authentic Lapis Lazuli. It is not a mixture, dye, or chemical ultramarine. Each tube contains pigment sourced from the Sar-e-Sang mines of Afghanistan.

3. Why is it classified as Series 8?

Series 8 reflects the rarity and high cost of genuine Lapis Lazuli pigment, the meticulous hand-refining process, and the premium walnut oil binder. Natural ultramarine has historically been one of the world’s most expensive pigments.

4. What binder is used in this oil paint?

This paint uses pure walnut oil, which provides excellent flow, reduced yellowing over time, and superior transparency—perfect for delicate glazing and classical techniques.

5. Is the paint transparent or opaque?

This Lapis Lazuli Ultramarine Oil Paint is transparent, making it ideal for glazing, subtle layering, atmosphere, and creating luminous optical effects.

6. How lightfast is natural Lapis Lazuli ultramarine?

It has excellent lightfastness (ASTM I). Authentic Lapis Lazuli is one of the most stable pigments in art history; its color has survived for over 600 years in Renaissance frescoes and manuscripts.

7. What is the texture of genuine Lapis Lazuli oil paint?

The paint has a smooth, silky, mineral-glow texture with extremely fine lazurite particles. It is not chalky or synthetic-looking. Walnut oil enhances clarity and keeps the pigment beautifully suspended.

8. How is De Mairo’s Lapis Lazuli pigment made?

De Mairo produces its pigment by hand, using traditional purification and washing techniques inspired by historical methods. Each batch is refined to preserve the crystalline structure that gives natural ultramarine its signature glow.

9. Is it suitable for professional fine art and restoration?

Yes. This paint is ideal for:


  • classical realism

  • portrait glazing

  • iconography

  • Renaissance-style painting

  • conservation and restoration

  • atmospheric landscapes

  • collectors and master studios

10. Is the product vegan and non-toxic?

Yes. Genuine Lapis Lazuli pigment and walnut oil are both non-toxic, natural, and vegan. The paint contains no fillers or additives.

11. Where is this Lapis Lazuli oil paint made?

It is handmade in Canada in micro-batches using De Mairo’s authentic Afghan Lapis Lazuli.

12. Why do artists choose natural ultramarine over synthetic?

Artists choose natural ultramarine for its:

  • historical authenticity
  • luminous, gentle glow
  • transparent layering abilities
  • organic mineral texture
  • higher prestige and rarity

Synthetic versions cannot replicate the depth and softness of genuine lazurite.

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