Matsu Fuyu 松 ふゆ Set (half-pans ) - Special Edition with Moomin Tin

Matsu Fuyu 冬 ふゆ Set is a limited edition palette curated by Peppercon.
This little travel set contains 6 colours made from natural mineral pigments from Tokyo. Fuyu 冬 means winter in Japanese. This set is a sequel to the original Matsu set and includes six similarly subdued colours in deeper tones, reminding us the tranquility of the winter landscape. 

This set contains 6 half-pans in a special Moomin Tin sourced directly from the Moomin shop in Tokyo. Here are the colours included:

- Matsu Dawn 
- Matsu Mist 
- Matsu Moss
- Matsu River
- Matsu Dusk 
- Matsu Lake

This set also includes:

- A special edition Moomin travel tin from Tokyo Japan
- A hand-painted colour chart
- A strong magnet has been attached to each pan for your convenience
- All colours will be wrapped individually in foil to protect them during delivery

These artist-grade paints are all hand-mulled in tiny batches by me in Melbourne Australia. I sourced and tested pigments from both local and international suppliers to create this collection. I made my own binder which includes natural ingredients such as gum, honey and a little bit of natural preservative. Each pigment has its own recipe as they react very differently when mixed. I have spent hours and made countless batches of test paint to get a good balance of pigment to binder. Unlike many commercial watercolours, no fillers are used in the process, only binder and pigment. In some colours, up to 70% pigment was used. All pans are hand-poured and dried gradually in three layers to ensure they are fully filled. It takes at least two weeks for each pan to be completed depending on the weather and the pigment.

Please note, even though I've tried my best to make each pan perfect, they won't be. Some cracking might appear on some colours due to the climate or the pigment. Cracking in the pan will not affect the use or the ability of the paint to re-wet.

WARNING:
While all colours in this collection are made from non-toxic ingredients, they are not for human consumption. Keep out of reach of small children.

Lightfastness:
These mineral pigments have a very good 'lightfastness' rating. The colour index (if provided by the manufacturer) is indicated on the packaging for your information.


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