Titanium White No. 1 is the most brilliant white in the Harding range, suitable for crisp, cool opaque light hues, ground with Safflower oil a pale, slow-drying oil.
As Safflower oil is a paler yellow than linseed oil, lighter pigments (whites and soft blues especially) maintain their brightness when mixed.
If you want a powerful mixer that lightens hues actively, then this is it. Although not subtle, this white is the most suitable for a bright, fresh palette. It forms a strong and durable film when cured. PW6 is an Inorganic pigment.
This beautiful hue ground also available in Linseed Oil – Titanium White No.2
Colour Index PW6
Drying Speed Very Slow
Transparency Very Opaque
Lightfastness Excellent
Oil Content Very Low
Tint Power High
Toxicity Non-Toxic
ASTM D-4236 ✔
Widely recognised as one of the best Oil Paints available, Michael Harding Oil Paints are made by hand in Wales, adopting techniques dating back to the days of the Old Masters.
Michael Harding states "As an artist and painter I wanted to create colours that were true and vibrant, and paint which was beautiful and durable"
The paints are described as having a buttery, creamy texture that are easy to handle and their texture is easily manipulated.
Strong colours are vibrant and true. that offer the great coverage. Due to the high pigment levels they are highly resistant to fading.
Widely recognised as one of the best Oil Paints available, Michael Harding Oil Paints are made by hand in Wales, adopting techniques dating back to the days of the Old Masters.