Vine Black, German, PBk 8

Obtained by the dry distillation of plant waste (e.g. pomace, bark, chestnut,
etc.). Vine black consists of carbon, insoluble carbon compounds and ashes.
Vine black can be mixed with oil varnish, size solution or spirit varnish. 

Premium Anthracite: The Highest Rank of Coal
Anthracite represents the absolute pinnacle of coal evolution. Forged over millions of years under immense geological heat and crushing underground pressure, softer, moisture-rich organic matter is permanently transformed into this exceptionally dense and mature rock.

Boasting unparalleled purity, anthracite contains between 86% and 97% pure carbon—the highest concentration of any coal rank available. This incredible structural density gives the material its signature physical appearance: a hard, brittle formation with a striking, almost metallic black luster. Unlike softer varieties such as lignite or bituminous coal, premium anthracite is remarkably clean to handle and will not leave a messy, dusty residue on your hands or workspace.

When utilized for its energy or chemical properties, this superior coal is defined by its massive energy yield. Its profound carbon density ensures that it generates significantly more heat per pound than its softer counterparts. Furthermore, because it contains minimal moisture and very few volatile organic compounds, it performs exceptionally cleanly. Whether used in high-heat industrial applications or specialized studio settings, it produces almost no smoke or soot, burning instead with a distinct, short blue flame that delivers an intense, highly efficient heat.

• Average particle size: <70µ
• Chemical description: Anthracite. Pigment Black 8, C.I. 77268
• Lightfastness - thinned: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best)
• Lightfastness - medium: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best)
• Lightfastness - concentrated: 8 (1 is bad, 8 is best)
• ColorIndex: PBk 8.77268
• Suitability: Acrylics, Lime / Fresco, Oil, Tempera, Watercolor / Gouache