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Paints were made with egg yolk and a colored pigment as long ago as the first century after Christ and up until the 1500s, when oil paints were invented.

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What is tempera made of?

Tempera is a fast-drying paint made primarily from pigment mixed with a water-soluble binder, such as egg yolk or a similar medium. Traditionally, egg tempera uses the yolk of eggs as the binder, which provides a smooth texture and a matte finish. It can also be made with other binders like gum arabic or casein. This medium is known for its vibrant colors and fine detail, making it popular in fine art, especially during the Renaissance.


Should eggs be cold or warm to dye?

Eggs should be chilled before dying. Ideally you would hard boil the eggs before dying them or empty the raw egg to remove the yolk.


What was the 'Primavera' painting made out of?

He mixed ground pigment and egg yolk for paint with a sheen.


Did Sandro Botticelli use oil paint?

Sandro Botticelli primarily used tempera paint rather than oil paint for most of his works. Tempera, made from pigment mixed with a binder like egg yolk, was the dominant medium in Florence during his time. It wasn't until later in the Renaissance that oil painting became more prevalent. Botticelli's technique and style are strongly associated with the use of tempera, particularly in his famous works like "The Birth of Venus" and "Primavera."


What were the surprises in the faberge eggs?

Wound up toys like little peacocks that walk and fan their tails, elephants that trot, a golden egg yolk with a golden chicken, a singing nightingale, portraits, paintings, rosebuds, jewelry, miniature crowns and stuff all made in gold and precious gems.