Tempera Paint
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Tempera, or egg tempera, is a water-based paint that has been used by artists for centuries. Known for its luminosity, clarity and permanence, it was the primary painting medium before the invention of oil paints.
Made by mixing pigment with egg yolk, tempera is best applied in thin layers to rigid surfaces such as wood or aluminium. It dries quickly to a matt finish. Tempera allows for precise detail, making it well-suited to traditional techniques, icon painting, and fine art restoration. The colours remain vibrant over time and do not yellow or fade.
