Vine black
Composition and Properties of Vine Black
Vine black is a finely ground material obtained by carbonizing (charring) vine stalks or twigs and also vine lees (sediments of dead yeast and other residue obtained in the process of winemaking).The pigment is very stable as are all carbon blacks, it is absolutely lightfast and compatible with all other pigments.
Names
PBk 8, CI 77268From Old French vigne “vine, vinyard” (12c.), from Latin vinea “vine, vineyard,” from vinum “wine,” from Proto-Indo-European *win–o– “wine”. From Online Etymology Dictionary
Preparation
Vine black can be prepared by carbonizing (charring) vine stalks or twigs and sometimes also vine lees (sediments of dead yeast and other residue obtained in the process of winemaking).
History of Use
Vine black has been in use since prehistoric times.Examples of use
