Carbon Black Heavy Texture
Our Carbon Black is a sight. This Heavy Body Texture adds drama, and mystery to any work in which it is incorporated. Deep Black with subtle brown undertones, this opaque acrylic has a glossy sheen, and dries very dark. Allow night time to shine in your work, or bring the power of darkness into the 3rd dimension when utilizing our piping and palette knife techniques. Mix this color with white for an array of blue-gray tones.
Our Carbon Black's lightfastness is beyond excellent, and won't fade or dull over time. It glides effortlessly across various surfaces, and stands tall and proud without losing its shape. Carbon black can stand out, or stay subtle in the background. Its brown undertones allow for an array of moods, whether you're looking for the earthy mood, or an eerie characteristic, this paint is has become a staple in our palettes.
This is a prehistoric color. Traditionally, Carbon Black was produced from charring materials such as wood and bone. It’s possibly the oldest pigment to be used. Sometimes called Lamp Black, this pigments history sells itself. This color is an essential for, well, humanity.
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- Very high viscosity
- Crack-resistant flexible finish
- Opaque
- Buttery smooth
- Holds stiff peaks
- Palette knife Painting
- Impasto
- Piping bag techniques
- Peel-able sculptures
- Wet on wet glazing
- Texturized color mixing
What is Heavy Texture?
Heavy body acrylics claim to be thick, but they often fall flat. Gaffrey's Heavy Texture provides unmatched thickness and opacity, setting a new standard for impasto painting.
Heavy Texture is ready-made for gravity defying effects and lasting color. No mixing mediums required. Plus, it's fully compatible with 'regular' acrylics.
We’re a ragtag crew, crafting professional-grade acrylics from the ground up. Embracing a DIY ethos, we ensure our paints are accessible to all artists, supporting creativity without barriers or hefty price tags.
Professional Grade
All gaffrey formulations are approved by certified toxicologists from Environmental Medicine Inc.
- 100% Acrylic emulsion
- Water based formula
- Conforms to ASTM D 4236
- Lightfast quality pigments
- Zero fillers
- Low VOC
Shipping Info
Free shipping within the U.S. for orders over $75
Most orders are shipped within 1 to 2 business days. Estimated arrival dates available at checkout.
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Transparency is key. Below are some crucial insights into how we operate and what you can expect:
- Restocking: We do not provide restocking timelines. Our stock levels depend on a multitude of factors, and we focus on quality over speed.
- Production: We’re a lean team of five, with just two handling all production. We work hard to meet demand, but there are limits to what we can do. We appreciate your understanding.
- Painting Classes: Our focus is on perfecting paints and getting orders out the door quickly, not on teaching. We're all self-taught artists here at GAM, learning through trial and error. Follow us on social media for occasional tips and tricks. We love sharing our discoveries in real time and learning from artists like you!
- Dry Time: Our paints are water-based, okay? We’ll put it this way, a thick layer of Heavy Texture will cure faster than a thin layer of oil paint. Expect variability in drying times and for the love of god, purchase a cheap plugin fan to speed up drying times.
- Firm Pricing: Prices are set to reflect the quality and care we put into our paints. We don’t offer discounts—our goal is to keep our pricing fair and straightforward.
- Modus Operandi: Our paints encourage bold and voluminous use. Don’t like heavy application? That’s fine, but our style celebrates abundance. Use as much or as little as you like, but we design with freedom in mind.
- Product Consistency: Despite our best efforts to maintain consistency, batch variability is inevitable. It’s part of the charm of buying handcrafted paints.
- Packaging: It’s what’s inside the bag that counts. Packaging aesthetics are secondary to the quality of paint we deliver. Some imperfections are to be expected.
- Team Capacity: We started small and remain a small team. Expansions and improvements are ongoing, but expect some delays. We manage our operations with care, not haste.
4 easy steps to pipe heavy texture
1. Snip It
Cut a small piece off the bag, about 3/4 of an inch. Cut further as needed to increase flow of paint.
2. Twist it
Use dominant hand to twist the top until bag feels firm. Apply steady pressure to force air pockets outs.
3. Squeeze it
Guide the nozzle with one hand, applying pressure with the other to control paint thickness and shape.
4. Clip It
Flatten the open end and clip it for short-term storage. For long-term, transfer to airtight container.
Customer Reviews
This black has changed the way I paint! I use it as a base for other colors and by its self it is so glossy and so black. It dries very fast, hard and sturdy. I couldn’t be happier with it!
Carbon Black Heavy Texture
I wanted to create a moody painting for my dining room. The black heavy texture did not disappoint. It's very black and glossy; the light bounces off it perfectly.
These heavy body paints are the best I’ve encountered, and somehow at an accessible price. Thank you!
This paint is amazing! It holds every brushstroke perfectly. Definitely a lifetime customer.