Verdigris is a kind of artificial pigment, which is produced by different formulations. Alchemy is used to create this fascinating color by exposing copper to acetic acid. It was originally made by hanging copper plates over hot vinegar in a sealed pot until a green crust formed on the copper.
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Natural or artificially created coatings of verdigris are commonly used as a patina to protect copper or bronze objects, especially in architecture.
Verdigris is an extremely variable pigment, which is its most attractive aspect. Although it is generally considered to be light resistant in oil paintings, there is little resistance to light or air in other media. To protect colors, painters sometimes use a layer of copper green, and varnish.
It is also used industrially as a fungicide, a catalyst for organic reactions, and in dyeing (The Merck Index , Ninth Ed., 1976).
Verdigris has also been used in chinese medicine.
reference: https://tcmwiki.com/wiki/verdigris
Before providing detailed information on verdigris, 90% of the 100 respondents had no idea how verdigris was formed. Only two knew that verdigris could also be used as a traditional Chinese medicine in medicine. And 69% of the people surveyed thought that this element was harmful (toxic) to the human body and the environment.
When it was known that verdigris was a synthetic organic compound, and its manufacturing method was chemical and related to air pollution, 75% of the respondents changed their original views on the color agent and were unwilling to buy any products with synthetic verdigris.
Verdigris is a color that makes people feels healing in vision, has also been widely used in interior design or product furniture, from the metal wall, tile to tableware, spa space, wall paint. Several Nordic furniture brands such as IKEA and hey have also launched a number of verdigris color products.
Behr Paint has released the latest color trends in 2020. Among them, restore series has verdigris color system. Cool and peaceful colors can restore the quality of life in the home. “Blue and green tones create healing shelters. That’s why we recommend them for healthcare and restaurants. “Said Woolfel. Searchome, https://www.searchome.net/article.aspx?id=4758
In the post epidemic era, people have entered a period of uncertainty. The durability of color is the key to meet consumers’ demand for non-seasonal goods. Striking bright colors and delicate intermediate colors are important. While pursuing novelty, consumers need a comfortable and familiar color tone, which is a warm color regardless of seasons, strengthening the non-seasonal attributes of products. By introducing healing Turquoise tones into the palette, consumers will enhance their mood through visual therapy.
