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Caput Mortem (or Caput Mortuum, aka Mummy Brown or Dead Head) has legends about how it came to be.  It was likely made from the residue from the production of sulfuric acid.  The residue was colcothar. Another legend says it … Continue reading →

Building from Process: Mixing Hematite Paints, I moved into mixing two colors into each of my paints: Caput Mortem and Quinacridone Gold.  The latter has been a favorite of mine for 20 years. Caput Mortem has also been known as … Continue reading →