0-1180 Studio Oil Color 180 ML Crimson Red 01

In-Depth Review: 0-1180 Studio Oil Color - Crimson Red 01 (180ml Tube)

0-1180 Studio Oil Color 180 ML Crimson Red 01

The 0-1180 Studio Oil Color line positions itself as a dedicated solution for art students and hobbyists, offering substantial quantities of paint at an accessible price point. This review will focus on the Crimson Red 01 shade from this series, evaluating its performance, value, and ideal use cases.

First Impressions & Packaging

The product arrives in a large, standard 180ml tube, which is significantly bigger than the professional-grade tubes artists may be accustomed to. The label clearly indicates its purpose with "FOR STUDIO" and "oil colour," suggesting it's meant for practice, large-scale works, and educational environments where volume is key. The inclusion of a color index name ("Crimson") and a numerical code ("01") helps in identifying and reordering the specific shade. The tube is robust enough to handle repeated use, though care should be taken with the cap to prevent it from being punctured or clogged with dried paint.

Pigmentation & Color Quality

Color: "Crimson Red 01" is a classic, warm red with slight blue undertones, placing it somewhere between a primary red and a cadmium red medium. It is vibrant and intense straight from the tube, making it excellent for creating bold statements, painting florals (like roses and poppies), or as a base for mixing a wide range of secondary colors.

Pigment Load: As a student-grade paint, it's important to manage expectations regarding pigment concentration. Compared to professional-grade paints that are packed with pure, high-load pigments, this Studio Oil Color uses a mixture of synthetic pigments and fillers. This results in a slightly lower tinting strength. You will need to use a bit more paint to achieve the same opacity and vibrancy as a professional counterpart. However, for a student-grade product, the color payoff is generally good and more than adequate for learning techniques and color theory.

Consistency & Handling

The paint has a consistency that is typical of student-grade oils: it's relatively soft and buttery, but not overly stiff. This makes it easy to squeeze from the tube and mix on the palette without requiring excessive medium initially.

• Blending: It blends reasonably well on the canvas. Due to the fillers, it can sometimes become "slippery" or a bit muddy if over-blended, a common trait in student-grade paints. It's best to blend with a deliberate hand.

• Texture: It provides a smooth application with minimal grit, indicating decent grinding during manufacturing.

• Drying Time: It follows a standard oil paint drying timeline, taking approximately 2-5 days to touch dry, depending on film thickness and environmental conditions. It does not appear to contain dryers, giving the artist full control over drying time with the use of mediums.

Mixing Capabilities

This is one of its strongest suits for a student. Crimson Red is a fundamental mixing color.

• With Whites: Creates a beautiful range of pinks and light reds. The slight blue undertone helps keep these mixes clean and avoids an overly orange hue.

• With Blues: Creates rich, deep purples and violets. The exact shade of purple will depend on the blue used (e.g., Ultramarine or Phthalo Blue).

• With Yellows: Produces a range of warm oranges. Mixing it with a lemon yellow will create a brighter orange, while a cadmium yellow will yield a deeper, earthier orange.

• With Earth Tones: Can be toned down to create muted reds, brick colors, and shadow tones.

Again, due to the lower tinting strength, it can be overwhelmed when mixed with more potent professional colors, so it's best used in a palette with other student-grade paints.

Value for Money & Target Audience

This is where the 0-1180 Studio Oil Color truly shines.

• For Students & Beginners: It is an exceptional value. The 180ml tube provides a massive amount of a primary color, allowing beginners to experiment freely with impasto techniques, large canvases, and color mixing without the fear of "wasting" expensive paint. The cost-per-milliliter is extremely low.

• For Professional Artists: While a professional might find the pigment load insufficient for their final works, this paint is perfect for underpainting, blocking in large areas of color, or creating large-scale maquettes where using expensive paints would be financially impractical.

Pros and Cons Summary

Pros:

• Excellent Value: Huge volume for a very low price.

• Good Student-Grade Quality: Adequate pigmentation for learning.

• Vibrant, Usable Color: A true and versatile crimson red.

• Smooth Consistency: Easy to work with straight from the tube.

• Ideal for Practice: Allows for guilt-free experimentation.

Cons:

• Lower Tinting Strength: Requires more paint to achieve opacity compared to professional brands.

• Can Contain Fillers: May lead to slight muddiness if overworked.

• Not for Archival Works: The long-term lightfastness may not be guaranteed, unlike professional paints.

Verdict

The 0-1180 Studio Oil Color in Crimson Red 01 is a workhorse paint that delivers exactly what it promises: a substantial, reliable, and affordable oil color for the studio. It is not designed to compete with high-end professional brands but rather to serve as an accessible tool for developing skills.

Final Recommendation: Highly recommended for art students, beginners, and any artist needing a large quantity of red for studies or large backgrounds. It is a fundamental, cost-effective building block for any learning artist's toolkit. For critical fine art pieces where archival quality and maximum chroma are required, investing in a professional-grade crimson is still advised.

Short Details

Barnd	Oil Color
Product Category	Stationery & Craft / Art Supplies / Colouring & Copic Art Range
Package Dimensions (CM)	21 X 6 X 4
Weight	0.3 Kg -/+
Product SKU	2010504065042

Oil Painting Color are exellent in its brillance Hues and sutiable drying time The Color hava long shelf life with stable quality All color are formulated with finest raw materials

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