Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic Premium Carmine 75ml

Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic Premium

Carmine 75ml

Deep jewel crimson: the rich, transparent red for glazing, dark botanicals, and deep shadow passages.

Carmine is the deepest, most jewel-like red in the Dimension Acrylic Premium range: a rich, cool crimson with a blue-leaning character that reads as dark rose, deep wine, and the inner shadow of red fabric and botanical forms. Based on PR176 (Benzimidazolone Carmine), it is semi-transparent, which means it glazes beautifully over lighter reds and purples to create luminous depth. In the ultra-thick heavy body formula, even the semi-transparent Carmine holds palette knife ridges and impasto marks without slumping, giving transparent depth and sculptural texture in the same paint application. Dries to a gloss finish with a Blue Wool Level 7+ lightfast rating. Available in 75ml tubes and 250ml pots.

Pigment

PR176 (Benzimidazolone Carmine)

Opacity

Semi-Transparent

Finish

Gloss (when dry)

Drying

20-30 min

1-2 hrs for thick impasto areas

★ Art Shed Staff Tip

Apply Carmine as a glaze over a dry layer of Brilliant Red or Permanent Red to create the rich, luminous depth of a rose or red tulip in strong light. The semi-transparent layer allows the brightness of the underlayer to glow through the deep carmine, creating a colour you cannot achieve with a single opaque application.

Perfect For

Glazing over reds for luminous depthDark roses, tulips, and deep botanical redsWine, ruby, and dark jewel tonesShadow passages in warm red still lifeDeep crimson impasto and palette knife workMixing deep violet-red and maroon tones

What Makes This Colour Essential

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Consistency

Ultra-Thick Heavy Body

Carmine delivers the full ultra-thick Dimension Acrylic Premium formula. Despite its transparent pigment, the paint body is sculptural: it holds palette knife ridges and impasto marks permanently in place.

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Depth

Deep Jewel Crimson

PR176 gives Carmine a rich, deep, blue-leaning crimson that no lighter red can approximate. It reads as the deepest shadow colour in the red family and the darkest botanical red.

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Glazing

Luminous Depth Over Reds

Carmine's semi-transparency makes it ideal for glazing over lighter reds and pinks to build the deep, resonant quality of a dark rose or wine-red without losing luminosity.

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Lightfastness

Blue Wool Level 7+ / ASTM I

Rated at Blue Wool Level 7 or above (equivalent to ASTM I), Dimension Acrylic Premium Carmine is formulated to remain unchanged for more than 100 years under museum-quality lighting conditions. Purpose-built for archival and professional work.

Mixing with Carmine

Carmine's cool, deep crimson is most powerful in the darkest and richest corners of the red and purple families.

Combine this colour with...

Permanent Red → rich jewel crimson between wine and rose: the fullest saturated dark red of any two-colour mix

Magenta → vivid ruby-pink and warm dark violet-red for roses and deep botanical passages

Violet → deep dark maroon and rich plum for the darkest botanical and shadow passages

Titanium White → cool dusty rose and pale pink with a slightly blue-leaning delicacy

Burnt Umber → very dark red-brown for the deepest warm shadow passages and dark impasto

About Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic Premium

Founded in Australia in 2002, Mont Marte creates high-quality fine art materials for students, hobbyists, and professional artists worldwide. Dimension Acrylic Premium is their flagship heavy body range: an ultra-thick, high-viscosity acrylic formulated for impasto work, palette knife painting, and any technique that demands a paint that holds its shape. With a Blue Wool Level 7+ lightfast rating (equivalent to ASTM I), the 48-colour range is built for serious, permanent work. Available in 75ml tubes and 250ml pots.

Why is Carmine semi-transparent in a heavy body range?

Transparency in acrylic paint is a property of the pigment itself, not the binder thickness. PR176 Benzimidazolone Carmine is an inherently transparent pigment. In the ultra-thick Dimension Acrylic Premium formula, Carmine retains full sculptural body and holds texture on the surface, but the pigment itself allows light to pass through, giving it a luminous, jewel-like quality.

Can I use Dimension Acrylic Carmine with a palette knife?

Yes. Palette knife application is one of the primary uses for Dimension Acrylic Premium. The ultra-thick formula sits firm on the knife, deposits a clean hard-edged layer on the surface, and holds the shape of each mark as it dries without slumping. Apply straight from the tube for maximum texture and sharp ridges.

How does Carmine differ from Magenta and Rose Madder?

Carmine is the darkest and most crimson of the three. Magenta is brighter and more pink-red. Rose Madder sits between them in warmth and transparency. For the deepest, richest red glaze or dark botanical, Carmine is the correct choice.

How long does Dimension Acrylic Carmine take to dry?

Thin applications dry in 20-30 minutes. Heavy impasto builds applied with a palette knife can take 1-2 hours to dry fully. Drying time extends in cold or humid conditions. Do not apply a second thick layer over the first until the lower layer has dried completely to the touch.

What surfaces can I use Dimension Acrylic Carmine on?

Canvas, board, wood, air-dry clay, plaster, cardboard, paper, leather, and most rigid plastics. For best adhesion on non-porous or slick surfaces, apply a coat of gesso or acrylic primer first. Dimension Acrylic Premium is compatible with all Mont Marte acrylic mediums, gels, and impasto pastes.

Art Shed Online is an authorised Australian stockist of Mont Marte products. All Mont Marte Dimension Acrylic products are sourced through official distribution channels. We ship Australia-wide.

Available at Art Shed Online, Australia's specialist art supply store. Questions? Contact us at customerservice@artshedonline.com.au.

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SKU	PMDA0012
Barcode #	9328577015991
Brand	Mont Marte
Shipping Weight	0.1000kg
Shipping Width	0.060m
Shipping Height	0.140m
Shipping Length	0.030m