Nov 25, 2019
Shine on! A metallic color is a color that appears to be that of a polished metal. The visual sensation usually associated with metals is its metallic shine. This cannot be reproduced by a simple solid color, because the shiny effect is due to the material’s...
Nov 1, 2019
Finding the perfect gift can seem like a lot of pressure, especially with the arrival of upcoming gatherings with friends and family, many of which involve gifting, at least in part. Whether you’re searching for a hostess gift as you prepare to travel or you’re...
Sep 24, 2019
The term ‘orange’, first used in the early 1500s, was taken directly from the Old French word ‘orenge’ in reference to the fruit of the same colour and name, while previously the colour was known as ‘ġeolurēad‘ which literally meant ‘yellow-red’. In painting and...
Sep 9, 2019
Jul 22, 2019
Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green color derived from a mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminum. The mineral is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gem and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. In...