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M is for Monochrome
N is for Neon (Color)
You often see neon colors on safety vests, road signs, sports shoes, and highlighters.
Ochre is a natural earth pigment made from clay and minerals containing iron. It is usually yellow, orange, brown, or red. Ochre is found as soft earth or rock and can be ground into a powder. Ochre is also used as a name for a yellowish brown color.
People have used ochre for thousands of years to make paint. Early humans used it in cave paintings. Artists can mix ochre powder with water, oil, or other liquids to make paint. The word comes from an ancient Greek word meaning "pale yellow."
People have used ochre for thousands of years to make paint. Early humans used it in cave paintings. Artists can mix ochre powder with water, oil, or other liquids to make paint. The word comes from an ancient Greek word meaning "pale yellow."
Sepia is a pigment made from cuttlefish ink. It can be used to draw or paint with. Anything that looks like it is made from sepia ink is also called sepia, for example a photograph that has been made into monochrome in browns.
Silver is a soft, shiny metal that can be polished to be highly reflective. It tarnishes easily, however. Silver is very conductive and today is used electrical components. Silver is widely used for making jewellery, and was used for making tableware like knives and fork. As pure silver is so soft, most practical items made from silver are made from an alloy of silver and another metal like copper.
