How come there aren’t really red reds?
In many cases, paints are made with particulate metals—and different combinations of metals produce different color effects. Unfortunately, the really great reds are produced by various amounts of lead, and we use lead-free colors. Consequently, some colors don’t have the vibrance you sometimes see in ceramics; that’s the trade-off for being food-safe.
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- How come there aren’t really red reds?
