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Factory outlet on 26 October!

In our new outlet on the second floor of the Lascaux-building you will find remnants, excess stock and items with slight flaws but otherwise impeccable content at reasonable prices.

Open from 10 am through to 4 pm every last Friday of the month.
All debit cards accepted.
Heavy shoppers can have their purchases sent home by mail delivery.
Factory outlet information

For humanity – in harmony with the environment

Since its foundation Lascaux has promoted water-soluble systems.

The high quality water Switzerland is renowned for and which is additionally energised by Lascaux is an important precondition for the standard of our products. Lascaux colours are produced without additive solvents, and they are qualified as poison-free. Only the sturdiest raw materials and finest pigments are used. They are precisely adjusted for every individual composition. Practically every Lascaux product is refined on the triple roll mill after the blending procedure.

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Mixing with Lascaux Studio

With 54 hues Lascaux Studio offers a great palette. Creating your own mixtures opens a universe of different hues.

Like all our colours Lascaux Studio hues are perfectly suiteable for mixing. The different black and white variations allow for delicate yet powerful shades. Find inspiration for mixing your own hues in our leaflet "Inspirational colour spectrum"!

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Unsere Philosophie

Es ist unser Ansporn, Ihnen mit unseren Farben eine einmalige Art des malerischen Ausdrucks zu ermöglichen. Deshalb setzen wir alles daran, unsere Farben und Malhilfen immer in gleichbleibend hoher Qualität herzustellen.
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Questions and answers

Did you know that… 

... Lascaux artist colours and painting mediums are extremely durable? If closed firmly and carefully, Lascaux Studio and Artist colours will keep for at least 5 years, painting mediums for about 4 years. Certain products may show deposits after some time, just give them a quick stir and they are as good as new. Check our questionnaire for more practical information. 

Tips and tricks

Easy brush cleaning

Brushes are like good friends: if treated with care and respect, they will stay your whole life. To guarantee long-lasting brushes, there are some important tips and tricks. Watch our video!

Popular painting technique

Fluid acrylic pouring

Creating fluid acrylic paintings by pouring colours and mediums on a canvas and spreading the paint by tilting the support is a very popular technique. It is easy to learn, and an interesting way to start experimenting with paints and mediums. 

If you have the Lascaux Transparent Varnish at hand. Together with some Lascaux Studio acrylics and a bit of silicone oil you are ready to go.

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