It is said that the Ancient Egyptians used to color their lips with carmine, which is created by boiling the insects and using an alum solution. Creating the beautiful deep red orange color. The scan doesn't show the depth of the Carmine color. SEA GODS (SGA) is having a fashion theme, this month the theme is Egyptian and Oriental Dressed mermaids. This is my first entry for the theme. She is created with pen and ink, watercolor, and Sakura gel glitter inks. In person she sparkles and is much more vibrant and intricate. A scan can not do the art justice. Thanks for bidding! :)