Alizarin Orange Watercolor Paint

Description

Alizarin Orange is our exquisitely hand crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated, high quality single source pigment. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, filled, and labeled, using pure local honey, natural gum arabic, and a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative to achieve a concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

Alizarin Orange is an exceptionally vivid, powerful orange watercolor made from pure alizarin, the same historic compound that revolutionized color in the 19th century. First synthesized in 1868 as one of the world's first synthetic dyes (replacing the laborious extraction of madder root), alizarin became the foundation of a new era of bold, expressive pigments. This orange variant pushes the chroma to its limit, offering a fiery, coppery orange with striking transparency and staining power.

Unlike modern oranges based on cadmium or azo chemistry, Pure Alizarin Orange has a slightly smoky undertone and fluid character that makes it perfect for glowing glazes, high contrast blends, and dynamic light effects. It excels in expressive work, abstract pieces, portrait undertones, and botanical studies where warmth and intensity are key. This is an intense, striking orange.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our watercolors are hand mulled on a stone slab and hand packed to preserve the integrity of the pigment.

Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no fillers or extenders.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Synthetic organic pigment (pure alizarin)
Source: 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone
Lightfastness: Moderate (best used in protected works, portfolios, or archival display)
Opacity: Transparent to semi-transparent with strong staining power
Other Names: Alizarin Orange, Orange Madder, Anthraquinone Orange
Color Index Code: N/A

Production Process

Our watercolors are carefully hand mulled and mixed with pure local honey and gum arabic, ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand, from mixing and mulling to filling and labeling, so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every pan through our historic processes.

Usage & Care

Please store in a secure area away from children and pets, and dispose of any waste in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with all local, state, and national regulations.

If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Health and Safety

• For art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
• Avoid skin contact and wash hands after use. Wipe brushes and palettes clean before rinsing, and never pour paint waste down drains. Do not spray apply, sand dried paint or burn.
• If swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.
• Safety Data Sheet available on request.