Annatto Lake Orange Watercolor Paint

Description

Annatto Lake 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.

Annatto Lake is a warm, golden orange created from the natural dye of the achiote seed (Bixa orellana), traditionally used in both culinary and artistic practices across the Americas. This organic pigment offers a soft, glowing tone with a gentle transparency and light granulation. Its subtle warmth makes it ideal for glazing, layering, and evoking sunlight, botanical warmth, or natural luminosity. Annatto Lake brings a touch of historic plant based color and delicate vibrancy to your palette.

This historic pigment is ideal for botanical work, illuminated manuscripts, florals, and light infused layering. It mixes beautifully with other natural dyes and mineral colors and has excellent glaze potential. Lightfastness is moderate, best for protected works, portfolios, and collectors who value historical authenticity.

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: Organic lake pigment (annatto dye)
Source: Extraction from seeds of Bixa orellana
Origin: Central and South America (natural)
Lightfastness: Moderate
Opacity: Transparent with light granulation
Other Names: Achiote, Bixin, Natural Annatto Lake
Color Index Code: NO4

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.