Arzica Weld Light Lake

Description
Arzica Weld Lake is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated and high quality single source pigment mixed only with pure honey. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, hand packed, filled, and labeled — ensuring maximum pigment concentration without any binders, fillers, or extenders. Our unique formula uses only one pigment and pure local honey, delivering a maximally concentrated watercolor paint.

Arzica Weld Lake is a luminous, botanical yellow watercolor made from the flowering tops of the weld plant (Reseda luteola), one of the oldest known natural yellow dyes. Known in Italian as arzica, weld was beloved by medieval manuscript painters, Renaissance textile dyers, and early naturalists for its glowing, lemony brilliance and remarkable purity. Our Weld Lake is handcrafted from fresh or fermented weld, carefully laked with alum to create a soft, sunlit yellow with delicate transparency and a gentle, plant-based character.

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, offering a pure, cool yellow with greenish undertones and 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, chosen for its exceptional quality.

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

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

Recommended Use: Best used with a gum arabic medium to achieve optimal reactivation and fluidity.

Pigment Information
Pigment Type: Natural organic lake pigment (botanical)
Source: Weld plant (Reseda luteola) flowers, laked with alum
Origin: Handmade in-house using traditional dye-laking methods
Lightfastness: Low (store in archival or protected conditions)
Opacity: Transparent with soft glow and minimal granulation
Other Names: Weld Lake, Arzica, Dyer’s Weed Yellow
Color Index Code: PY2

Production Process
Our watercolors are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand mulled and then mixed with pure local honey, 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.

Usage & Care
For professional and consistent results, we recommend using a gum arabic medium. 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.