Arzica Weld Lake Yellow Watercolor Paint

Description

Arzica Weld 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.

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.

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: 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: NY2

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.