{"product_id":"arzica-weld-yellow-lake-pigment-425137916","title":"Arzica Weld Yellow Lake Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArzica is a natural lake pigment derived from the yellow-flowering plant Reseda luteola, commonly known as weld. It is processed through traditional methods, where the plant is boiled to extract its vibrant yellow dye, which is then precipitated onto an substrate of alum to form a stable pigment. This process has been used for centuries to create bright, durable yellows in painting and textile dyeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eArzica exhibits a clear, luminous yellow with slight green undertones, making it an excellent choice for glazing, botanical painting, and historical reconstructions. It is highly transparent, allowing for delicate layering effects, and is particularly well-suited to watercolor and tempera applications. Unlike synthetic yellows, weld lake offers a uniquely organic warmth that blends harmoniously with other natural earth pigments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAncient and Classical Periods: Weld was one of the oldest known yellow dyes, widely used in Egyptian, Greek, and Roman textiles and artwork. Its vibrant color made it highly desirable for illuminated manuscripts and frescoes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedieval to Renaissance Europe: European artists and manuscript illuminators favored weld for its bright and stable yellow hues. It was a key component of medieval color palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e17th to 19th Centuries: Weld lake pigments continued to be used in fine art and textile dyeing, particularly in France and Italy. It remained a popular alternative to more expensive yellow pigments such as orpiment. In the pictured artwork \"The Education of Frederik Hendrik\" by Theodoor van Thulden, Weld Lake is used with various red lakes and lead white to create the luminous flesh tones throughout the subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eModern Use: While synthetic yellows have largely replaced plant-based lake pigments, weld lake remains valued by historical artists and conservators seeking authentic reproduction materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Natural Lake Pigment \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSource: Reseda luteola (weld plant) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCountry of Origin: Europe \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Cold Wax, Casein, Milk, Swedish Flour, Lime \/ Fresco, Violin \/ Varnish\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightfastness: Good \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Translucent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Weld Yellow, Lutum Yellow, Wild Mignonette Lake\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: PY2\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePictured Artwork: \"The Education of Frederik Hendrik\" by Theodoor van Thulden from the Oranjezaal in the Huis ten Bosch Palace at The Hague\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"2 Grams","offer_id":47875240657118,"sku":"PL-422-0000-0002g","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":47875240689886,"sku":"PL-422-0000-0010g","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Grams","offer_id":47875240722654,"sku":"PL-422-0000-0020g","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/a41b198e-33ff-4e89-a428-79d5035c3ee2-copy.jpg?v=1769982487","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/arzica-weld-yellow-lake-pigment-425137916","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}