Arzica Weld Yellow Oil Paint

Description

Arzica is our exquisitely hand-crafted oil paint made with an extremely concentrated, high-quality single source pigment. Every tube is meticulously hand mulled, filled, and labeled using only pure cold-pressed walnut oil (linseed oil available upon request) and the maximum amount of hand-ground and richly textured pigment.

Arzica 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.

Arzica 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.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional quality.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our oil paints are hand mulled on a marble slab and hand filled in aluminum tubes 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 oil mediums to achieve optimal fluidity.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Natural Lake Pigment

Source: Reseda luteola (weld plant)

Country of Origin: Europe

Suitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic

Lightfastness: Good to Acceptable (can fade with prolonged exposure to strong light)

Opacity: High translucence

Other Names: Weld Yellow, Lutum Yellow, Wild Mignonette Lake

Color Index Code: PY2

Pictured Artwork: "The Education of Frederik Hendrik" by Theodoor van Thulden from the Oranjezaal in the Huis ten Bosch Palace at The Hague

Production Process

Our oil paints are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand mulled and then mixed with pure cold-pressed walnut oil, 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 tube.

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.