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 pure cold pressed walnut oil (linseed oil available upon request), less than 1% fumed silica as a stabilizer, and food grade lecithin as a natural wetting agent. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

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.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our oil paints are hand mulled on a stone 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 fillers or extenders.

Recommended Use: Use straight from the tube or thin with oil mediums, solvents, waxes, or oils for different textures, levels of fluidity, finishes, and handling properties.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Natural Lake Pigment
Source: Reseda luteola (weld plant)
Origin: Europe
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: NY2
Image: "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 carefully hand mulled and 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 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.