Blue Spirulina Watercolor Ink

Description

Blue Spirulina Watercolor Ink is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor ink made with an extremely concentrated, high-quality single source pigment. Every bottle is meticulously hand mixed, poured, and sealed, using only pure distilled water, raw honey, and a small amount of all natural, pure gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally vibrant and richly pigmented liquid.

In use, Blue Spirulina gives a bright, expressive blue ideal for sketchbooks, illustration, mixed media, eco-focused art, and experimental work where permanence is not the primary concern. It has moderate tinting strength, is strongly staining on paper, and disperses smoothly with little granulation, making it beautiful for fluid washes, ink-like lines, and layered veils of color. It mixes cleanly with yellows to create fresh, spring greens, and with reds, magentas, and violets for vibrant teals, blue-violets, and unusual purples, but all such mixtures share the fugitive nature of the base color. Because this is a natural protein-based colorant, it is sensitive to light, heat, and pH and is not recommended for archival or display work in strong light.

Key FeaturesSingle Source Pigment: Crafted from one pure pigment, chosen for its chroma, durability, and workability.Handmade Artisanal Process: Produced in small batches; each bottle is hand mixed, poured, and labeled.Maximum Pigment Load: Formulated to offer the highest concentration of pigment, free from any fillers.Recommended Use: Best applied directly with brush or dropper or diluted with pure water or alcohol for optimal fluidity and creative control. Not tested with fountain or other pens.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Natural (Organic) phycocyanin-based colorant from Spirulina

Lightfastness: Poor

Opacity: Transparent to semi-transparent

Other Names: Blue Spirulina, Phycocyanin Blue, Spirulina Blue

Color Index Code: NA