Bone White Watercolor Paint

Description

Bone White 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.

Bone White is a warm, creamy off white pigment made from calcined animal bone, a traditional material used for centuries in painting, ink, and ceramics. This gentle neutral offers a natural warmth and subtle ivory tone that sets it apart from the cooler brilliance of Titanium White. With very soft translucence and a slightly earthy undertone, Bone White is perfect for muted palettes, antique effects, botanical backgrounds, and skin tone mixing.

Historically used in manuscript painting and traditional gessoes, Bone White adds a historical dimension to any artist's toolkit. It softens bold colors without flattening them, and its delicate presence makes it ideal for artists who want a quiet, natural lightness without the starkness of modern whites.

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 pigment
Source: Calcined animal bone (bone ash)
Origin: Handmade in house using purified bone ash
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Very translucent with granulated, matte texture
Other Names: Bone Ash White, Ivory White (historical, though not to be confused with the banned ivory based pigment)
Color Index Code: (natural unclassified)

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.