Brazilwood Lake Pink Watercolor Paint

Description

Brazilwood Lake Pink 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.

Brazilwood Lake Pink is a glowing, rose colored watercolor handcrafted from the heartwood of the brazilwood tree (Caesalpinia sappan or Caesalpinia echinata), a historic dye source treasured for its vivid pink-to-red hues. Once traded globally by Portuguese colonizers and used in illuminated manuscripts, textiles, and early painting, brazilwood was so culturally significant that it gave the country of Brazil its name.

Our Brazilwood Lake Pink is made using traditional dye extraction methods and laked with alum to capture the plant's delicate reddish pink brilliance. The result is a soft, transparent pigment that ranges from pale petal pink to a rich rosé tone depending on application. Ideal for botanical work, glazes, florals, and historical palettes, this color blends effortlessly with madder, weld, and indigo tones for luminous harmony.

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 lake pigment (botanical)
Source: Brazilwood heartwood (Caesalpinia sappan) dyed and laked with alum
Origin: Handmade in house using traditional historical dyeing techniques
Lightfastness: Low to Moderate (best used in protected or archival works)
Opacity: Transparent with smooth, luminous texture
Other Names: Sappan Lake, Pink Lake, Brasilein Pink, Rosewood Lake
Color Index Code: NR24

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.