Cape Jasmine Lake

Description
Cape Jasmine Blue Lake  is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated and high quality single source pigment mixed only with pure honey. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, hand packed, filled, and labeled — ensuring maximum pigment concentration without any binders, fillers, or extenders. Our unique formula uses only one pigment and pure local honey, delivering a maximally concentrated watercolor paint.

Cape Jasmine Blue Lake is a rare, soft blue watercolor pigment made from the delicate petals of the cape jasmine (Gardenia jasminoides), traditionally used in East Asian art and dyeing. Known for its ethereal hue and botanical origin, this pigment is created through a meticulous laking process that fixes the natural blue colorants from gardenia flowers onto an alum base, forming a translucent, plant-based lake pigment.

This unique watercolor offers a gentle, grey-leaning sky blue with a subtle softness and floral glow. It’s ideal for light washes, botanical studies, antique-inspired palettes, and dreamlike illustrations. While delicate, its quiet beauty and cultural lineage make it a treasure for artists who appreciate natural color and historical processes.

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

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our watercolors are hand mulled on a glass slab and hand packed 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 a gum arabic medium to achieve optimal reactivation and fluidity.

Pigment Information
Pigment Type: Natural organic lake pigment (botanical)
Source: Cape jasmine petals (Gardenia jasminoides), laked with alum
Origin: Handmade in-house using traditional botanical dye techniques
Lightfastness: Low to Moderate (best used in archival, protected settings)
Opacity: Transparent with smooth flow and minimal granulation
Other Names: Gardenia Blue, Japanese Blue Lake, Natural Botanical Blue
Color Index Code: Not classified (rare botanical pigment, historically used in East Asia)

Production Process
Our watercolors are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand mulled and then mixed with pure local honey, 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.

Usage & Care
For professional and consistent results, we recommend using a gum arabic medium. 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.