Cobalt Blue Watercolor Ink

Description

Cobalt Blue 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.

Cobalt Blue has exceptional lightfastness, making it highly durable for both classical and contemporary artwork. It blends seamlessly with other pigments, offering rich, natural blues in painting. Its semi-opaque quality allows for excellent layering, depth, and shading in oil, watercolor, and tempera applications. Compared to other blues such as Phthalo Blue or Prussian Blue, it provides a more clear chroma, making it ideal for landscapes, skies, portraits, and abstract works.

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: Synthetic (Cobalt Aluminate) from minerals (CoAl₂O₄)

Lightfastness: Best

Opacity: Semi-opaque

Other Names: Thenard's Blue, Cobaltous Aluminate, Mineral Blue

Color Index Code: PB28