• Archival medieval watercolor ink made from Cochineal Carmine Lake pigment, housed in a clear glass dropper bottle with a hand-labeled watercolor paper tag and painted swatch. This vivid natural ink derives its magenta-purple-pink hue from cochineal insects, producing a bright, transparent gradient. The swatch beside the bottle highlights its smooth flow and intense chroma. Ideal for historical illumination, natural dye-based art, and fine calligraphy.
  • Bottle of Cochineal Carmine ink resting on whole dried cochineal insects and fine crimson pigment powder. This setup emphasizes the insect-derived origin of the vibrant magenta ink, showcasing historical practices in natural dye production.
  • Vibrant swatch of Cochineal Carmine ink revealing a magenta-purple-pink spectrum with excellent chroma. The natural insect-based pigment creates a striking gradient, ideal for calligraphy, medieval illumination, and historically accurate artistic expression.
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Cochineal Carmine Watercolor Ink

Cochineal Carmine Watercolor Ink

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Cochineal Carmine 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 and a small amount of all natural, pure gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally vivid and richly pigmented liquid.


Cochineal Carmine Watercolor Ink is a deep, vibrant red derived from the genuine extraction of cochineal dye from actual cochineal insects—a time-honored natural dye long valued in historic art. This ink delivers a brilliantly saturated, radiant red tone with an authentically organic character used in classic manuscripts and rich textiles. Its smooth, fluid consistency and excellent lightfastness make it ideal for dynamic brushwork, elegant calligraphy, and expressive washes. Perfect for artists seeking both historical authenticity and vibrant, natural color, Cochineal Carmine Watercolor Ink imbues your work with a timeless, natural allure.


Key Features

- Single Source Pigment: Crafted from one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional vibrancy and intensity.

- Handmade Artisanal Process: Produced in small batches; each bottle is hand mixed and poured to preserve the pigment’s integrity.

- Maximum Pigment Load: Formulated to offer the highest concentration of pigment, free from any artificial additives.

- 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: Organic lake pigment (cochineal dye)

Source: Extraction from cochineal insects (actual cochineal)

Origin: Peru (natural)

Lightfastness: Good

Opacity: Transparent with a uniform, smooth flow

Other Names: Cochineal Carmine, Natural Cochineal Red

Color Index Code: NR4