• Historical watercolor ink made from natural cuttlefish sepia, presented in a clear glass dropper bottle with a hand-labeled watercolor paper tag and painted swatch. This warm black-brown ink offers rich organic tones with soft transparency and a flowing gradient from deep espresso to a light smoky wash. Traditionally used by classical artists, this archival-quality ink is perfect for calligraphy, ink drawing, and historically inspired artwork with a natural marine origin.
  • Marine-derived sepia swatch showing a flowing gradient from dark warm brown to light smoky tan. Sourced from natural cuttlefish ink, it offers a soft, organic character perfect for drawing, historical ink work, and tonal sketching.
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Cuttlefish Sepia Watercolor Ink

Cuttlefish Sepia Watercolor Ink

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Description

Cuttlefish Sepia Watercolor Ink is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor ink made with an extremely concentrated, high-quality single source pigment extracted from the natural ink sacs of cuttlefish. 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 vibrant and richly pigmented liquid.


Cuttlefish Sepia Watercolor Ink is a warm, deep black-brown hue that showcases the organic richness of authentic cuttlefish ink. This ink delivers a robust, naturally earthy tone with a distinctive fluidity and subtle granulation, making it ideal for dynamic brushwork, expressive calligraphy, and atmospheric washes. Perfect for artists who value historical authenticity and natural beauty, Cuttlefish Sepia Watercolor Ink imparts a timeless, organic quality to every creative stroke.


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 pigment (cuttlefish ink)

Source: Extraction from natural ink sacs of cuttlefish

Origin: Mediterranean (natural)

Lightfastness: Good

Opacity: Transparent with subtle granulation

Other Names: Cuttlefish Ink, Sepia, Natural Sepia Ink

Color Index Code: NBr9