French Ultramarine

Description

French Ultramarine 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 vibrant and richly pigmented liquid.

French Ultramarine Watercolor Ink is a vivid, deep blue made from synthetic ultramarine, chemically identical to the prized natural pigment historically derived from lapis lazuli. First developed in France in the early 19th century, this pigment produces a warm, slightly reddish blue with soft granulation and excellent lightfastness. Its luminous depth, smooth handling, and mineral texture make it ideal for skies, shadows, glazing, and classical layering techniques.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Crafted from one pure pigment, valued for its clarity, granulation, and historical importance.

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: Inorganic synthetic pigment (sodium sulfosilicate with sulfur)

Source: Chemically synthesized ultramarine

Origin: France (19th century)

Lightfastness: Excellent

Opacity: Transparent with soft granulation

Other Names: French Ultramarine, Ultramarine Blue

Color Index Code: PB29