• French Ultramarine watercolor ink by Morrow Archival, handmade in small batches with deep, richly pigmented blue tones inspired by historic lapis lazuli. Shown in a glass dropper bottle beside a bold ultramarine wash on watercolor paper. This all-natural, single pigment paint offers vibrant granulation and lightfastness, perfect for fine art, historical work, and gifts for artists who value tradition and quality.
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French Ultramarine Watercolor Ink

French Ultramarine Watercolor Ink

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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 water, pure local honey, natural gum arabic, a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative, and less than 1% bentonite to slow settling and aid reincorporation. Every ink is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

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: Each product features one pure pigment.

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, with no fillers or extenders.

Recommended Use: Shake well before use. Apply directly with brush or dropper, or dilute with water or ink medium for more fluidity and thickness. Not tested with fountain or other pens.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Inorganic synthetic pigment (sodium aluminosilicate 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

Health and Safety

  • For art use only. Not for cosmetic, food or children's use.
  • Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not eat, drink or smoke while working.
  • Avoid skin contact and wash hands after use. Wipe brushes and palettes clean before rinsing, and never pour paint waste down drains. Do not spray apply, sand dried paint or burn.
  • If swallowed or if you feel unwell, contact a poison control center (U.S. 1-800-222-1222) or a doctor.
  • Safety Data Sheet available on request.