Han Blue Watercolor Ink

Description

Han 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.

In use, Han Blue exhibits beautiful granulation and soft semi-transparency, producing vivid but subtle washes. In egg tempera, fresco, and oil painting, it provides striking blues with a velvety depth ideal for robes, skies, and architectural decoration. Its unusual shade, lying between ultramarine and cobalt blue, offers artists a historically significant and visually captivating alternative to more modern blues.

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 inorganic pigment (barium copper silicate)

Lightfastness: Excellent

Opacity: Semi-transparent with natural granulation

Other Names: Chinese Blue, Barium Copper Blue, Ancient Han Blue

Color Index Code: NA