Hopi Black Sunfflower Watercolor Ink

Description

Hopi Black Sunflower Lake 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, Hopi Black Sunflower Lake gives a quiet, versatile grey ideal for sketching, atmospheric washes, underdrawings, botanical and textile studies, and toned-paper effects. It has low to moderate tinting strength and a transparent to semi-transparent character, building smoothly from pale veil-like layers to richer mid-greys without becoming chalky. It mixes beautifully with yellows and earths for warm stone greys and weathered parchment tones, with blues for cool slate and storm greys, and with reds and pinks for subtle, muted neutrals and skin shadows that retain a gentle, organic character. As a natural lake based on an organic dye, it is best reserved for work kept out of direct sunlight or digitized for long-term preservation.

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: Natural (Organic) plant-based lake pigment on mineral substrate

Source: Hopi black dye sunflower (dark seeds/hulls) - Michigan

Lightfastness: Moderate to poor

Opacity: Transparent

Other Names: Hopi Black Sunflower Lake, Hopi Black Dye Sunflower Grey Lake

Color Index Code: NA