Hopi Black Sunflower 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 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.

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 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: Natural (Organic) plant based lake pigment on mineral substrate
Source: Hopi black dye sunflower (dark seeds/hulls)
Origin: Southwestern United States (natural)
Lightfastness: Moderate to poor
Opacity: Transparent
Other Names: Hopi Black Sunflower Lake, Hopi Black Dye Sunflower Grey Lake
Color Index Code: N/A

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.