• Watercolor painting with a handmade archival watercolor pan with elegant and vibrant label in watercolor paper in Natural Chinese Kaolin, a soft, subtle off-white pigment sourced from high-grade kaolinite clay traditionally used in Chinese porcelain and ink painting. Handcrafted with honey and gum arabic. Opaque and highly lightfast, ideal for mixing, highlights, traditional Asian art styles, and gentle neutral tones.
  • Watercolor swatch in Natural Kaolin, a soft off-white pigment made from high-purity kaolinite clay, traditionally used in Chinese porcelain and ink painting. This handmade watercolor is crafted with honey and gum arabic, offering an opaque, lightfast white ideal for mixing, gentle highlights, traditional Asian art styles, and historic mineral palettes.
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Kaolin White Watercolor Paint

Kaolin White Watercolor Paint

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Description

Kaolin is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated, high-quality single source pigment. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, filled, and labeled, using only pure local honey and all natural gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no binders, fillers, or extenders.


Kaolin is a refined, delicate off-white hue crafted from high-quality kaolin clay, a naturally occurring mineral revered for its subtle, matte quality. This timeless pigment, reminiscent of fine porcelain and classical artworks, delivers a soft, naturally muted tone with gentle texture and smooth handling. Its versatility makes it ideal for subtle washes, delicate highlights, and creating refined, nuanced compositions that exude understated elegance.


Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional quality.


Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our watercolors are hand mulled on a glass slab and hand packed to preserve the integrity of the pigment.


Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no artificial additives or fillers


Optional Use: Optionally used with a gum arabic / ink medium to achieve optimal reactivation and fluidity.


Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Inorganic mineral pigment (kaolin clay)

Source: Extraction from naturally occurring kaolin deposits

Origin: China (natural)

Lightfastness: Excellent

Opacity: Opaque to transparent when diluted

Other Names: China Clay, Porcelain Clay

Color Index Code: PW19


Production Process

Our watercolors are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand mulled and then mixed with pure local honey, ensuring an exceptionally concentrated and vibrant product. The entire process is carried out by hand, from mixing and mulling to filling and labeling, so you can be confident in the artisanal quality of every pan.


Usage & Care

For professional and consistent results, we recommend using a gum arabic medium. Please store in a secure area away from children and pets, and dispose of any waste in an environmentally friendly manner in accordance with all local, state, and national regulations.


If you have any questions or need further information, please don't hesitate to contact us.