Lac Magenta Lake

Description
Lac Lake Magenta is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated and high quality single source pigment mixed only with pure honey. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, hand packed, filled, and labeled — ensuring maximum pigment concentration without any binders, fillers, or extenders. Our unique formula uses only one pigment and pure local honey, delivering a maximally concentrated watercolor paint.

Lac Lake is a rich, crimson-purple watercolor made from the resinous secretions of the lac insect (Kerria lacca), traditionally harvested in India and Southeast Asia. This precious dye, known for its depth and complexity, has been used since ancient times in textiles, illuminated manuscripts, and ceremonial art. When laked with alum, it produces a vivid, transparent purple with warm magenta undertones and luminous layering properties.

Our Lac Lake is handcrafted using traditional dye extraction and precipitation methods, honoring centuries of color craft. Its glowing clarity and fluid handling make it perfect for florals, portraiture, sacred art, and historical reproduction. The color ranges from soft violet rose to deep imperial purple in layered washes. An alternative to Tyrian Purple, this insect-derived lake has royal heritage and painterly grace.

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

Recommended Use: Best used with a gum arabic medium to achieve optimal reactivation and fluidity.

Pigment Information
Pigment Type: Natural organic lake pigment (insect-derived dye)
Source: Resinous dye secretions of the lac insect (Kerria lacca), laked with alum
Origin: India
Lightfastness: Moderate (best preserved in protected, archival conditions)
Opacity: Transparent with subtle glow and no granulation
Other Names: Sticklac Lake, Lac Dye, Laccaic Lake, Indian Purple
Color Index Code: NR25

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.