Lac Lake Magenta Watercolor Paint

Description

Lac Lake Magenta 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 pure local honey, natural gum arabic, and a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative to achieve a concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

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.

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

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

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 carefully hand mulled and mixed with pure local honey and gum arabic, 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 through our historic processes.

Usage & Care

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.

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.