• Historical watercolor ink made from Lac Lake pigment, a deep magenta-purple derived from natural insect resin, presented in a clear glass dropper bottle with a watercolor paper label and hand-painted swatch. The ink flows smoothly and showcases a vivid gradient from rich royal purple to soft pink wash. Archival and historically accurate, this ink is perfect for medieval illumination, historical art techniques, calligraphy, and natural dye-based painting.
  • Intense magenta-purple swatch of Lac Lake ink, hand-painted to show its flowing gradient and high pigment load. This rich organic dye creates a vibrant and historically significant hue, ideal for layering, calligraphy, and natural red-purple tones.
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Lac Magenta Lake Watercolor Ink

Lac Magenta Lake Watercolor Ink

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Lac 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.

Lac Watercolor Ink is a warm, lustrous magenta inspired made from the traditional extraction of lac dye from real lac insects, a time honored natural source used in historic art. This ink delivers a deeply saturated, radiant hue with an authentically organic character. Its smooth, fluid consistency and subtle transparency make it ideal for dynamic brushwork, graceful calligraphy, and expressive washes. Perfect for artists seeking historical authenticity and vibrant, natural color, Lac Watercolor Ink infuses your creative work with a timeless, organic allure.

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: Organic lake pigment (lac dye)
Source: Extraction from lac insects (Kerria lacca)
Origin: India (natural)
Lightfastness: Good
Opacity: Transparent with a smooth, even flow
Other Names: Lac, Lac Dye, Natural Lac
Color Index Code: NR25

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.