Madder Lake Light

Description
Madder Lake Light 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.

Madder Lake Light is a luminous, rosy-red watercolor made from real fermented madder root (Rubia tinctorum), carefully laked using traditional dye extraction methods. This botanical pigment captures the delicate top notes of madder’s chromatic range—yielding a fresh, pink-leaning crimson with gentle warmth and exceptional transparency. Historically favored in Renaissance portraiture and botanical illustration, this lighter variant of madder offers refined elegance, making it perfect for skin tones, florals, and luminous glazes.

Unlike synthetic alizarin, Madder Lake Light reveals a subtle complexity when layered, shifting from coral rose to glowing ruby depending on dilution. Its soft granulation and fluid handling make it ideal for artists who value the beauty of natural dyes and the heritage of plant-based color.

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
Source: Fermented madder root (Rubia tinctorum), laked with alum
Origin: Handmade in-house using traditional botanical methods
Lightfastness: Moderate (protect from prolonged direct sunlight)
Opacity: Transparent with soft flow and minimal granulation
Other Names: Rose Madder, Madder Pink, Natural Alizarin
Color Index Code: NR9 (Natural Red 9)

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.