• Historical watercolor ink made from Madder Red Lake pigment, derived from fermented Rubia tinctorum roots, presented in a clear glass dropper bottle with a fine watercolor paper label and hand-painted swatch. This natural red ink displays a warm, earthy crimson hue with a gradient that flows from deep brick red to a soft rosy wash. Archival quality and historically accurate, perfect for medieval manuscript art, natural dye-based painting, and historical calligraphy.
  • Glass bottle of Madder Red Lake ink resting on dried and fermented Rubia tinctorum roots. The image showcases the warm red ink’s botanical origin and deep ties to historical European and Middle Eastern textile and art traditions.
  • Deep crimson swatch of Madder Red Lake ink with natural variation from brick red to rose pink. Sourced from Rubia tinctorum, this hand-painted botanical gradient highlights its historical use in fine art and manuscript decoration.
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Madder Watercolor Ink

Madder Watercolor Ink

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Madder 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 only pure distilled water and a small amount of all natural, pure gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally vibrant and richly pigmented liquid.


Madder Watercolor Ink is a warm, deep red derived from the genuine extraction of natural madder dye from Rubia tinctoria—a time-honored source used in historic art. This ink delivers a beautifully saturated, radiant tone with a naturally organic character, featuring the rich reds seen in classical manuscripts and traditional textiles. Its smooth, fluid consistency and subtle granulation make it ideal for expressive brushwork, refined calligraphy, and delicate washes. Perfect for artists who value historical authenticity and the natural beauty of organic pigments, Madder Watercolor Ink brings a captivating, timeless quality to your creative work.


Key Features

- Single Source Pigment: Crafted from one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional vibrancy and intensity.

- 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, free from any artificial additives.

- Recommended Use: Best applied directly with brush or dropper or diluted with pure water or alcohol for optimal fluidity and creative control. Not tested with fountain or other pens.


Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Organic lake pigment (madder dye)

Source: Extraction from Rubia tinctoria (madder root)

Origin: Mediterranean (natural)

Lightfastness: Good

Opacity: Transparent with subtle granulation

Other Names: Madder, Natural Madder Lake

Color Index Code: NR9