• Watercolor painting with a handmade archival watercolor pan with elegant and vibrant label in watercolor paper in Natural Orange Realgar, a vivid orange-red pigment composed of arsenic sulfide (As‚ÇÑS‚ÇÑ), historically sourced from Chinese mineral deposits and used in manuscripts, alchemy, and ancient painting traditions. Handcrafted with honey and gum arabic. Opaque and moderately lightfast, ideal for medieval illumination, bold accents, and historically accurate warm palettes.
  • Watercolor swatch in Orange Realgar, a vivid orange-red historic pigment made from natural arsenic sulfide (As‚ÇÑS‚ÇÑ), traditionally used in ancient China, medieval Europe, and alchemical manuscripts. This handmade watercolor is crafted with honey and gum arabic, offering a bold, opaque tone with moderate lightfastness‚Äîideal for illuminated manuscripts, dramatic accents, and historical color recreations.
  • five cards with different shades of red paint, each labeled with a different color name.
  • four color swatches arranged on a wooden surface, each swatch representing a different shade of orange.
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Orange Realgar Watercolor Paint

Orange Realgar Watercolor Paint

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Description

Genuine Orange Realgar 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 only pure local honey and all natural gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no binders, fillers, or extenders.


Orange Realgar is a luminous, vibrant orange created from the genuine realgar, a naturally occurring mineral pigment prized in historic art. This striking orange, is the warm, glowing orange found in medieval manuscripts and revered frescoes, delivers an intensely saturated, radiant color with a natural stone character. Its transparent and granulating properties make it ideal for glazing, layering, and crafting compositions with dynamic, expressive depth. Perfect for artists who value historical authenticity and vivid vibrancy, Orange Realgar brings a truly natural and captivating quality to your work.


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.


CONTAINS ARSENIC. DO NOT SWALLOW OR INHALE. WEAR GLOVES AND DO NOT ALLOW IT TO BE ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.


Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Inorganic mineral pigment (realgar)

Source: Extracted from naturally occurring realgar mineral

Origin: China

Lightfastness: Moderate

Opacity: Transparent with delicate granulation

Other Names: Orange Realgar, Arsenic Sulfide Orange

Color Index Code: PY39


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.