{"product_id":"potters-pink-pigment-425137848","title":"Potter's Pink Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePotter\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es Pink is a delicate, dusty rose-colored synthetic pigment made from a solid-state reaction of tin, silica, and chromium oxides that produces the mineral malayaite. It is known for its soft, muted pink tone, gentle transparency, and excellent permanence. Unlike brighter organic pinks, Potter\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es Pink provides subtle granulation and a low-intensity warmth, making it highly valued in watercolor palettes for naturalistic and atmospheric effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn use, Potter\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es Pink behaves as a semi-transparent pigment with moderate tinting strength and a distinctive granulating texture. It lends itself beautifully to glazing, layering, and botanical illustration where quiet, nuanced pinks are preferred over high-chroma modern magentas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHistory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloped in the mid-20th century, Potter\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es Pink was introduced as a durable alternative to historical organic pinks such as cochineal lakes, which suffered from fading. Its name comes from its early use in ceramics, where chrome\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003etin pinks provided a permanent and heat-stable rose coloration for pottery glazes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eArtists quickly adopted the pigment into watercolor and other painting mediums, where its granulating and subtle qualities set it apart from stronger, more uniform synthetics. It became especially popular in botanical and landscape painting circles for its ability to replicate delicate flower petals, skin tones, and atmospheric tints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eToday, PR233 remains a specialty pigment with a devoted following, particularly among watercolorists who value its unique texture and muted elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Information\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePigment Type: Inorganic Synthetic (Chrome\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003eTin Malayaite)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChemical Composition: CaSnSiO₅:Cr (chromium-substituted malayaite)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable Mediums: Watercolor, Oil, Tempera, Acrylic, Encaustic, Cold Wax, Casein, Milk, Swedish Flour, Lime \/ Fresco, Ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightfastness: Excellent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpacity: Semi-Transparent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOther Names: Chrome\u003cspan\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003eTin Pink, Malayaite Pink, Ceramic Pink, Potter\u003cspan\u003e'\u003c\/span\u003es Pink\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eColor Index Code: PR233\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"2 Grams","offer_id":47875238559966,"sku":"PS-626-0000-0002g","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Grams","offer_id":47875238592734,"sku":"PS-626-0000-0010g","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Grams","offer_id":47875238625502,"sku":"PS-626-0000-0020g","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/5f4d5a71-d45d-46d0-9a80-6b16bd5873f8-copy.jpg?v=1769982477","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/potters-pink-pigment-425137848","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}