St. John's Wort Lake Yellow Watercolor Paint

Description

St. John's Wort Lake 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 pure local honey, natural gum arabic, and a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative to achieve a concentrated and richly textured pigment. Every paint is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

St. John's Wort Lake is a golden yellow extracted from the flowering tops of Hypericum perforatum. Known for its historic use in both dyeing and herbal medicine, this pigment produces a soft, luminous yellow with excellent transparency and a gentle, natural granulation. It is well suited for layered washes, manuscript illumination, and fine botanical detail, offering a direct link to traditional European plant based color practices.

This historic pigment is ideal for botanical work, illuminated manuscripts, florals, and light infused layering. It mixes beautifully with other natural dyes and mineral colors, offering a pure, cool yellow with greenish undertones and excellent glaze potential. Lightfastness is moderate, best for protected works, portfolios, and collectors who value historical authenticity.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our watercolors are hand mulled on a stone slab and hand packed to preserve the integrity of the pigment.

Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no fillers or extenders.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Organic lake pigment (St. John's Wort)
Source: Extraction from Hypericum perforatum
Origin: Europe (natural)
Lightfastness: Moderate
Opacity: Transparent with soft granulation
Other Names: Hypericum Lake, Natural St. John's Wort Yellow
Color Index Code: N/A

Production Process

Our watercolors are carefully hand mulled and mixed with pure local honey and gum arabic, 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 through our historic processes.

Usage & Care

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.

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.