Stone Cinnabar Red Watercolor Paint

Description

Stone Cinnabar 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.

Cinnabar is a vivid, fiery red-orange pigment made from the mineral mercury sulfide (HgS), historically prized for its unparalleled vibrancy and luminous depth. Used in ancient China, Rome, and throughout the Renaissance, cinnabar was considered sacred and symbolic, appearing in imperial palaces, religious art, and alchemical texts. Our Cinnabar watercolor is carefully prepared from high purity natural cinnabar, producing a rich, opaque scarlet with subtle granulation and a smooth, creamy consistency.

Because of its high mercury content, Cinnabar is offered for historical and professional use only, with proper handling precautions. It is ideal for artists, conservators, and collectors working in restoration, historical palettes, or museum-quality projects. Its brilliance is unmatched, offering a glimpse into the alchemical, ceremonial, and imperial worlds of the past.

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

Optional Use: Optionally used with a gum arabic / ink medium to achieve optimal reactivation and fluidity.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Natural inorganic mineral pigment

Source: Mercury sulfide (natural cinnabar mineral)

Origin: China

Lightfastness: Excellent

Opacity: Opaque with mild granulation

Other Names: Vermilion (when synthetic), Dragon's Blood (archaic), Chinese Red

Color Index Code: PR106

CONTAINS MERCURY. DO NOT SWALLOW OR INHALE.

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.