True Maya Blue

Description
Maya Blue 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 a small amount of all natural, pure gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally concentrated and richly textured pigment.

Maya Blue is a vivid, enchanting blue created from the genuine integration of real palygorskite and inigofera sufruticosa both from Mexico using the traditional method of wooden paddles splashing to oxidize the leuco-indigo into it's blue form. This striking color, is the same vibrant blue found in Mesoamerican murals and codices, delivers an enduring, radiant blue with a naturally organic character. Its vibrancy and subtle granulating properties make it ideal for glazing, layering, and crafting compositions with emotional depth and expressive nuance. Perfect for artists who value historical authenticity and vibrant artistry, Maya Blue brings a truly natural and mesmerizing 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.

Pigment Information
Pigment Type: Organic lake pigment (real palygorskite and inigofera sufruticosa)
Source: Amalgamation of inigofera sufruticosa and palygorskite (Mexico)
Origin: Mexico (natural)
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Transparent with subtle granulation
Other Names: Maya Blue, Mesoamerican Blue, Traditional Maya Pigment
Color Index Code: N/A

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.