• Authentic historical watercolor ink made from True Maya Blue, a blend of Indigofera suffruticosa and palygorskite clay, housed in a clear glass dropper bottle with a watercolor paper label and hand-painted swatch. This unique medium blue ink offers a soft, sky-toned hue with exceptional permanence and smooth flow. The swatch reveals a subtle gradient and natural matte texture. Archival quality, ideal for historical art, Mesoamerican-inspired work, and fine calligraphy.
  • Bottle of True Maya Blue ink sitting on a mix of dried Indigofera suffruticosa leaves and pale palygorskite clay. This composition visually explains the unique Mesoamerican fusion of plant dye and mineral substrate used in this ancient pigment.
  • Distinctive swatch of True Maya Blue ink, blending indigo and palygorskite to form a soft matte gradient from medium blue to pale sky. This historic pigment shows durability and gentle tone, ideal for archaeological palettes and natural pigment art.
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True Maya Blue Watercolor Ink

True Maya Blue Watercolor Ink

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True Maya Blue Watercolor Ink is our exquisitely hand crafted watercolor ink made with an extremely concentrated, high quality single source pigment. Every bottle is meticulously hand mixed, poured, and sealed, using water, pure local honey, natural gum arabic, a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative, and less than 1% bentonite to slow settling and aid reincorporation. Every ink is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

True Maya Blue Watercolor Ink is a deep, enchanting blue crafted using traditional methods and a unique blend of pigment derived from indigo extracted from Indigofera suffruticosa combined with natural palygorskite. This rare and historic pigment delivers a luminous, radiant blue with a naturally organic character, enriched by subtle granulation and exceptional lightfastness. Perfect for expressive brushwork, delicate washes, and intricate calligraphy, True Maya Blue Watercolor Ink offers a captivating balance of depth and vibrancy that honors its cultural heritage.

Key Features

Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Produced in small batches, each bottle is hand mixed and poured to preserve the pigment's integrity.

Maximum Pigment Load: Formulated to offer the highest concentration of pigment, with no fillers or extenders.

Recommended Use: Shake well before use. Apply directly with brush or dropper, or dilute with water or ink medium for more fluidity and thickness. Not tested with fountain or other pens.

Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Organic lake pigment (from a unique blend of Indigofera suffruticosa and palygorskite)
Source: Extraction from Indigofera suffruticosa with natural palygorskite
Origin: Mexico (natural)
Lightfastness: Good
Opacity: Transparent with subtle granulation
Other Names: True Maya Blue, Natural Maya Blue
Color Index Code: N/A

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.

Caution: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated inhalation of dust. Avoid breathing dust.

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Justine

Très satisfaite de ma commande, je recommande

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Justin B.

This ink is okay. It’s more like a wash. Thins out toward the end of a word.

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Cynthia V.

This goes on beautifully and looks authentic to Maya blue! I'm definitely a repeat customer going forward.

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Indy A.

Really stunning pigment - sometimes hard to find and now my go-to for it dispersed. Especially excited to use for tinting grounds!