True Maya Blue Watercolor Paint

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 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.

Maya Blue is a vivid, enchanting blue created from the genuine integration of real palygorskite and Indigofera suffruticosa both from Mexico using the traditional method of wooden paddles splashing to oxidize the leuco indigo into its 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.

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 (real palygorskite and Indigofera suffruticosa)
Source: Amalgamation of Indigofera suffruticosa 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 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.

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