True Sap Green Watercolor Paint

Description

Natural Sap Green 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.

Natural Sap Green (Buckthorn Lake) is a rare, historically significant watercolor made from the ripe berries of the buckthorn plant (Rhamnus cathartica), carefully extracted and precipitated onto a natural alum lake. Once a favorite of medieval manuscript illuminators and Baroque era painters, this unique organic pigment produces a soft, olive green hue with golden undertones and natural translucency. Our version stays true to its roots, crafted in small batches using traditional techniques to preserve its delicate, botanical character. This color is ideal for glazing, botanical illustration, portrait undertones, and atmospheric layering. Its natural variability and subtle warmth make it a prized addition for artists seeking authentic, plant based pigments with timeless beauty.

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: Natural organic lake pigment (botanical)
Source: Ripe buckthorn berries (Rhamnus cathartica) precipitated with alum
Origin: Wisconsin, USA
Lightfastness: Low to Moderate (best used in protected works or sketchbooks)
Opacity: Transparent to semi-transparent with delicate texture
Other Names: Buckthorn Lake, Sap Green Lake, Green Lake
Color Index Code: NG2

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.