Verdigris Coarse

Description
Verdigris Coarse is our exquisitely hand-crafted watercolor paint made with an extremely concentrated and high quality single source pigment mixed only with pure honey and ground extra coarse for extreme granulation. Every pan is meticulously hand mulled, hand packed, filled, and labeled — ensuring maximum pigment concentration without any binders, fillers, or extenders. Our unique formula uses only one pigment and pure local honey, delivering a maximally concentrated watercolor paint.

Verdigris is a stunning, historic green-blue pigment made from copper acetate, renowned for its luminous, translucent glow and ethereal patina-like tone. Once favored by medieval and Renaissance artists for its brilliance and intensity, Verdigris was commonly used in manuscript illumination, frescoes, and early oil painting. Our handmade watercolor version captures the essence of this iconic pigment using a single high-quality verdigris source, offering a vibrant, cool green with soft granulation and fluid transparency. Verdigris layers beautifully for atmospheric effects, botanical detail, and antique-inspired palettes. While more delicate than modern greens, its haunting beauty and historic depth make it a prized choice for fine art and historical 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: Natural copper acetate pigment
Source: Verdigris (copper salts formed through the oxidation of copper)
Origin: China
Lightfastness: Moderate (subject to fading in high UV or alkaline conditions; best preserved in protected works)
Opacity: Transparent with strong granulation
Other Names: Copper Green, Vert-de-Gris, Ancient Green
Color Index Code: PG20

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.