Verdigris Fine Watercolor Paint

Description

Verdigris Fine 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.

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.

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 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 soft granulation
Other Names: Copper Green, Vert-de-Gris, Ancient Green
Color Index Code: PG20

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: Contains copper. Harmful if swallowed. Dust may irritate eyes and airways. Very toxic to aquatic life; never rinse into drains.