• Traditional watercolor ink made from Vine Black pigment, produced by charring French grapevine cuttings, housed in a clear glass dropper bottle with a fine watercolor paper label and hand-painted swatch. This natural black ink has soft undertones of brown and gray, creating a rich, velvety gradient from deep charcoal to smoky ash. Archival quality and historically used by artists for drawing and washes, perfect for calligraphy, tonal studies, and historical artwork.
  • Hand-painted swatch of Vine Black ink revealing a soft gradient from rich charcoal to smoky gray. Made from charred grapevines, this traditional drawing ink creates subtle value shifts perfect for tonal studies and expressive monochrome work.
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Vine Black Watercolor Ink

Vine Black Watercolor Ink

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Vine Black 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 only pure distilled water and a small amount of all natural, pure gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally rich and velvety liquid ink.


Vine Black Watercolor Ink is a deep, complex black derived from the burnt, organic residue of French grape vines. This naturally produced pigment offers a neutral, earthy black with nuanced undertones, showcasing the time-honored tradition of creating ink from vine-derived materials. Its smooth, fluid consistency and excellent lightfastness make it ideal for detailed brushwork, expressive calligraphy, and atmospheric washes. Perfect for artists who appreciate historical authenticity and the subtle depth of naturally derived pigments, Vine Black Watercolor Ink brings a timeless, handcrafted quality to your creative projects.


Key Features

- Single Source Pigment: Crafted from one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional vibrancy and intensity.

- 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, free from any artificial additives.

- Recommended Use: Best applied directly with brush or dropper or diluted with pure water or alcohol for optimal fluidity and creative control. Not tested with fountain or other pens.


Pigment Information

Pigment Type: Organic pigment (carbonized grape vine residue)

Source: Derived from French grape vines through a traditional carbonization process

Origin: France (natural)

Lightfastness: Excellent

Opacity: Transparent with delicate granulation

Other Names: Vine Black, Natural Grape Vine Black

Color Index Code: PBk8