• 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 water, pure local honey, natural gum arabic, a small amount of food grade sodium benzoate preservative, and less than 1% bentonite to slow settling and aid reincorporation. Every ink is single pigment with maximum concentration and no fillers or extenders.

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: Each product features one pure pigment.

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, with no fillers or extenders.

Recommended Use: Shake well before use. Apply directly with brush or dropper, or dilute with water or ink medium for more fluidity and thickness. 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

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.