• Historical watercolor ink made from Black Walnut Brown Lake pigment, derived from natural walnut husks, presented in a clear glass dropper bottle with an archival watercolor paper label and hand-painted swatch. This rich botanical ink offers a deep brown tone with warm undertones and a smooth gradient from dark chocolate to soft golden brown. Archival and lightfast, ideal for calligraphy, manuscript illumination, and nature-inspired historical artwork.
  • Black Walnut Lake ink bottle sitting on a bed of cracked walnut hulls and powdered dye. The dark brown hues of the husks highlight the natural botanical source of this warm, transparent ink used in historical American and European traditions.
  • Natural Black Walnut ink swatch showing a flowing fade from deep brown to golden tan. Made from walnut husks, this botanical ink offers smooth gradation and warm earthy tones ideal for writing, naturalist illustration, and vintage-inspired art.
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Walnut Watercolor Ink

Walnut Watercolor Ink

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Description

Walnut Lake 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 vibrant and richly pigmented liquid.


Walnut Lake Watercolor Ink is a warm, earthy brown derived from the authentic extraction of pigment from walnut hulls. This historic pigment delivers a deep, natural brown with a balanced intensity and an organic character of aged manuscripts and traditional watercolor landscapes. Its smooth, fluid consistency and subtle granulation make it ideal for layered washes, detailed brushwork, and expressive calligraphy. Perfect for artists who appreciate timeless, natural hues, Walnut Lake Watercolor Ink infuses your creative work with rich, organic warmth.


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 lake pigment (walnut dye)

Source: Extraction from walnut hulls (Juglans regia)

Origin: Natural

Lightfastness: Moderate

Opacity: Transparent with subtle granulation

Other Names: Walnut Lake, Walnut Brown, Natural Walnut Ink

Color Index Code: NBr7