{"product_id":"watercolor-ink-medium-425137975","title":"Watercolor Ink Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake your own watercolor inks with our bespoke Watercolor Ink Medium thatblends premium gum arabic, raw local honey, and a touch of food-grade sodium preservative to create a stable, glossy binder for high-intensity pigments. Based on a historical recipe from the middle ages. The gum arabic provides superb film formation and brushflow, while the honey adds slip, improves edge definition, and slows crystallization. A small amount of sodium preservative ensures long shelf life by inhibiting mold and bacterial growth, so your custom ink formulas stay fresh and vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKey Features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePure Gum Arabic: First-grade, finely ground for excellent clarity, adhesion, and even pigment suspension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLocal Michigan Honey Humectant: Enhances flow, prevents hard edges, and contributes a subtle luster without stickiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural Preservation: food-grade Sodium Preservative (\u0026lt;0.1%) protects against microbial spoilage without altering color or gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlossy, Flexible Film: Dries to a strong, water-reactivating finish that rewets cleanly for glazing and layering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003epH-Balanced \u0026amp; Non-toxic: Formulated around a balanced pH for pigment stability and safe handling in studio environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShelf Life: 6 months (unopened)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBinder Ratio: Mix 1 part pigment to 10 part medium by volume for a balanced ink; adjust lower for more fluid washes or higher for richer, more opaque ink. Do not exceed 1:4 as it will result in chalking (rubbing off) of pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMixing: Combine pigment and medium on a glass or ceramic slab; mill with a glass muller or palette knife until uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApplication: Dry time is 10-30 minutes depending on humidity and pigment load.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStorage: Store sealed in a cool, dark place to prevent fermentation, spoilage, or crystallization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCleanup: Clean brushes and palettes immediately with warm water and mild soap to avoid stickiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnhance your watercolor inks with the balanced flow, archival stability, and natural sheen of Morrow Archival Watercolor Ink Medium.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Morrow Archival","offers":[{"title":"4oz","offer_id":47875326345438,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/2821\/2702\/files\/b8ce378a-c157-4014-b68c-1b0d28970341-copy.jpg?v=1769983938","url":"https:\/\/morrowarchival.com\/products\/watercolor-ink-medium-425137975","provider":"Morrow Archival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}