Yellow Orpiment

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Description
Genuine Yellow Orpiment 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 only pure local honey and a small amount of all natural, pure gum arabic to achieve an exceptionally concentrated and richly textured pigment.

Yellow Orpiment is a luminous, vibrant orange created from the genuine realgar, a naturally occurring mineral pigment prized in historic art. This striking orange, is the warm, glowing orange found in medieval manuscripts and revered frescoes, delivers an intensely saturated, radiant color with a natural stone character. Its transparent and granulating properties make it ideal for glazing, layering, and crafting compositions with dynamic, expressive depth. Perfect for artists who value historical authenticity and vivid vibrancy, Yellow Orpiment brings a truly natural and captivating quality to your work.

Key Features
Single Source Pigment: Each product features one pure pigment, chosen for its exceptional quality.

Handmade Artisanal Process: Crafted in small batches, our watercolors are hand mulled on a glass slab and hand packed to preserve the integrity of the pigment.

Maximum Pigment Load: Designed to provide maximum color saturation, our formula contains no artificial additives or fillers

Recommended Use: Best used with a gum arabic medium to achieve optimal reactivation and fluidity.

CONTAINS ARSENIC. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED OR INHALED. ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. Avoid inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact. Wear protective clothing, gloves, and appropriate respirator (N95 is not sufficient) to prevent contact with skin and respiratory system. Never use near children or pets.

Hazard Designation:
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child.
H373 May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Safety Designation
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapors/ spray.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ clothing/ eye/ face protection.
P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/ container according to regional, national and international regulations.

Precautions:
Keep out of reach of children and pets.
Do not consume.
Not for cosmetic or food usage.
Do not spray apply.
For further health information contact a poison control center.
Use care when handling dry pigments and avoid dust formation.
Use particular caution with fibrous, fine, or toxic pigments.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke near dry pigments.
Avoid breathing in pigment dust and use a NIOSH-certified dust respirator with sufficient rating for dry pigment.
Wash hands immediately after use or handling.
If dust is likely, always wear protective clothing to keep out of eyes, lungs, off skin, and out of any contact as well as keep area ventilated.
This product contains lead and is known by the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm.
Warnings and information are abbreviated.

Pigment Information
Pigment Type: Inorganic mineral pigment (orpiment)
Source: Extracted from naturally occurring orpiment mineral
Origin: China
Lightfastness: Moderate
Opacity: Transparent with delicate granulation
Other Names: Yellow Orpiment, Arsenic Sulfide Yellow
Color Index Code: PY39

Production Process
Our watercolors are created with passion and precision. The pigment is carefully hand mulled and then mixed with pure local honey, 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.

Usage & Care
For professional and consistent results, we recommend using a gum arabic medium. 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.