Zirconium Blue Watercolor Ink

Description

Zirconium Blue 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.

Zirconium Vanadium Blue is a handmade single pigment blue based on Zirconium Vanadium Blue Zircon (PB71), a modern ceramic colorant where vanadium is locked into a zircon (ZrSiO₄) crystal structure. This pigment produces a light, sky blue hue with a gentle greenish undertone. Because the colorant is embedded in an extremely stable crystal lattice, it offers outstanding lightfastness and durability.

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: Synthetic (Inorganic) zircon based ceramic pigment doped with vanadium
Source: Zircon (zirconium silicate) doped with vanadium and calcined at high temperature
Origin: Global industrial (modern ceramic pigment)
Lightfastness: Excellent
Opacity: Semi-opaque
Other Names: Zirconium Vanadium Blue, Zirconium Cerulean Blue, Blue Zircon, Zirconium Blue
Color Index Code: PB71

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.