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Lapis Lazuli Single Watercolour Pan

£40.00

Forget chemical dyes and and synthetic fillers - these watercolours are made according to methods dating back to the Renaissance by Florence-based mom n' pop shop Zecchi, famous amongst artists for their top quality supplies. This vibrant blue was originally known as ultramarine which literally translates to across the water for its distant and rare appeal. Made from the precious mineral lapis lazuli, it was traditionally used only to paint the Madonna's dress in church frescoes.

In “Il Libro dell’Arte”, a 14th century handbook of painting techniques, author Cennino Cennini described the “pastello”, or paste, treatment of lapis lazuli. The rock was ground into a fine powder and then mixed with pine resin, gum mastic, and beeswax. Wrapped in cloth and left for several weeks, it was then mixed with rain water or diluted lye, with the lazurite particles adhering to the binder and becoming the paint colour known as ultramarine. Modern methods today are employed to mix this rich mineral watercolour artisanally in a factory outside Montepulciano according to Zecchi’s recipe which strives to include the least amount of additives, maintaining the purity of the pigments.

Aside from its historical appeal, this paint is highly pigmented, lightfast and long-lasting. Mixed in Tuscany with only a few ingredients for maximum vibrancy - distilled water, acacia honey and acacia resin, also known as gum arabic, for a truly quality artists medium.

Illustration courtesy of Claire Fletcher

Length: 3cm
Width: 2cm
Depth: 1cm
Weight: 7g
Material: Honey-based watercolour. 
Included: Single Watercolour pan
Vegetarian: Yes
Vegan: No (contains honey as a binder)

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Lapis Lazuli Single Watercolour Pan

£40.00
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Do You Offer Gift Wrapping?

Yes, gift wrapping can be chosen before checkout and is a £10 flat fee, which includes a card and envelope for you to leave a message. We use premium materials, our in-house Italian paper and Swiss ribbon and an assortment of branded stickers.

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About Us

Choosing Keeping is an independent shop located in Covent Garden, London. We specialise in offering a wide range of stationery and miscellaneous items to cater to all your needs.

We take pride in offering products that inspire creativity and elevate the art of writing. Whether you're looking for a special gift or simply want to treat yourself, we invite you to explore our collection and discover the joy of stationery.

We offer gift wrapping with premium materials, our in-house Italian paper and Swiss ribbon and an assortment of swallow branded stickers. We ship to all destinations worldwide by DHL.

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