{"product_id":"daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-paint-burnt-tigers-eye-genuine-15ml-granulating-transparent","title":"DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Paint Burnt Tiger's Eye Genuine 15ml — Granulating, Transparent","description":"\u003cb\u003eBurnt Tiger's Eye Genuine is a warm, granulating 15ml watercolour from DANIEL SMITH prized for its rich reddish-brown tone and natural mineral texture.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis single-tube watercolour captures the unique character of a calcined tiger's eye mineral, producing a warm, earthy brown with pronounced granulation and transparent shading. Formulated by DANIEL SMITH in Seattle, this Extra Fine watercolour meets strict lightfastness and pigment-quality standards and is part of a palette built for professional artists and serious hobbyists seeking distinctive, archival colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Burnt Tiger's Eye Genuine different from ordinary browns?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurnt Tiger's Eye is made from a mineral pigment that has been thermally treated to shift its iron-oxide tones toward warmer, red-brown hues. That mineral origin delivers a naturally granulating surface texture that separates pigment from binder as it dries—creating organic mottling and depth not found in synthetic browns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePrimaTek mineral pigment — genuine tiger's eye, calcined for warmer colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMarked granulation for textured skies, earth, and weathered surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransparent and low-staining behavior for layered glazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConforms to ASTM D4236 and tested for permanence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does this colour behave in mixes and glazes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBurnt Tiger's Eye mixes cleanly without dominating mixtures, adding warmth and granulated texture to blends. Because it is transparent and low-staining, it plays well in layered glazes and can be lifted or softened when re-wetted for subtle transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdds warm undertones to greens, deepening landscape shadows\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePairs with cool olive or sap greens to create natural-looking soil and foliage edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks well in thin glazes over lighter colours for luminous warmth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix conservatively to retain granulation; heavy load reduces texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat subjects and techniques suit Burnt Tiger's Eye Genuine best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pigment excels where natural, weathered or earthy textures are desired. Its granulation and warm cast make it ideal for landscape soils, tree bark, warm midtones in portraiture, and the textured surfaces of rocks and rust. It also shines in techniques that emphasize texture—drybrush, splatter, and wet-on-damp washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLandscapes: ground planes, cliffs, and distant warm earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePortraits: subtle warm flesh undertones and shadow accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTextures: rust, stone, and aged surfaces enhanced by granulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMixed media: reactivates cleanly for layered watercolour approaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store and use the 15ml tube for best results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep the tube capped and stored upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Use a palette or mixing tray to control pigment loads; a little goes a long way because these mineral-based colours are richly pigmented. Rinse brushes promptly and test washes on scrap paper to judge granulation and transparency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore capped, upright, away from heat and sunlight\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStart with small amounts on the palette to control intensity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse quality watercolour paper to showcase granulation effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean brushes thoroughly to prevent pigment buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: Burnt Tiger's Eye Genuine in a 15ml tube is aimed at artists who value distinctive, archival pigments—landscape painters, illustrators, and portraitists who seek warm earth tones with natural granulation. It's also suited to experimenters and mixed-media artists wanting a mineral-driven, textured brown that stands up in professional work and studio practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is Burnt Tiger's Eye Genuine lightfast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. This DANIEL SMITH PrimaTek colour is formulated and tested for excellent lightfastness and permanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I mix it with non-mineral DANIEL SMITH colours?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Absolutely. It mixes cleanly with other DANIEL SMITH watercolours, adding warm granulation to blends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DANIEL SMITH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55254883434833,"sku":"B001PTCXS2","price":34.42,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/daniel-smith-burnt-tigers-eye-tube-front.jpg?v=1791690391","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-paint-burnt-tigers-eye-genuine-15ml-granulating-transparent","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}