{"product_id":"daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-paint-indian-red-15ml-granulating-lightfast","title":"DANIEL SMITH Extra-Fine Watercolour Paint — Indian Red 15ml, Granulating \u0026 Lightfast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour, 15ml tube in Indian Red, is a professional-grade, granulating earth tone pigment prized for opaque, lightfast washes and textured effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIndian Red from DANIEL SMITH is an artist-quality 15ml watercolour made with high pigment load and pure gum arabic binder for clean mixing, dependable handling and lasting colour. Formulated to meet rigorous industry standards and tested for permanence, this colour offers an earthy, slightly muted red-brown that sits comfortably in landscape palettes, architectural studies and historical subject matter. The tube contains a stable PR 101 pigment with opacity and medium staining strength, designed to produce the granular textures many watercolourists seek.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat visual effects does Indian Red produce on paper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian Red yields a matte, granulating surface with subtle particle separation, creating organic texture as washes dry. It tends to sit on the paper surface and break into mottled patterns when reactivated or used with uneven water application, making it excellent for rustic surfaces and gritty details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGranulates to form textured, earthlike patterns in washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDries to a matte, opaque finish useful for weathered surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReacts predictably to lifting and layering for controlled texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Indian Red mix with other colours?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pigment blends cleanly into a range of muted browns, olives and slate tones; combine with yellow ochre and cerulean for classic landscape greys. Because it is somewhat opaque and medium-staining, Indian Red gives weight to mixtures without muddying when used thoughtfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix with Yellow Ochre for warm, earthy neutrals\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAdd Cerulean or Ultramarine for cooler, grayed mixtures\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse sparingly with transparent pigments to retain granulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this watercolour durable and safe for professional work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDANIEL SMITH watercolours are manufactured to strict quality controls and meet ASTM standards for art materials, ensuring lightfastness and permanence for studio and archival work. The Indian Red tube uses PR 101 pigment and conforms to ASTM D4236 and D5067, giving artists confidence in colour stability over time when used and stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConforms to ASTM D4236 and D5067 for safety and permanence\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh pigment concentration with pure gum arabic binder, no fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA in small batches and tested for consistency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I handle and apply Indian Red for best results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply Indian Red in single decisive strokes for uniform opaque passages or use diluted layers to reveal granulation slowly. Because the colour can be medium-staining and opaque, try a light touch or pre-wet the paper for softer blends; lifting and glazing will reveal different textures and depths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse wet-on-dry for opaque, textured marks; wet-on-wet for softer blends\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTry single-coat application for even, grayed earth areas—\"hit it once and walk away\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLift with clean water and a brush to soften edges or create highlights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? DANIEL SMITH Indian Red 15ml is aimed at watercolour artists who want a reliable, artist-grade earth pigment offering granulation and opacity—ideal for landscape painters, architectural renderers, illustrators working with historical palettes, and any artist seeking a durable, characterful red-brown. Whether you're a professional building an archival palette or a dedicated student exploring texture, this tube delivers consistent performance, high pigment purity and predictable mixing behavior as part of DANIEL SMITH’s extensive colour range.\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 DANIEL SMITH Indian Red lightfast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Indian Red uses pigment PR 101 and conforms to ASTM standards for good lightfastness and permanence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What is the best way to use this colour for landscapes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Use single opaque washes for weathered surfaces or mix with yellow ochre and cerulean for muted earth tones and grayed neutrals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DANIEL SMITH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55253797732689,"sku":"B001PT8VMO","price":31.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/daniel-smith-indian-red-front-tube.jpg?v=1791665103","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-paint-indian-red-15ml-granulating-lightfast","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}