{"product_id":"daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-paint-nickel-titanate-yellow-15ml-semi-opaque-lightfast","title":"DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Paint Nickel Titanate Yellow 15ml — Semi-Opaque, Lightfast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour in Nickel Titanate Yellow (15ml) is a high-pigment, lightfast yellow that lays down a slightly green-leaning, semi-opaque wash ideal for florals, fields, and subtle flesh mixtures.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Seattle by DANIEL SMITH, this 15ml tube delivers the brand’s signature commitment to pigment purity, permanence, and carefully controlled grind. Nickel Titanate Yellow offers a reliable, versatile yellow with semi-opaque coverage, low staining behavior, and good lightfastness. It’s formulated to work cleanly in both concentrated passages and diluted glazes, giving artists a dependable yellow that mixes predictably with greens, purples, and other standard palette colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Nickel Titanate Yellow behave on paper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis pigment is semi-opaque in dense passages yet lifts well when diluted or rewet, allowing for layered techniques and corrections. It granulates slightly and shows low staining, which makes it easier to separate from darker pigments during glaze work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSemi-opaque coverage when applied thickly; translucent in washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow staining: easier lifting and reworking of highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubtle granulation for texture in skies and fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsistent rewetting and mixing behavior due to optimal pigment grind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colours and subjects is it best paired with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNickel Titanate Yellow leans slightly toward green, so it mixes cleanly with blues to produce fresh, vibrant greens. It pairs beautifully with purple hues for lively floral tones and is excellent for sunlit grasses, lemon tones, field flowers, and nuanced flesh shadows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCombine with phthalo or cerulean blues for clear greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix with muted purples for natural floral highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUse diluted for soft lemon washes and concentrated for opaque accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks well with other DANIEL SMITH pigments for consistent lightfast results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow durable and safe is this watercolour for fine art?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDANIEL SMITH tests every batch to meet high industry standards for permanence and lightfastness. Nickel Titanate Yellow conforms to ASTM standards and uses pure gum arabic binder without fillers, giving stable, archival colour when applied and properly protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent lightfastness for long-lasting vibrancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFormulated with pure gum arabic — no filler pigments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConforms to ASTM D4236 and D5067 for safety and performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConsistent manufacturing quality across batches for predictable mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I use this tube to get the best results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSqueeze a small amount from the 15ml tube onto a mixing palette and hydrate with clean water to control intensity. Use a soft round brush for washes and a synthetic or sable blend for detail; lift with a damp brush where needed to retrieve highlights or soften edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStart with thin washes and build to denser pigment for semi-opaque accents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLift while wet for corrections due to its low-staining nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix on palette for colour studies, then layer on paper for depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStore tube tightly capped and away from direct heat for best shelf life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: Artists who want a reliable, artist-grade yellow that balances opacity and liftability — from botanical painters and portraitists needing subtle flesh mixtures to landscape artists seeking fresh, sunlit greens. This 15ml tube fits studio use, plein-air kits, and student-to-professional workflows where consistent lightfast performance and unique handling characteristics are essential.\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 Nickel Titanate Yellow lightfast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes — this colour has excellent lightfastness and meets ASTM permanence standards for archival work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I lift this colour once applied?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes — it is low staining and lifts cleanly when rewet, allowing for corrections and highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DANIEL SMITH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55251750388049,"sku":"B001PTES5I","price":30.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/daniel-smith-nickel-titanate-yellow-front-tube.jpg?v=1791645290","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-paint-nickel-titanate-yellow-15ml-semi-opaque-lightfast","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}