{"product_id":"daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-paint-permanent-red-15ml-tube-semi-transparent-lightfast","title":"DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Paint Permanent Red 15ml Tube — Semi-Transparent, Lightfast","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour in Permanent Red is a professional-grade, 15ml tube of richly pigmented, lightfast red designed for artists who need reliable hue, smooth suspension, and strong tinting power.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 15ml tube from DANIEL SMITH delivers a classic, stop-sign red that mixes cleanly, performs well in wet-into-wet techniques, and meets the high manufacturing standards artists expect from this Seattle-based maker. Formulated with pure pigments and gum arabic (no fillers), the paint offers consistent handling and permanence. It’s part of DANIEL SMITH’s Extra Fine line, which includes more than 240 colours, including unique PrimaTek minerals and luminescent hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Permanent Red behave on paper and in washes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePermanent Red is semi-transparent and staining, giving painters the ability to build layered washes and strong glazed passages without losing brilliance. It diffuses smoothly when added to wet areas, producing soft edges and vibrant colour fields suited to florals, signage, and graphic statements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSemi-transparent: preserves underlying layers in glazes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStaining: anchors pigment to paper for layering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExcellent flow: ideal for wet-into-wet blending.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-granulating: consistent surface and clean mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat technical qualities and safety standards does this tube meet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDANIEL SMITH crafts each batch to exceed industry standards. This pigment formulation shows very good lightfastness, conforms to ASTM D4236 labeling practices, and is milled to an optimal grind that balances pigment load and binder for dependable performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightfastness: very good for lasting colour integrity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBinder: pure gum arabic, no fillers for true pigment strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePigment ID: PR 170 (F3RK-70) for consistent mixing behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSafety compliance: conforms to ASTM D4236 labeling standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow will Permanent Red mix with other colours and mediums?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Permanent Red mixes cleanly to produce vivid secondary hues without muddying, and its semi-transparent nature makes it excellent for glazing and colour-shifting mixtures. It also pairs well with DANIEL SMITH’s other lines—PrimaTek, Luminescent, and Cadmium Hues—allowing expressive combinations with unique optical or granulating effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClean mixes: strong tinting power for bright blends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGlazing-friendly: keeps clarity in layered washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible: pairs with PrimaTek and Luminescent ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix control: predictable behavior with transparent or opaque pigments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy choose a 15ml tube of DANIEL SMITH over other student or store-brand paints?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDANIEL SMITH focuses on pigment quality, lightfastness, and a wide colour roster—more than 240 shades—so artists can rely on consistent results and find unique pigments not available elsewhere. The 15ml tube size is suited to regular practice, plein air sessions, and studio work where both economy and performance matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional pigment loads for intense colour in small quantities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtensive palette options including exclusive colours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA by a brand known for artist-grade standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTube sizing balances portability with enough paint for multiple projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: Permanent Red in a 15ml tube is ideal for serious watercolourists, illustration artists, and students who want a dependable, vivid red that stands up to glazing, mixes cleanly, and offers very good lightfastness. If you value pigment purity, consistent handling, and access to a broad colour family—plus the option to combine with DANIEL SMITH’s specialty PrimaTek or Luminescent paints—this tube is a practical and professional choice.\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 Permanent Red lightfast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Permanent Red shows very good lightfastness and is labeled to ASTM D4236 standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I mix this with DANIEL SMITH PrimaTek colours?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. It mixes cleanly with PrimaTek and other DANIEL SMITH ranges while keeping predictable tinting behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DANIEL SMITH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55251750191441,"sku":"B001PTAVXG","price":30.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/daniel-smith-permanent-red-front-tube.jpg?v=1791645290","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-paint-permanent-red-15ml-tube-semi-transparent-lightfast","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}