{"product_id":"daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-paint-permanent-red-deep-15ml-semi-transparent-lightfast-professional-pigment","title":"DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour Paint Permanent Red Deep 15ml — semi-transparent, lightfast professional pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour in Permanent Red Deep is a professional-grade 15ml tube pigment that delivers a deep, lightfast red with smooth mixing and reliable performance for watercolour artists.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDANIEL SMITH watercolours are formulated in Seattle and engineered for permanence, purity and expressive colour. Permanent Red Deep (PR170, F5RK) is a semi-transparent, medium-staining red with very good lightfastness that blends cleanly, lifts predictably and responds well to wet-into-wet and glazing techniques. This single 15ml tube joins a palette of over 240 colours from DANIEL SMITH—ranging from traditional hues to unique mineral-based PrimaTek and optical Luminescent paints—each batch tested for consistency and archival quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Permanent Red Deep perform in washes and wet-into-wet techniques?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePermanent Red Deep layers smoothly and diffuses attractively when added to wet paper, making it well suited for expressive washes and soft-edge transitions. Its semi-transparency lets underlying layers glow through while offering enough pigment strength to build richer passages when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSemi-transparent body for luminous glazes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiffuses smoothly for soft edges and gradients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMedium staining—reblends well but can retain depth when layered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecommended for florals, skies at sunset, and atmospheric colour fields.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this colour mix cleanly with other pigments?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Permanent Red Deep mixes predictably and produces vibrant secondary colours without muddiness. Because DANIEL SMITH balances pigment grind and load for each colour, you get consistent mixing behavior whether combining with cool blues for purples or with yellows for warm oranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduces clear magentas with cool blues and violets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eYields warm oranges with transparent yellows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRetains chroma when diluted for tints and glazes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks well in limited palettes to achieve a wide range of hues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow durable and archival is this DANIEL SMITH watercolour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePermanent Red Deep has very good lightfastness and meets industry standards for permanence; DANIEL SMITH tests every batch for performance and consistency. The paint is made with high-quality pigments dispersed in pure gum arabic without fillers, providing stable colour that holds up under normal display conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVery good lightfastness rating for archival use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConforms to ASTM D4236 for artist materials safety labeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePigment: PR170 (F5RK) with controlled grind for optimal pigment load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePackaged in a 15ml tube for studio or plein-air use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I use and store this 15ml tube for best results?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse a clean, damp brush to pick up paint directly from the tube or mix on a palette for controlled washes. Store the tube tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve the binder and pigment integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSqueeze a small amount onto a ceramic or plastic palette for mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRe-wet with a brush or spray bottle when working from dried drops or palette pans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCap securely after use to prevent skinning and drying out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep upright or flat in a stable storage box to avoid leaks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Permanent Red Deep in the 15ml tube is aimed at watercolourists who demand consistent, archival colour—whether you are a professional illustrator, landscape painter, or an advanced hobbyist expanding a limited palette. It’s also a reliable choice for students who want professional-quality results and educators seeking demonstrable mixing and layering behavior. Pick this tube when you want a dependable, richly pigmented red that integrates seamlessly into DANIEL SMITH’s extensive colour system, from traditional hues to specialty PrimaTek and Luminescent ranges.\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 Deep lightfast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Permanent Red Deep has very good lightfastness and is produced to DANIEL SMITH's archival quality standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What size is the tube and is it suitable for plein-air painting?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: The tube contains 15ml (0.51 fl oz) of paint—compact and portable, suitable for studio and plein-air use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DANIEL SMITH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55252354892113,"sku":"B001PTCTS6","price":30.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/daniel-smith-permanent-red-deep-front-tube.jpg?v=1791650939","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-paint-permanent-red-deep-15ml-semi-transparent-lightfast-professional-pigment","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}