{"product_id":"daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-paint-sugilite-genuine-15ml-primatek-granulating-transparent","title":"DANIEL SMITH Extra-Fine Watercolour Paint Sugilite Genuine 15ml — PrimaTek granulating, transparent","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eDANIEL SMITH Sugilite Genuine is a 15ml extra-fine PrimaTek watercolour that produces unique granulating washes of warm grey and fuchsia-purple for richly textured painting effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis hand-selected PrimaTek pigment is made from the semi-precious mineral sugilite, ground and suspended in pure gum arabic to create a transparent, granulating watercolour with excellent permanence. Packaged in a convenient 15ml tube, Sugilite Genuine delivers the distinctive colour shifts and subtle texture that watercolourists prize for landscapes, abstracts, and botanical accents. Every batch is rigorously tested to meet professional performance standards and conforms to ASTM D4236.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes Sugilite Genuine different from ordinary purple paints?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugilite Genuine is a PrimaTek colour formed from the actual mineral, not a synthetic dye or common pigment. Its particle structure causes granulation — the pigment particles settle and separate in washes — creating a two-toned effect where greyish, graphite-like tones mingle with pink-violet highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade from genuine sugilite mineral for authentic optical effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransparent body with pronounced granulation for textured washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduces multilayered colour shifts within a single wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Sugilite behave in mixes and glazes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugilite mixes cleanly and can both enrich and neutralize adjacent hues without overpowering them. Because it is low-staining and transparent, it works well in glazes to create subtle colour transitions and to add granular texture when layered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnhances warm tones like golds and oranges without muddying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePairs well with quinacridone and earth colours for depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUseful in thin glazes to preserve underlying details and texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich techniques showcase Sugilite’s granulation best?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatercolour techniques that allow pigment settling — single-wash skies, wet-on-wet backgrounds, and controlled blooms — highlight sugilite’s granulating nature. Lift, drybrush, and salt effects emphasize its textural character while retaining the luminous pink-violet highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWet-on-wet washes reveal natural separation and settling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrybrush and textured paper enhance granulated surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLayering glazes keeps luminosity while building texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Sugilite Genuine durable and artist-grade?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — DANIEL SMITH formulates this colour to meet high permanence and lightfastness standards. The pigment is ground to an optimal particle size and combined with pure gum arabic without fillers, giving reliable performance, good tinting strength, and archival stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConforms to ASTM D4236 and tested per industry standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtra-fine grind for consistent flow and pigment load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow staining and excellent longevity in finished work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Sugilite Genuine is ideal for professional and advanced watercolour artists who want a distinct granulating violet with mineral-derived character. It’s also appealing to illustrators and hobbyists seeking unique washes and subtle colour shifts for atmospheric skies, floral centres, reflective stones, and textured backgrounds. Packaged in a 15ml tube, it provides enough paint for exploration while fitting easily into a travel palette or studio drawer.\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 Sugilite Genuine lightfast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. DANIEL SMITH formulates Sugilite Genuine for excellent permanence and it conforms to ASTM D4236.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Does Sugilite granulate on all papers?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Granulation is strongest on textured, cold-pressed or rough papers; hot-pressed will show less separation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DANIEL SMITH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55254920692049,"sku":"B001PTAWZI","price":33.55,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/daniel-smith-sugilite-genuine-front-tube.jpg?v=1791692014","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-paint-sugilite-genuine-15ml-primatek-granulating-transparent","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}