{"product_id":"daniel-smith-goethite-brown-ochre-extra-fine-watercolor-15ml-granulating-lightfast-earth-pigment","title":"DANIEL SMITH Goethite (Brown Ochre) Extra Fine Watercolour 15ml — granulating, lightfast earth pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour 15ml in Goethite (Brown Ochre) is a richly granulating, lightfast earth pigment that delivers warm tea-to-tan washes and reliable permanence for professional watercolour work.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 15ml tube contains Daniel Smith’s carefully milled Goethite (Brown Ochre), a natural iron-based pigment prized for its warm, muted brown tones and interesting granulation. Sourced from a high-purity deposit south of Moscow and formulated with pure gum arabic and no fillers, this paint is designed for artists who want durable colour that behaves predictably in washes, glazes, and textured effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Goethite-Brown Ochre behave on paper?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoethite lays down as a deep, warm brown at full strength and lifts to a soft tan or tea tone when diluted. It shows pronounced granulation — pigment particles settle into paper texture to create subtle variegation — and reads as semi-transparent, making it easy to layer without fully obscuring underlying washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMasstone: rich dark brown; dilute to warm tan washes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGranulation: visible particle separation for textured effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransparency: semi-transparent for glazing and layering\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStaining strength: low, allowing easier lifting and corrections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill this colour last and mix well with other paints?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This Goethite meets high permanence standards and exhibits excellent lightfastness, so finished work retains its tone over time. It mixes cleanly with both earth tones and brighter pigments to create muted neutrals, warm shadows, or natural-looking soils and architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightfast: formulated for archival stability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible: mixes well with quinacridones, ultramarines, and yellows\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColour control: tints remain warm and predictable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUses: ideal for landscapes, studies, and vintage palettes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat technical details should artists know before buying?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoethite (Brown Ochre) is identified as PY43 and conforms to ASTM D4236 safety standards. Daniel Smith selects grind and pigment load to balance a high pigment concentration with a workable vehicle, giving you consistent handling and reliable rewetting from the tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePigment index: PY43\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBinder: pure gum arabic, no fillers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSize: 15ml squeezable metal tube for controlled dispensing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandards: tested and formulated for permanence and reusability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I use Goethite effectively in my paintings?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse Goethite for natural shadows, aged surfaces, tree trunks, and underpainting to establish warm midtones. Its granulating quality is especially effective on cold-pressed or textured papers where the pigment can settle into the tooth and create organic variation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnderpainting: warm base for skin tones or landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTextures: enhance grain and stone with granulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMixing: mute bright colours without muddying them\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDetail work: low staining lets you lift highlights and edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for? Artists who value archival-quality pigments, subtle natural hues, and tactile surface effects will appreciate Daniel Smith’s Goethite (Brown Ochre). Whether you’re a professional painter building a refined palette, a plein-air artist needing dependable earth tones, or an experimental watercolourist chasing granulating textures, this 15ml tube offers a concentrated, stable colour that integrates easily with Daniel Smith’s broad 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 Goethite lightfast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. This Goethite formulation has excellent lightfastness and is formulated for long-term colour stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What pigment index is Goethite?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Goethite (Brown Ochre) uses pigment PY43 and conforms to ASTM D4236 safety standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DANIEL SMITH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55251997622609,"sku":"B001PTCSCS","price":30.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/daniel-smith-goethite-front-tube.jpg?v=1791646192","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/daniel-smith-goethite-brown-ochre-extra-fine-watercolor-15ml-granulating-lightfast-earth-pigment","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}