{"product_id":"daniel-smith-sap-green-watercolor-paint-15ml-tube-extra-fine-lightfast-granulating-green","title":"DANIEL SMITH Sap Green Watercolour Paint 15ml Tube — Extra Fine, Lightfast Granulating Green","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolour in Sap Green is a professional 15ml tube pigment engineered for artists who want a richly granulating, lightfast green that mixes cleanly and holds up over time.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Sap Green is part of DANIEL SMITH’s Extra Fine line, a collection formulated for maximum pigment load, tested lightfastness and consistent handling. Made in Seattle, these 15ml tubes use pure gum arabic with no fillers and are milled to particle sizes that reveal the best qualities of each pigment. Sap Green is a versatile, natural-looking green that performs well in landscapes, botanical work and mixed palettes where subtle granulation and staining add texture and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this Sap Green different from other greens?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSap Green from DANIEL SMITH combines a balanced pigment blend (PO48, PY150, PG7) to achieve an organic, mossy green with reliable permanence and transparency. It was designed to granulate slightly and leave a stained backbone for lifting techniques and layered washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtra fine formulation with high pigment concentration for vivid colour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTransparent to semi-transparent behavior for layered glazing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightfast and conforms to ASTM D4236 for archival-quality use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned to stain moderately for texture and lift effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does Sap Green perform when mixed with other paints?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSap Green mixes cleanly with a wide range of pigments, producing natural shadow greens, muted olives or bright spring greens depending on partners and ratios. It tends to create deep forest tones with French Ultramarine and warms toward golden-green or brown when combined with earth tones like Burnt Sienna.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMixes with ultramarine for deep, cool forest shadows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePairs with quinacridone or burnt sienna for mossy, earthy greens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaintains transparency so underlying layers remain visible in glazes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStaining character aids in creating grassy textures and veins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich techniques is this watercolour best suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSap Green is excellent for washes, wet-on-wet transitions, granulating passages and controlled lifting. Its medium staining level means you can pull back colour selectively and keep crisp highlights while enjoying natural granulation in textured areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLarge, transparent washes for skies and distant foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWet-on-wet for soft, organic colour blends and edges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrybrush or textured granulation for bark, moss and ground cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLifting with a damp brush or paper towel to create leaf veins and light areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much paint comes in the tube and what standards does it meet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tube contains 15ml (0.5 fl oz) of Extra Fine watercolour, enough for exploration and professional use alike. DANIEL SMITH rigorously tests each batch for performance and lightfastness and adheres to ASTM D4236 labeling standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e15ml (0.5 fl oz) aluminium squeeze tube, convenient for travel and palettes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in the USA in Seattle with tested pigment quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConforms to ASTM D4236 for safety and labeling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePigment composition: PO48, PY150, PG7 for predictable mixing behavior.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWho is this for: Artists from intermediate to professional who need dependable, archival greens for botanical, landscape, urban sketching and mixed-media work will appreciate DANIEL SMITH Sap Green. If you value a high pigment load, subtle granulation and clean mixing behavior in a compact 15ml tube, this colour integrates well into extensive palettes or travel kits.\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 Sap Green lightfast?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. This Extra Fine Sap Green is formulated for excellent lightfastness and meets ASTM D4236 labeling standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can I use this Sap Green for layering and lifting?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. It is medium-staining and transparent, suitable for glazing, layering and selective lifting techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"DANIEL SMITH","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55254934454609,"sku":"B001PTCUNK","price":33.05,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1086\/5567\/3681\/files\/daniel-smith-sap-green-front-tube.jpg?v=1791692647","url":"https:\/\/craftiche.co.uk\/products\/daniel-smith-sap-green-watercolor-paint-15ml-tube-extra-fine-lightfast-granulating-green","provider":"Craftiche","version":"1.0","type":"link"}