Daniel Smith Primatek Introductory Watercolour Set of 6 Tubes

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Daniel Smith Primatek Introductory Watercolour Set of 6 Tubes

The name of each color comes from the actual mineral that it’s made from – for example, Amethyst Genuine is finely processed from crushed Amethyst. PrimaTek colors flow beautifully, mix well with other pigments, and most yield magical granulating effects.  This set is the perfect size to take along on plein air painting excursions and it makes a great gift for the artists in your life.

DANIEL SMITH PrimaTek paints are literally made from the ground up. From prehistoric times to the Renaissance and beyond, artists have relied on pigments mined from the earth, and we are truly proud to have revived these time-honored colors for today’s painters. Our PrimaTek line began in 1998 with a cache of Lapis Lazuli—the gold-speckled blue gemstone seen in King Tut’s mask—that we found, ground and formulated into artist-quality watercolor paint. The response was great, and soon we hired a mineralogist to travel the globe in search of other exciting natural pigments.

Finding these minerals involves Indiana Jones-worthy journeys by plane, jeep and even mule to remote locations,
identifying high-quality veins of ore and then negotiating procurement from local miners. The large minerals or
“massive” as they are called are then processed to reveal the color within. From this pigment, our chemist and paint
makers blend it with the perfect ratio of medium, grind and re-grind it to bring out the natural beauty of each color.

Because of the care we take every step of the way, we are able to bring you the best: truly professional-quality paints with consistency you’ll rely on tube after tube, year after year. We’re proud to offer 36 PrimaTek colors, from subtle neutral pinks and browns to vibrant jewel tones of red, blue and green. They bring natural beauty and rich texture to your palette, along with the unique history of pigments that are literally millions of years old.