{"title":"Federal Color","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"federal-color-optimist-mixable-color-cmyk-set-of-6","title":"Federal Color Optimist Mixable Color CMYK+ Set of 6","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe are excited to be one of the first exclusive partners with our good friends at Federal Color in St Louis, MO! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOptimist CMYK+ Set of 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCMYK+ is Federal Color's complete mixing system, with a color range and intensity that go way beyond standard mixing sets from other brands. Unlike classic red-yellow-blue color mixing, CMYK allows for brighter secondary colors (especially purple and green) and an overall wider range of hues. Our Primary Cyan, Primary Magenta, Primary Yellow, and Black are designed to work perfectly together, with matching pigment loads and handling characteristics that enable clearer, cleaner mixed colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat's the \"plus\" in CMYK+? That would be the White and Colorless Shellac Medium, both included in this box. The white is incredibly opaque, thanks to its extremely high pigmentation, and allows you to make lovely pastel shades from each mixed color you create. The colorless medium allows perfect dilutions of each mixed color, increasing transparency and gloss while increasing the chroma of darker colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe CMYK+ Set of 6 includes Federal's 50 mL Precision Bottles in Primary Cyan, Primary Magenta, Primary Yellow, White, Black, and Colorless Shellac Medium, all in a slide-out box with foil stamping. It's a great gift for any artist and an excellent starting point for anyone interested in working with inks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Optimist: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroducing Optimist Mixable Color, Federal Color's original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist includes only lightfast pigments, so the colors mix perfectly, and your work can be displayed for many years without fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing Optimist Mixable Color is simple: grab a dip pen or brush and get some ink on it. You can use Optimist straight from the bottle; it's highly fluid and moves smoothly across paper. You can also dilute it with Optimist Colorless Medium, the purest form of our water-based shellac. (Dilution with water is possible, and produces some nice textures and effects, but please note that adding water will change the characteristics of the ink and make it less waterproof.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptimist dries quickly (within a few minutes for a normal application), so you can layer more inks or watercolors over it with no blending or bleeding. It's also an ideal choice for adding opaque highlights and shadows to your watercolor pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShake well before using. Keep brushes wet during use and wash promptly for best results. To clean up, try a bottle of Optimist Ink Solvent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptimist Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur good friends at St. Louis Art Supply opened their art supply business in 2015, and one of the first things they learned was how to make india ink. Their original formula was hand-mixed and much less consistent than Optimist, but their customers loved it because traditional shellac-based ink is just special, and it's not that easy to find anymore. Most manufacturers have replaced shellac with acrylic polymer, which has its advantages but is simply not as beautiful as shellac resin.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey stopped selling that early ink recipe a couple years later, but ever since, they've been researching and refining—not to mention, they added a powerful three-roll mill to disperse their pigments with total consistency. Finally, they're experiencing the magic of shellac ink again (we think it smells really nice, even if you remember that it's made by bugs). But now, St. Louis Art Supply's brand new color house, Federal Color, also has the technology and experience to make it a consistent option for serious artists. We are sure this elemental material will improve your flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMore Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach color in this set is packaged in a 50 mL Precision Bottle, which is squeezable and can dispense a drop or a full stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConforms to ASTM D-4236. Made in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e We are proudly an approved Federal Color retailer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal Color","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44646185074917,"sku":"20010","price":59.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/optimistcmykplussetext_1of1_2dfcf4f8-d071-488c-ad38-e7f1b597557a_2400x_jpg.webp?v=1708546538"},{"product_id":"federal-color-optimist-colorless-shellac-medium","title":"Federal Color Optimist Colorless Shellac Medium","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe are excited to be one of the first exclusive partners with our good friends at Federal Color in St Louis, MO! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe heart of Optimist Mixable Color is shellac medium. This magical amber liquid is the perfect binder for all kinds of pigments because it's strong, flexible, UV-resistant, and waterproof. Unlike acrylic mediums, our Colorless Shellac makes gorgeous transparent glazes when used in high proportions with color.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdd Colorless Shellac Medium to Optimist inks to make them lighter, more transparent and glossier. Using shellac-thinned Optimist colors, you can make complex, multi-layered paintings. Paper and pigment textures are more noticeable, and the ink moves more freely. With high proportions of medium, you'll create thin, shiny layers that look almost like stained glass. With smaller proportions, you can achieve bright, high-chroma colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat is Shellac?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShellac is made by insects, much like beeswax or silk. It is a reddish, resinous substance that is deposited on tree branches by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ekerria lacca,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003einformally known as a lac bug. These tiny insects are native to South Asia, which is why shellac-based inks are often called \"India ink,\" even when they are made nowhere near India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShellac is a natural thermoplastic, predating all synthetic plastics and offering a much better environmental profile—since there are no fossil fuels involved in shellac's synthesis. The cultivation process is much lower-carbon than other forms of agriculture, because lac farmers use existing trees to host their colonies. Lac is an economic reason to protect the forests, rather than cut them down to cultivate other crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the farmers scrape the raw \"sticklac\" from the tree bark, they heat it over a fire to liquefy it, allowing them to filter out the bark and other impurities. Some shellac (like the premium material that we use) also undergoes dewaxing, in which the 10% wax content of raw shellac is removed. This leaves a nearly pure resin that can be turned into a food additive, a protective coating, an adhesive... or, a bottle of ink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e We are proudly an approved Federal Color retailer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal Color","offers":[{"title":"200 mL Precision Bottle","offer_id":45215964299493,"sku":"20012","price":16.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/new200mloptimistcolorlessv2.png?v=1728419899"},{"product_id":"federal-color-optimist-ink-solvent","title":"Federal Color Optimist Ink Solvent","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(The image with the black cap reflects newer packaging) Optimist Mixable Color is waterproof, so it can be tricky to remove from surfaces and brushes if it dries. That's why we created Optimist Ink Solvent, a gentle solvent that breaks the chemical bonds in wet or dry shellac.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSqueeze Optimist Ink Solvent onto your palette and brushes after a painting session, and our shellac-based ink will quickly start to break up and peel away. Rinse brushes after using Ink Solvent for best results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptimist Ink Solvent is packaged in a 200 mL Precision Bottle. Squeeze the bottle to dispense a controlled flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e We are proudly an approved Federal Color retailer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal Color","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45215973441765,"sku":"20017","price":6.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/new200mloptimistsolventv3.png?v=1728420102"},{"product_id":"federal-color-watercolor-set","title":"Federal Color Tonic Watercolor Core Mixing Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe are excited to be one of the first exclusive partners with our good friends at Federal Color in St Louis, MO! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with incredibly concentrated pigments. Hand-poured into large porcelain pans. Tonic is a deluxe new line of artist-grade watercolors, with a unique formula that emphasizes flow and intensity. Tonic moves freely on wet or dry paper; it lifts readily with a wet brush; it dilutes smoothly and without coaxing. Perfect for expressive, quick-moving painting sessions with large brushes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis essential set of Tonic Watercolors includes extra-large porcelain pans of specially selected mixing colors. Included are six different primary colors, two from each color family, as evenly spaced on the color wheel as possible. This \"split-primary\" arrangement includes warm and cool colors from each primary family (red, yellow, and blue.) It's a modern mixing system that allows for much more intense color than traditional three-primary mixing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe colors included are:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuinacridone Magenta (cool red)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFederal Red (warm red)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignal Yellow (warm yellow)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePermanent Yellow (cool yellow)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhthalo Cyan (cool blue)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltramarine (warm blue) \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Porcelain Pan contains 20 grams of dry paint — that's seven times as much as a standard half pan of watercolor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso included is one empty Porcelain Pan. Use it as a mini palette for mixing, or fill it with water or Tonic Watercolor Medium. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTonic Porcelain Pans measure 45 mm (1.8\") in diameter and 19 mm (0.75\") in height.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTENSE COLOR, EFFORTLESS FLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonic Watercolor is made in Federal Color St. Louis HQ, with a unique formula that was developed over two years of experimentation and research. Tonic Watercolor was designed for maximum pigmentation, and you'll notice that a pan of Tonic is more concentrated than many other artist-grade watercolors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith just a few drops of water, you can make bold, saturated marks on wet or dry paper. To make typical, translucent watercolor washes, you'll need to add more water than you might expect. Most Tonic colors start out semi-opaque because of their high pigment load, but they open up with water, becoming light and subtle as they're diluted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt any concentration, Tonic is free-flowing. It's easy to load onto a wet brush, easy to lift from its pan or from paper, and easy to move the brush across watercolor paper. Some brands of watercolor are too sticky or slow-moving to allow painting on dry paper, but with Tonic, you don't need to pre-wet the page for most techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEXTRA-LARGE PORCELAIN PAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the signature package for Tonic Watercolor — a large, hand-poured porcelain pan containing 20 grams of solid watercolor. That's approximately seven times the net weight of a typical half pan of watercolor paint! With its huge size and affordable price, Tonic is one of the absolute best-value products in fine art materials today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlus, when you're done using a Tonic pan, you can easily wash out the porcelain dish for use as a palette — or, to refill with your favorite large tube of watercolor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADE WITH FINE ACACIA GUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne element of the Tonic recipe is highly traditional: it uses specially sourced and carefully tested gum arabic as the binder for Tonic watercolors. Gum arabic, which is the plant-based medium of virtually all watercolors, varies wildly in quality and consistency. After dozens of materials tests, some grades and species of gum arabic are totally unsuitable for watercolor. Some are merely acceptable. The best-quality gum arabic (which is used in Tonic) offers incredible transparency, flexibility, and handling. That's why Tonic Watercolor Medium is noticeably clearer than many of the other brands on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIGHTFAST, MODERN PIGMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Tonic colors are lightfast, with ratings of 7 or 8 on the eight-point Blue Wool Scale. Paintings made with Tonic colors are suitable for commissioned work and for long-term display under appropriate gallery conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRIPLE-MILLED FOR PERFECT DISPERSION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Tonic color is put through extensive testing to ensure that the consistency of each dispersion is perfect. That means that each tiny particle of pigment is surrounded by the watercolor medium. Tonic Watercolor is completely free of clumps and inconsistent pigment dispersion—unlike handmade watercolors, which can't achieve the same consistency, and even some cheaper factory-made colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe process for achieving these professional-grade results involves several stages of mixing, milling, and quality checking. First, a dispersing blade is used to pre-mix each color with medium. The pre-mix can take quite some time, because of the high concentrations of pigment. But when it's done, the paint is a smooth paste without major clumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the pre-mix, a three-roll mill is used to fully disperse the pigment and break up any clumps that are invisible to the naked eye. Each time the paint passes through the mill, it is pushed with incredible force through a tiny gap, generally measuring less than 50 microns (0.05 mm). The shearing force breaks the bonds between nearby pigment particles and turns the paste into a luxuriously smooth, free-flowing watercolor paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree passes through the mill are required to make Tonic silky smooth. This labor-intensive process requires considerable skill from their mill operators, who ensure that each batch meets their exacting standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO ANIMAL PRODUCTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonic contains no animal-derived products. Unlike many watercolors, Tonic does not contain ox gall — instead, modern surfactants are used to achieve the same effects as the traditional animal-derived recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal Color","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46106416480485,"sku":"20516","price":80.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/tonic-core-mixing-set-pow.webp?v=1725983257"},{"product_id":"federal-color-optimist-mixable-color-sletching-set-of-6","title":"Federal Color Optimist Mixable Color Sketching Set of 6","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe are excited to be one of the first exclusive partners with our good friends at Federal Color in St Louis, MO! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eOptimist Sketching Set of 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimist Mixable Color is an intensely-pigmented, quick-drying, waterproof ink—perfect for sketching and mixed media art. This box contains six intense colors, ready to use right from the bottle. Feel free to drip Optimist straight from the Precision Bottle onto the page—or get a bit more specific by applying Optimist colors with your favorite brushes and dip pens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Optimist Sketching Set includes six bold colors that aren't found in the standard \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.com\/products\/federal-color-optimist-mixable-color-cmyk-set-of-6?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=federal-color\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.com\/products\/federal-color-optimist-mixable-color-cmyk-set-of-6?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=federal-color\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCMYK+ Mixing Set\u003c\/a\u003e. Slide open the box to find six 50 mL Precision Bottles filled with Prussian Blue, Red Violet, Mediterranean, Basil, Federal Red, and Tangerine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout Optimist: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIntroducing Optimist Mixable Color, Federal Color's original ink for art and design. Optimist is made with natural shellac, a beautiful organic resin that binds pigment to paper, resists UV radiation, and dries totally waterproof. Unlike many drawing inks, Optimist includes only lightfast pigments, so the colors mix perfectly, and your work can be displayed for many years without fading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care Tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsing Optimist Mixable Color is simple: grab a dip pen or brush and get some ink on it. You can use Optimist straight from the bottle; it's highly fluid and moves smoothly across paper. You can also dilute it with Optimist Colorless Medium, the purest form of our water-based shellac. (Dilution with water is possible, and produces some nice textures and effects, but please note that adding water will change the characteristics of the ink and make it less waterproof.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptimist dries quickly (within a few minutes for a normal application), so you can layer more inks or watercolors over it with no blending or bleeding. It's also an ideal choice for adding opaque highlights and shadows to your watercolor pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShake well before using. Keep brushes wet during use and wash promptly for best results. To clean up, try a bottle of Optimist Ink Solvent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOptimist Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOur good friends at St. Louis Art Supply opened their art supply business in 2015, and one of the first things they learned was how to make india ink. Their original formula was hand-mixed and much less consistent than Optimist, but their customers loved it because traditional shellac-based ink is just special, and it's not that easy to find anymore. Most manufacturers have replaced shellac with acrylic polymer, which has its advantages but is simply not as beautiful as shellac resin.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThey stopped selling that early ink recipe a couple years later, but ever since, they've been researching and refining—not to mention, they added a powerful three-roll mill to disperse their pigments with total consistency. Finally, they're experiencing the magic of shellac ink again (we think it smells really nice, even if you remember that it's made by bugs). But now, St. Louis Art Supply's brand new color house, Federal Color, also has the technology and experience to make it a consistent option for serious artists. We are sure this elemental material will improve your flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMore Info\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach color in this set is packaged in a 50 mL Precision Bottle, which is squeezable and can dispense a drop or a full stream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConforms to ASTM D-4236. 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Designed to work with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mcartsupplies.com\/products\/federal-color-watercolor-set\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFederal Color Tonic Watercolors\u003c\/a\u003e — but capable of mixing with any traditional watercolor paint — this transparent medium provides excellent handling and working properties for serious watercolorists.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecially sourced acacia senegal gum (a specific type of tree sap) is the basis for Tonic Watercolor Medium. Acacia senegal is a variety of gum arabic, the plant-based medium of virtually all watercolors. Some grades and species of gum arabic are totally unsuitable for watercolor, while some are merely acceptable. The best-quality gum arabic (which is what is used in Tonic) offers incredible transparency, flexibility, and handling. That's why this Tonic Watercolor Medium is noticeably clearer than many of the other brands on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/tonic-process-explainer.jpg?v=1740596078\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFLEXIBLE AND STABLE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn addition to gum arabic, Tonic Watercolor Medium contains a vegetable-based plasticizer and a non-toxic preservative. The plasticizer allows Tonic Medium to dry strong and flexible, never becoming too dry and brittle. The preservative (which is so gentle that it's approved for cosmetic use) keeps Tonic Medium fresh on the shelf for years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eADDS TRANSPARENCY AND GLOSS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDilute watercolor with plain water when you want thin washes, matte colors, and texture—that's the classic watercolor look, and it's lovely. But if you'd like the option of painting with glossier, thicker colors, Tonic Medium is a great addition to your watercolor arsenal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith higher ratios of Tonic Medium to water, your watercolor will start to retain brushstrokes and dry to a high gloss. With moderate ratios of Tonic Medium to water, your watercolor will be more coherent, with a slightly thicker body that works well for sharp lines and high-impact shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO ANIMAL PRODUCTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonic contains no animal-derived products. Unlike many watercolors, Tonic does not contain ox gall — instead, a modern surfactant is used to achieve the same effects as the traditional animal-derived recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal Color","offers":[{"title":"60 ml","offer_id":46106818511077,"sku":"20517","price":10.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/tonicmedium60mlpow.webp?v=1725985478"},{"product_id":"nichiban-207-all-purpose-paper-tape","title":"Nichiban #207 All-Purpose Paper Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003eNichiban #207 Karitome™ is an extra-long roll of washi masking tape with a wide core. It's perfect for home, office, and studio use — try using it for packaging, gift wrapping, sticking things to studio walls, making quick collages, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough #207 isn't specialized for masking paint projects, it works well on most surfaces and with most paints. We got sharp lines on watercolor paper with #207, but it wasn't as flat or as effortless to remove as the artist tapes in Nichiban's lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 15 mm (0.59 in.) wide by 50 m (164 ft.) long. The wide core is compatible with standard masking tape dispensers. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nichiban","offers":[{"title":"Blue","offer_id":46153171730661,"sku":"20912","price":7.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":46153172222181,"sku":"20911","price":7.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":46153172713701,"sku":"20914","price":7.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":46153172779237,"sku":"20913","price":7.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/207-rpeeled.webp?v=1727289796"},{"product_id":"nichiban-222-ultra-low-tack-tape","title":"Nichiban #222 Ultra-Low-Tack Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade from ultra-thin washi paper and an advanced, extraordinarily gentle adhesive, Nichiban #222 is the ultimate tape for masking sensitive surfaces. We tested it on several soft, cotton art papers, and we detected no damage whatsoever to their surfaces after removing Nichiban #222.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e#222 makes very sharp paint lines, as you can see in our test photos. It releases effortlessly from virtually all surfaces. And it's so thin that paint can't bead up next to the tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in 12 mm (0.47\"), 18 mm (0.7\"), and 50 mm (1.97\") sizes. All rolls of Nichiban #222 are 18 meters (59 ft.) in length. Made in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nichiban","offers":[{"title":"12 mm (0.47\") x 18 m (59')","offer_id":46153191031013,"sku":"20908","price":2.51,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"18 mm (0.7\") x 18 m (59')","offer_id":46153190703333,"sku":"20909","price":3.22,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"50 mm (1.97\") x 18 m (59')","offer_id":46153190473957,"sku":"20910","price":5.91,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/222-50peel.jpg?v=1727290491"},{"product_id":"nichiban-2570-flexible-artist-tape","title":"Nichiban 2570 Flexible Artist Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003eThinner, more flexible, and even lower-tack than our bestselling Nichiban #210 Artist Tape, the new Nichiban 2570 will be a valuable tool in every artist's studio. Suitable for masking all kinds of paint on even your most expensive cotton papers, with a very easy release and sharp masked lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with Nichiban #210, this tape is a bit trickier to lay down because it is so thin and pliable. Additionally, because it's very low-tack, Nichiban 2570 loses much of its adhesion after the first use, so it's not as good for repositioning. However, our tests revealed that #2570 was superior on delicate and irregular surfaces, like rough cotton watercolor paper. It's also purple, which is easier to see against white paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach roll of #2570 is 18 meters (59 feet) long. That's plenty of tape for numerous projects, and much more than you get with a standard roll of washi tape. We offer 18 mm (0.7\") and 24 mm (0.9\") widths (18 mm is the size in the photos.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nichiban","offers":[{"title":"Standard (18 mm)","offer_id":46153193914597,"sku":"31279","price":3.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Wide (24 mm)","offer_id":46153193717989,"sku":"95110","price":4.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/nichiban2570peel.jpg?v=1727377898"},{"product_id":"nichiban-210-artist-tape","title":"Nichiban #210 Artist Tape","description":"\u003cp\u003eFormerly known as Nichiban #251. None of the specifications have changed. The model number was changed in Japan in 2019, but American retailers have generally kept the old number to help artists find their favorite tape. Now that it's been five years since the model number was changed, we're finally updating our product listings to be consistent with the rest of the world—but please rest assured that the tape is identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally designed for industrial masking, Nichiban #210 Artist Tape is a class above other artist tapes we've tried. It's designed to hold firm and peel off without damaging delicate surfaces, like watercolor paper. Paint doesn't seep under the edge, so you get a razor-sharp line when the tape is removed. It's also very flat and thin, so you won't see pooling at the edge when painting over Nichiban tape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach roll measures 18 meters (59 ft.) long. We stock several widths: 18 mm (0.7\"), 9 mm (0.35\"), and 30 mm (1.2\"). 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Designed for masking sensitive areas during the industrial painting process, Nichiban #241 holds strong and resists water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to Nichiban's extremely detailed product information, we can tell you that Nichiban #241 is 8.3% stickier than the ultra-gentle Nichiban #210 artist tape. That means it can cause damage to the most delicate surfaces, especially if it is left on for a long time. But it also gives the #241 tape broader general utility. For example, you can't wrap a gift with Nichiban artist tape, because it will eventually come unstuck in that kind of application. This masking tape will stick in tougher situations and stay put.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNichiban #241 can also be used as an artist tape in most situations, but you'll need to take more care than you would with #210. In our tests, #241 came off cleanly after being left overnight on watercolor paper, including the 100% cotton sheet we tested. However, we did notice some adhesive residue in tests where we rubbed the tape after applying it. This residue was easy to brush off and didn't damage the paper, but it may be a concern for some applications. When using Nichiban #241 for art masking, please apply it without excessive pressure, remove it as soon as you can, and peel slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer so much guidance on this product because we hate tearing our paper. But if you haven't used Nichiban products before, please note that #241 is still much more gentle than most artist tapes and painter's tapes we have tested. It's just not as foolproof as #210 artist tape. However, we think some artists, especially those using less delicate paper, will appreciate the strength, additional width, and easily visible color of this tape for art masking purposes. (By the way, Nichiban calls this color \"tea,\" which is just delightful.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from washi paper and natural rubber adhesive. 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It's a classic #2 in a bite-sized mini length, with quality wood and lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by the jokesters at Eyeball Pencil, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as individual pencils.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eyeball Pencil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46358312812773,"sku":"A-111","price":1.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/nosmokingpencilbeauty2022_jpg_ab281bc8-ff0a-4e92-ac47-b4037df3f628.webp?v=1732742107"},{"product_id":"federal-color-tonic-watercolor-half-pans","title":"Federal Color Tonic Watercolor Half Pans","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe are excited to be one of the first exclusive partners with our good friends at Federal Color in St Louis, MO! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTONIC WATERCOLOR HALF PANS\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonic watercolors are now available in traditional half pans! This is the classic little 'chiclet' shape that you'll find in most modern watercolor sets. These are taller than most, and they're generally overfilled. Our friends at Federal Color actually fill each one of these by hand, if you can believe it, so there are minor differences between each pan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonic half pans fit into any standard watercolor tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with incredibly concentrated pigments. Hand-poured, Tonic is a deluxe new line of artist-grade watercolors, with a unique formula that emphasizes flow and intensity. Tonic moves freely on wet or dry paper; it lifts readily with a wet brush; it dilutes smoothly and without coaxing. Perfect for expressive, quick-moving painting sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/tonic-color-chart-jan-2025_aaf36312-2942-40da-942c-a5307a63ce6f.webp?v=1740594836\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTENSE COLOR, EFFORTLESS FLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonic Watercolor is made in Federal Color St. Louis HQ, with a unique formula that was developed over two years of experimentation and research. Tonic Watercolor was designed for maximum pigmentation, and you'll notice that a pan of Tonic is more concentrated than many other artist-grade watercolors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith just a few drops of water, you can make bold, saturated marks on wet or dry paper. To make typical, translucent watercolor washes, you'll need to add more water than you might expect. Most Tonic colors start out semi-opaque because of their high pigment load, but they open up with water, becoming light and subtle as they're diluted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt any concentration, Tonic is free-flowing. It's easy to load onto a wet brush, easy to lift from its pan or from paper, and easy to move the brush across watercolor paper. Some brands of watercolor are too sticky or slow-moving to allow painting on dry paper, but with Tonic, you don't need to pre-wet the page for most techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADE WITH FINE ACACIA GUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne element of the Tonic recipe is highly traditional: it uses specially sourced and carefully tested gum arabic as the binder for Tonic watercolors. Gum arabic, which is the plant-based medium of virtually all watercolors, varies wildly in quality and consistency. After dozens of materials tests, some grades and species of gum arabic are totally unsuitable for watercolor. Some are merely acceptable. The best-quality gum arabic (which is used in Tonic) offers incredible transparency, flexibility, and handling. 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Paintings made with Tonic colors are suitable for commissioned work and for long-term display under appropriate gallery conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRIPLE-MILLED FOR PERFECT DISPERSION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Tonic color is put through extensive testing to ensure that the consistency of each dispersion is perfect. That means that each tiny particle of pigment is surrounded by the watercolor medium. 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Each time the paint passes through the mill, it is pushed with incredible force through a tiny gap, generally measuring less than 50 microns (0.05 mm). The shearing force breaks the bonds between nearby pigment particles and turns the paste into a luxuriously smooth, free-flowing watercolor paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree passes through the mill are required to make Tonic silky smooth. This labor-intensive process requires considerable skill from their mill operators, who ensure that each batch meets their exacting standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO ANIMAL PRODUCTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonic contains no animal-derived products. 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This is the classic little 'chiclet' shape that you'll find in most modern watercolor sets. These are taller than most, and they're generally overfilled. Our friends at Federal Color actually fill each one of these by hand, if you can believe it, so there are minor differences between each pan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTonic half pans fit into any standard watercolor tin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade with incredibly concentrated pigments. Hand-poured into each half pan. Tonic is a deluxe new line of artist-grade watercolors, with a unique formula that emphasizes flow and intensity. Tonic moves freely on wet or dry paper; it lifts readily with a wet brush; it dilutes smoothly and without coaxing. Perfect for expressive, quick-moving painting sessions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eSet Contents:\u003cbr\u003e1 x Quinacridone Magenta\u003cbr\u003e1 x Permanent Yellow\u003cbr\u003e1 x Ultramarine Blue\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTENSE COLOR, EFFORTLESS FLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonic Watercolor is made in Federal Color St. Louis HQ, with a unique formula that was developed over two years of experimentation and research. Tonic Watercolor was designed for maximum pigmentation, and you'll notice that a pan of Tonic is more concentrated than many other artist-grade watercolors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith just a few drops of water, you can make bold, saturated marks on wet or dry paper. To make typical, translucent watercolor washes, you'll need to add more water than you might expect. Most Tonic colors start out semi-opaque because of their high pigment load, but they open up with water, becoming light and subtle as they're diluted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt any concentration, Tonic is free-flowing. It's easy to load onto a wet brush, easy to lift from its pan or from paper, and easy to move the brush across watercolor paper. Some brands of watercolor are too sticky or slow-moving to allow painting on dry paper, but with Tonic, you don't need to pre-wet the page for most techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADE WITH FINE ACACIA GUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne element of the Tonic recipe is highly traditional: it uses specially sourced and carefully tested gum arabic as the binder for Tonic watercolors. Gum arabic, which is the plant-based medium of virtually all watercolors, varies wildly in quality and consistency. After dozens of materials tests, some grades and species of gum arabic are totally unsuitable for watercolor. Some are merely acceptable. The best-quality gum arabic (which is used in Tonic) offers incredible transparency, flexibility, and handling. That's why Tonic Watercolor Medium is noticeably clearer than many of the other brands on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIGHTFAST, MODERN PIGMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Tonic colors are lightfast, with ratings of 7 or 8 on the eight-point Blue Wool Scale. Paintings made with Tonic colors are suitable for commissioned work and for long-term display under appropriate gallery conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRIPLE-MILLED FOR PERFECT DISPERSION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Tonic color is put through extensive testing to ensure that the consistency of each dispersion is perfect. That means that each tiny particle of pigment is surrounded by the watercolor medium. Tonic Watercolor is completely free of clumps and inconsistent pigment dispersion—unlike handmade watercolors, which can't achieve the same consistency, and even some cheaper factory-made colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe process for achieving these professional-grade results involves several stages of mixing, milling, and quality checking. First, a dispersing blade is used to pre-mix each color with medium. The pre-mix can take quite some time, because of the high concentrations of pigment. But when it's done, the paint is a smooth paste without major clumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the pre-mix, a three-roll mill is used to fully disperse the pigment and break up any clumps that are invisible to the naked eye. Each time the paint passes through the mill, it is pushed with incredible force through a tiny gap, generally measuring less than 50 microns (0.05 mm). The shearing force breaks the bonds between nearby pigment particles and turns the paste into a luxuriously smooth, free-flowing watercolor paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree passes through the mill are required to make Tonic silky smooth. This labor-intensive process requires considerable skill from their mill operators, who ensure that each batch meets their exacting standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO ANIMAL PRODUCTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonic contains no animal-derived products. Unlike many watercolors, Tonic does not contain ox gall — instead, modern surfactants are used to achieve the same effects as the traditional animal-derived recipe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Federal Color","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46403616964837,"sku":"TONICHPTRIOP","price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/tonic-blister-pack-trio.jpg?v=1735681731"},{"product_id":"federal-color-tonic-watercolors-globetrotter-set-of-8","title":"Federal Color Tonic Watercolors, Globetrotter Set of 8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eWe are excited to be one of the first exclusive partners with our good friends at Federal Color in St Louis, MO! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTONIC WATERCOLOR, GLOBETROTTER SET OF 8\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis micro-sized travel set of Tonic Watercolor is designed for artists who paint boldly and move freely. This palette was selected specifically for travel sketching, including eight single-pigment colors that start out saturated and maintain their intensity when mixed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo new Tonic colors are included in this box for the first time: \u003cem\u003ePyrrole Orange #025 and Phthalo Blue Reddish #235\u003c\/em\u003e. Federal Color waited to release the Globetrotter set until they had these new pigments in stock, because they're so useful for urban sketching. A bright orange, in particular, is not easy to mix on the go. Our Pyrrole Orange is unbelievably intense and it's ready to go in just seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese travel-friendly colors are packed into a travel-ready steel box, made in Italy by a long-established metalworking company. They've made enameled cases for many of the world's best watercolor brands, and these shiny, angular steel boxes are extra special compared with the usual lightweight tins.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Globetrotter is thickly lacquered in black on the outside, and enameled in satin white on the inside for optimum mixing visibility and minimal beading-up of paint. Two flexible white rails hold the pans in place; they won't fall out or move around while you travel. There's a finger loop on the back, so it's easy to hold your Globetrotter while you paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe colors included are #325 Quinacridone Magenta, #002 Federal Red, #012 Oxide Red, #025 Pyrrole Orange, #047 Permanent Yellow, #130 Phthalo Evergreen, #235 Phthalo Blue Reddish, and #245 Ultramarine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacked in a sturdy kraft storage box with magnetic closure. Made right here in St. Louis, MO.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eMade with incredibly concentrated pigments. Hand-poured into each half pan. Tonic is a deluxe new line of artist-grade watercolors, with a unique formula that emphasizes flow and intensity. Tonic moves freely on wet or dry paper; it lifts readily with a wet brush; it dilutes smoothly and without coaxing. Perfect for expressive, quick-moving painting sessions with large brushes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1989\/7529\/files\/TONIC-GLOBETROTTER-COLOR-CHART_2124fe9d-5112-4ee7-bc68-00849212d7dd.webp?v=1761154236\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eINTENSE COLOR, EFFORTLESS FLOW\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonic Watercolor is made in Federal Color St. Louis HQ, with a unique formula that was developed over two years of experimentation and research. Tonic Watercolor was designed for maximum pigmentation, and you'll notice that a pan of Tonic is more concentrated than many other artist-grade watercolors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith just a few drops of water, you can make bold, saturated marks on wet or dry paper. To make typical, translucent watercolor washes, you'll need to add more water than you might expect. Most Tonic colors start out semi-opaque because of their high pigment load, but they open up with water, becoming light and subtle as they're diluted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt any concentration, Tonic is free-flowing. It's easy to load onto a wet brush, easy to lift from its pan or from paper, and easy to move the brush across watercolor paper. Some brands of watercolor are too sticky or slow-moving to allow painting on dry paper, but with Tonic, you don't need to pre-wet the page for most techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMADE WITH FINE ACACIA GUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne element of the Tonic recipe is highly traditional: it uses specially sourced and carefully tested gum arabic as the binder for Tonic watercolors. Gum arabic, which is the plant-based medium of virtually all watercolors, varies wildly in quality and consistency. After dozens of materials tests, some grades and species of gum arabic are totally unsuitable for watercolor. Some are merely acceptable. The best-quality gum arabic (which is used in Tonic) offers incredible transparency, flexibility, and handling. That's why Tonic Watercolor Medium is noticeably clearer than many of the other brands on the market.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIGHTFAST, MODERN PIGMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll Tonic colors are lightfast, with ratings of 7 or 8 on the eight-point Blue Wool Scale. Paintings made with Tonic colors are suitable for commissioned work and for long-term display under appropriate gallery conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTRIPLE-MILLED FOR PERFECT DISPERSION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach Tonic color is put through extensive testing to ensure that the consistency of each dispersion is perfect. That means that each tiny particle of pigment is surrounded by the watercolor medium. Tonic Watercolor is completely free of clumps and inconsistent pigment dispersion—unlike handmade watercolors, which can't achieve the same consistency, and even some cheaper factory-made colors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe process for achieving these professional-grade results involves several stages of mixing, milling, and quality checking. First, a dispersing blade is used to pre-mix each color with medium. The pre-mix can take quite some time, because of the high concentrations of pigment. But when it's done, the paint is a smooth paste without major clumps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the pre-mix, a three-roll mill is used to fully disperse the pigment and break up any clumps that are invisible to the naked eye. Each time the paint passes through the mill, it is pushed with incredible force through a tiny gap, generally measuring less than 50 microns (0.05 mm). The shearing force breaks the bonds between nearby pigment particles and turns the paste into a luxuriously smooth, free-flowing watercolor paint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThree passes through the mill are required to make Tonic silky smooth. This labor-intensive process requires considerable skill from their mill operators, who ensure that each batch meets their exacting standards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNO ANIMAL PRODUCTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonic contains no animal-derived products. 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