Vine Black
£13.50
A granulating, carbon-based black. Vine Black has warm red undertones, historic character, and excellent lightfastness. Perfect for shadows, landscapes, and textured washes.
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Colour Characteristics
Colour Index: PBk8
Transparency: Semi-opaque
Granulation: Granulating
Lightfastness: Excellent
Range: Natural Earth Pigment / Historic Colour Range
Recommended Mixes
Burnt Umber: For warmer, earthy blacks
Graphite Black: For deeper, smoother neutral darks
Earth pigments: To add tonal variation and texture in shadows
More Details
Our handmade Vine Black watercolour paint is made from charred pulp remains of grape vines, finely ground into pigment. This plant-based black has been used since prehistoric cave paintings and brings a rich, earthy presence to the palette.
Vine Black is granulating, with warm red undertones and subtle cool hints when thinned. Its character emerges beautifully in washes and layered passages, creating texture, depth, and naturalistic shadows.
Part of both our Natural Earth Pigment Range and Historic Colour Range, Vine Black embodies Ferrous & Bone’s dedication to handmade, material-led watercolours. It pairs naturally with Burnt Umber, Graphite Black, Genuine Hematite, and Italian Gold Ochre for nuanced, earthy compositions.