{"product_id":"daniel-smith-serpentine-genuine-extra-fine-watercolor-5ml-tube-rare-australian-stichtite-mineral-pigment","title":"Daniel Smith Serpentine Genuine Extra Fine Watercolor, 5ml Tube – Rare Australian Stichtite Mineral Pigment","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Daniel Smith 5ml tube of Serpentine Genuine is a semi-transparent, granulating watercolor made from a rare Australian Stichtite mineral. This PrimaTek color offers a unique green with subtle specks of burnt scarlet, excellent lightfastness, and low staining—ideal for landscape and floral painters seeking distinctive granulation effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Serpentine Genuine Different?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike conventional greens, this pigment comes from the mineral Stichtite, a soft stone traditionally carved into amulets. When mixed with water, it develops a granular texture with unexpected reddish specks, creating depth that flat greens cannot replicate. It is one of Daniel Smith's PrimaTek colors, a line made from natural minerals ground into pigment and blended with pure gum arabic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Properties and Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightfastness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent – rated to resist fading for generations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-transparent, allowing layered washes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGranulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pronounced, with visible particles settling into paper texture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStaining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low – easy to lift or rework after drying.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matte, typical of fine watercolors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications at a Glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDANIEL SMITH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerpentine Genuine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.17 fl oz (5 ml), Pack of 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatercolor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePaper\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReflective (due to mineral particles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLiquid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConforms to ASTM D4236\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Does It Behave on Paper?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSerpentine Genuine flows well from a brush and dries to a matte, semi-transparent finish. Granulation is strongest in wet-on-wet techniques, where the mineral particles separate to create textured patterns. The low staining property makes it forgiving for corrections or lifting highlights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a PrimaTek watercolor?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimaTek colors are made from natural minerals ground into fine pigments. Daniel Smith sources these minerals globally—like the Stichtite used here—and mills them with gum arabic to produce watercolors with unique granulating effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this paint safe for children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product conforms to ASTM D4236, which ensures it meets safety standards for art materials. As with any watercolor, use under adult supervision for younger artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use it with other watercolor brands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it mixes with any watercolor brand. Its low staining and granulating nature will affect the mixture, so test on scrap paper first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow permanent is the lightfastness?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDaniel Smith rates this color as Excellent lightfastness, meaning it is highly resistant to fading under normal display conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 5ml tube is a compact, affordable way to try a one-of-a-kind color from Daniel Smith's extensive lineup. 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