Afghani Lapis Lazuli (Shell)

Afghani Lapis Lazuli~Shell~Greenleaf & Blueberry Artisanal Handmade Watercolors   Color Name: Lapis LazuliPigment: Genuine Natural Lapis Lazuli from AfghanistanColor Index No.: N/A  Description:  A soft warm velvety blue.  Moderate particle size and low to moderate tinting strength.  A strong tendency towards granulation.  The intensity builds with the applications of layers.  Entirely different from working with synthetic Ultramarine.         The cost of pure, artist-quality Lapis is very high, and is the reason that this color has the highest price tag of any that we produce.  We use the exact same techniques, principles, and care to create this color as we do rest of our color line.  We never use any additives or fillers to bulk out a pigment. This is a full Half-Pan of pure, genuine, natural, highest quality and purity Lapis Lazuli watercolor paint.     For our Shell Pans, we use natural seashells, nature's answer to the pan.  They are lightweight and durable, though have