{"product_id":"black-tourmaline","title":"Black Tourmaline","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e:: \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Tourmaline\u003c\/strong\u003e ::\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHand-Poured Watercolor Pan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA rare gemstone watercolor crafted from genuine black tourmaline sourced from Japan. Deep charcoal-grey in tone, the pigment reveals a uniquely mineral character that behaves quite differently from conventional watercolors, offering a fine granular texture reminiscent of painting with wet sand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eHand-poured in small batches, each half pan celebrates the raw beauty of the stone itself. Rather than striving for perfect uniformity, Black Tourmaline creates nuanced passages of texture, subtle sedimentary effects, and atmospheric surfaces that shift with each application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eThe pigment responds beautifully to experimentation, rewarding both beginner and experienced artists who value diversity in their materials and the tactile experience of painting. Its natural granulation lends itself especially well to landscapes, stone studies, abstract work, and layered compositions where texture becomes an active part of the image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eA watercolor for those drawn to the expressive possibilities of earth-derived materials and the quiet unpredictability of genuine mineral pigment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eMade with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenuine black tourmaline sourced from Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeginner and professional artists alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials and Making\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist-grade mineral pigments combined with a carefully prepared natural binder. Each pan is hand-poured in small batches to retain the subtleties of pigment behavior and studio technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatible with standard watercolor palettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for one hand-poured pan, choose from either a full or half pan size from the menu above. Larger or curated sets are available separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContext\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery pan supports Wildthorne’s Watercolors for Wildlife initiative, contributing to the care of solitary bee habitats in the Pacific Northwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade thoughtfully, with attention to rhythm, scale, and material presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eLearn more about materials \u0026amp; paintmaking → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wildthorne.com\/pages\/materials-craft\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSupports Wildthorne’s Watercolors for Wildlife initiative → \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wildthorne.com\/pages\/watercolors-for-wildlife\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eWatercolors for Wildlife\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildthorne","offers":[{"title":"Half pan","offer_id":44239444508715,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0358\/4517\/files\/ACS_10830.jpg?v=1782187857","url":"https:\/\/wildthorne.com\/products\/black-tourmaline","provider":"Wildthorne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}