# DANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolor Paint Tube, Duochrome Arctic Fire 15ml (0.5 Fl Oz) | ASTM D4236 Certified **Brand:** DANIEL SMITH **SKU:** seg6721 **ASIN:** B001PT8UXY **Canonical URL:** https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-15ml-paint-tube-duochrome-arctic-fire-284640046/seg6721 **Subcategory:** Categories **Availability:** in_stock **Price (INR, all-inclusive):** ₹2,513 **Discount:** 15% **Customer rating:** 5.00/5 from 12 ratings ## Description DANIEL SMITH Duochrome Arctic Fire watercolor paint (15ml) provides unique luminescent and duochrome effects, shifting from green to violet. Imported from USA, it's ASTM D4236 certified, offering superior purity and lightfastness for captivating artwork. ## Highlights - Unique Duochrome Effect — Shifts between reflective green and violet depending on light, adding dynamic, iridescent qualities to artwork, perfect for capturing natural phenomena. - Luminescent Color Properties — Made from mica pigment, this watercolor adds a subtle sparkle and glow, ideal for depicting feathers, shells, metals, or fantasy elements. - Artist-Grade Quality — Formulated with pure gum arabic and high-quality pigments, ensuring excellent lightfastness and consistent performance for professional and hobbyist artists. - ASTM D4236 Certified — This watercolor conforms to ASTM D4236 standards, ensuring it is safe for artistic use and meets U.S. chronic hazard labeling requirements. ## Key features - DANIEL SMITH is the Innovative Manufacturer of Beautiful Watercolors for Artists Worldwide, and makes the largest range of watercolors of any manufacturer, more than 240 colors. The 240+ color collection includes the exciting PrimaTek watercolors made from minerals (like Amethyst) plus other unique colors (like Moonglow) not available elsewhere, and Luminescent Watercolors which allow artists to capture the luminescent colors that exist in nature that regular watercolors cannot capture! - Duochrome Arctic Fire shows its colors best over black paper or darker watercolor; it shifts from reflective green to violet. Duochrome Watercolors, part of the DANIEL SMITH Luminescent Watercolors collection, alternate between two distinct colors depending on the reflective light. Why choose Luminescent Watercolors? Because Nature has optical surprises in the colors that you see in birds’ feathers, insects, fish, and seashells, many flowers also have a pearly, dewy sheen to them. Consider the iridescence of a snail's trail or a silvery spider's web. Other things that also have a sparkle, or glow depending on the light, a silvery or golden moon, clouds aglow at sunset, rainbows, the sparkle of snow and ice, and glint of water reflections. Don’t forget the sheen of metals like pewter, copper, silver, and gold. There are also mythic subjects that are often thought of as having a special iridescence to them such as fairies, dragons, mermaids and other fantasy figures. DANIEL SMITH Luminescent Watercolors add that touch of special color found in nature that regular colors cannot match. They're made from mica pigment, thin transparent particles coated with highly reflective metal oxides. Luminescent Watercolors show best as glazes over darker colors and are excellent mixed with other colors adding a bit of their luminescent glow. - Excellent Lightfastness, Transparent, Granulating, Non-staining - PW 6 - Conforms to ASTM D4236 ## Why choose this product **Capture Nature's Iridescence** — DANIEL SMITH Luminescent Watercolors, like Duochrome Arctic Fire, are engineered to replicate the subtle optical effects found in nature – the sheen of hummingbird feathers, the glow of sunset clouds, or the sparkle of ice. Unlike standard paints, these utilize mica pigments coated with metal oxides to create a unique interplay of color and light. This 15ml tube offers exceptional purity and permanence, ensuring your artwork retains its captivating luminescence. Imported directly from authorized US retailers, you receive authentic DANIEL SMITH quality. **Who Should Use It & Who Should Skip** — This Duochrome Arctic Fire watercolor is ideal for artists who want to add special, shifting color effects to their work, particularly for subjects with natural iridescence or metallic sheens. It's excellent for fantasy art, wildlife illustration, or adding subtle highlights. Artists seeking opaque, single-color pigments or those who prefer non-granulating paints might find this less suitable. If you primarily paint in a very traditional, matte style without special effects, this might be an experimental addition rather than a core color. ## How to use 1. Gently touch the DANIEL SMITH Duochrome Arctic Fire watercolor with a wet brush. The pigment will reactivate, allowing you to pick up the color for application. — Activate the Paint 2. Apply the activated paint to your chosen surface, such as watercolor paper. For best results and to enhance the duochrome effect, apply it as a glaze over a darker color. — Apply as a Glaze 3. Mix with other colors to add a subtle luminescent glow, or layer for dynamic shifts. Observe how the color changes with light and angle. — Mix for Effects ## Product details | Field | Value | |---|---| | Pigment | Mica pigment coated with metal oxides (PW 6) | | Binder | Gum Arabic | | Special Feature | Reflective, Duochrome, Luminescent | | Allergens | Not specified | | Volume | 15 ml (0.5 Fl Oz) | | Serving Size | N/A (Art Supply) | | Cost per use | 15 ml tube — ₹168 per ml | | Shelf life after opening | 12 months (typical for watercolors) | | Reapplication math | N/A (Art Supply) | | Contraindications | Not suitable for consumption. Avoid direct eye contact. | | Surface Recommendation | Paper | | Brand | DANIEL SMITH | | Color | Duochrome Arctic Fire | | Paint Type | Watercolor | | Finish Type | Matte | | Container Type | Tube | | Item Form | Liquid | | Material | Paper | | Item Weight | 0.04 pounds (0.02 kg) | | Item Dimensions | 3.54 inches x 0.59 inches x 0.79 inches (9 cm x 1.5 cm x 2 cm) | | Country of Origin | Made in USA, in Seattle, Washington | ## Attributes - **Item form:** Liquid ## Frequently asked questions ### How to buy an original DANIEL SMITH Duochrome Arctic Fire watercolor paint in India? To buy an original DANIEL SMITH Duochrome Arctic Fire watercolor paint in India, purchase from crowcrowcrow.com. We import directly from authorized US retailers, ensuring factory-sealed, authentic products. All customs duties and GST are included in the listed price, and your order is shipped via ExpressBox with tracking. ### Is DANIEL SMITH Duochrome Arctic Fire watercolor paint safe for children? Yes, DANIEL SMITH watercolors, including Duochrome Arctic Fire, conform to ASTM D4236. This certification indicates that the product has been labeled in accordance with U.S. chronic hazard labeling laws, making it safe for artistic use by children under supervision. ### What surfaces can I use DANIEL SMITH Duochrome Arctic Fire watercolor paint on? DANIEL SMITH Duochrome Arctic Fire watercolor paint is primarily recommended for paper. For best results and to enhance its luminescent properties, consider applying it as a glaze over darker colors. ### What makes DANIEL SMITH Duochrome Arctic Fire watercolor unique? This watercolor is unique due to its Duochrome effect, shifting between green and violet, and its luminescent properties derived from mica pigment. It adds special optical effects perfect for capturing nature's iridescence, unlike standard synthetic colors. ### How long does DANIEL SMITH Duochrome Arctic Fire watercolor last? DANIEL SMITH watercolors are known for excellent lightfastness, meaning the Duochrome Arctic Fire color will resist fading over many decades when kept from direct sunlight. This ensures the longevity and vibrancy of your artwork. ## Compliance Conforms to ASTM D4236. Avoid direct eye contact. Not for consumption. Keep out of reach of children during use. ## Images 1. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B001PT8UXY-0.webp 2. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B001PT8UXY-5.webp 3. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B001PT8UXY-8.webp 4. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B001PT8UXY-11.webp 5. https://images.crowcrowcrow.com/B001PT8UXY-14.webp --- Source: https://crowcrowcrow.com/p/daniel-smith-extra-fine-watercolor-15ml-paint-tube-duochrome-arctic-fire-284640046/seg6721 Returns: 14 days, free pickup, full refund on genuine issues. Shipping: Free across India, 13-16 days. Prices are all-inclusive (duties + GST).