{"product_id":"daniel-smith-284610011-extra-fine-watercolors-burnt-umber-5ml-tube","title":"Daniel Smith 284610011 Extra Fine Watercolors – Burnt Umber (5ml Tube)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExceptional purity and color depth for watercolor exploration\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDANIEL SMITH Extra Fine Watercolors bring together unsurpassed purity and permanence with a vibrant, expansive palette. This Burnt Umber 5ml tube sits within a line that emphasizes lightfastness and color longevity, alongside unique hues and special effects that artists rely on to bring atmosphere and texture to their work. With more than 240 colors available in the larger 15ml tubes and 88 popular options in convenient 5ml tubes, this brand offers a breadth of choice without compromising quality. Each batch is carefully tested for performance, and the pigments are suspended in pure gum arabic, with no fillers, to maximize pigment load and minimize vehicle content for richer color in every stroke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Burnt Umber in this line reads as a warm, earthy earth tone with subtle granulation that can add depth to shadows, midtones, and textured surfaces. Use it straight from the tube for strong, near-black browns, or dilute it to reveal translucent layers that shift in value as you build a scene. The pigment blends gracefully with blues for cool shadow passages or with Alizarin Crimson for warmer, sunset-adjacent tones. The result is a versatile workhorse color that supports both precise detail and broad, painterly washes alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes this Burnt Umber stand out\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLightfast and durable color that resists fading over time, helping artwork endure as a record of your process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSemi-transparent to semi-opaque quality with gentle granulation, suitable for textured earth and landscape effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePure gum arabic binder with no fillers, designed to maximize pigment load and color clarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart of a broad system that includes PrimaTek minerals, Luminescent effects, and Cadmium Hues alternatives for safe, vibrant mixing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCreative possibilities and practical tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn everyday scenes, Burnt Umber can anchor trees, soil, and wooden surfaces, or serve as a foundation for light-and-shadow studies. Try layering multiple washes to unlock depth without losing color integrity, or pair with a cool blue to create realistic moonlit landscapes. Because the pigment is known for its granulation, you may notice subtle texture when applied with a damp brush on rough paper, adding a natural, organic feel to your subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor color vocabulary expansion, experiment with the Burnt Umber alongside the line’s other earth tones, blues, and ochres. The 5ml format offers a compact, affordable way to explore the color family before investing in larger tubes, while the long-term lightfast performance supports a wide range of styles from precise botanical studies to atmospheric plein air pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct details and why artists choose DANIEL SMITH\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5ml tube, ideal for quick experiments, travel, or budget-conscious testing of new shades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExtra Fine quality with a careful grind to maximize pigment strength and color response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in Seattle, USA, connecting artists with a trusted, globally respected watercolor brand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned to work well with other watercolors in the DANIEL SMITH lineup, including PrimaTek, Luminescent, and Cadmium Hue alternatives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re refining a study of earth textures or crafting a luminous woodland scene, this Burnt Umber 5ml tube offers reliable behavior, approachable handling, and the subtle warmth of a classic pigment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What makes Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolors unique?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: They use pure gum arabic binder, minimal fillers, and rigorous lightfastness testing across 240+ colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Is Burnt Umber 5ml tube suitable for beginners?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. It provides a rich earthy tone with easy mixing and layering, ideal for starts in landscapes and shading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Playvia | Best-Selling Toys, Games \u0026 Learning in the UK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52916074971360,"sku":"B01416YUYU","price":40.4,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.carouselstore.co.uk\/products\/daniel-smith-284610011-extra-fine-watercolors-burnt-umber-5ml-tube","provider":"Carousel Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}