True Red is the balanced primary red in our Stone watercolor line.
It offers a vibrant, neutral hue straight from the jar—ideal for lessons where mixing warm and cool reds is not convenient or not part of the curriculum. Made with a quinacridone pigment, True Red provides beautiful transparency, smooth veil painting, and exceptionally clean color mixing. Perfect for main lesson work, seasonal paintings, and any project that calls for a dependable, ready‑to‑use primary red.
Produced in the USA using high‑quality pigments and a clean, reliable liquid base, Stone Watercolor Paint is designed specifically for Waldorf watercolor painting. The formula is extremely concentrated, allowing teachers and students to adjust the strength of the color with simple dilution. For general painting, we recommend mixing 10 parts water to 1 part paint. For veil painting, use more water and allow each layer to dry before applying the next. For richer, more saturated color, simply reduce the amount of water.
True Red offers smooth transparency, excellent flow, and dependable performance across all watercolor techniques used in Waldorf classrooms. Its balanced character supports clear mixing, strong primaries, and expressive color stories while remaining versatile enough for structured main lesson painting.
Non‑toxic and conforming to ASTM D‑4236, Stone Watercolor Paint is safe for classroom use and trusted by teachers. Available in 1 oz, 4 oz, and 8 oz sizes to support both individual students and full‑class painting needs.
Color Mixing with True Red
- True Red + Red Rose — Softens into gentle rose‑reds and cool balanced pinks.
- True Red + Carmine Red — Creates deeper, warmer reds with strong body.
- True Red + Vermilion — Produces warm, glowing reds and red‑orange transitions.
- True Red + Golden Yellow — Mixes into warm oranges and sunset tones.
- True Red + Lemon Yellow — Creates bright, clear oranges with excellent lift.
- True Red + Viridian Green — Produces muted browns and natural earth neutrals.
- True Red + Phthalo Blue — Vivid, high‑chroma purples and clear cool violets.
- True Red + Prussian Blue — Creates strong purples, evening violets, and deep shadow tones.
- True Red + Ultramarine Blue — Mixes into warmer purples and expressive violet hues.
- True Red + Black — Produces deep burgundies and dramatic dark reds.
- True Red + White — Creates soft pinks and gentle tints.
Sizes
True Red — 1 oz (28.4 ml) STR1 — $9.95
True Red — 4 oz (113.6 ml) STR4 — $27.95
True Red — 8 oz (227.3 ml) STR8 — $45.95
