The use of pure honey will, because of its fluidity compared to the corn syrup commonly found in other watercolors, reduce the amount of water and glycerine needed to make watercolor. This in turn increases the amount of pigment that can be introduced, resulting in a stronger color reminiscent of the time when artists in France, Italy and Germany made their own color. Even, fluid, free-flowing washes are easily created and controlled with honey base colors. Honey is easily diluted in water resulting in the pigment being taken up and deposited in a uniform fashion on the surface of the paper. Watercolors were known to the ancient Egyptians, who illlustrated their famous Book of the Dead with them and also used them to decorate wooden sarcophagi.
Watercolors dry by evaporation involving no chemical reaction to alter the nature of the color.
Hardened watercolors may be reused by remoistening with no ill effects. The Grahams made a commitment when starting their business to use only the finest quality ingredients, finding their niche among artists who value premium products. Early on, cost versus quality was addressed. Most manufacturers of watercolors use corn syrup, which at 14-16 cents per pound costs much less than honey. However, honey is a natural humectant a substance that promotes retention of moisture.