This preparation is one that I have used for many years with great results - easy to make and the paint not only moves easily across a variety of surfaces but adds to the lush characteristics of the oil paint.
[I have also used this preparation to make putty medium]. 1v of Liquin Original [Winsor & Newton] 1/2v Linseed Oil 1/2v Stand Oil Blend well - make sure to mark your container/jar with the recipe and note as flow medium. Putty Medium Using a clean large board [white tile or formica shelving is good] or large plastic plate Add a cup of calcite to one side In the centre add your flow medium - a quarter of a cup [I also make the putty using Stand Oil or When I have cleaned my own oil - refer to the calcite sun oil website - I use that] Slowly with a palette knife bring small amounts of the calcite over into the oil and work well until absorbed into the oil - continue until the oil looks like putty - it should reach the consistency of chewing gum. Put the putty into a glass jar and seal with a tight lid. I use the putty medium in equal amounts- 1v of putt to 1v of paint - it will extend the amount of paint you use and at the same time provide the paint with extra body - if you use the recipe with the liquin as mentioned above you will have the added benefit of the paint drying faster.
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Zoe
6/25/2016 01:32:26 am
Thank you!!!
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