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Archival Oils Classic Medium
For all-day painting
Archival Oils Classic Medium
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Archival Oils Classic Medium
Archival Oils Classic Medium is a very slow drying medium ideal for thinning paint while maintaining a rich, luminous finish when dry. Gives a long manipulation time for over painting and great control for detail. Ideal for glazing techniques, painting wet-in-wet and for artists who desire a full day’s working ability.
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Characteristics
Slow drying, "classic" oil painting medium
Safflower-oil based
Available in 100ml bottles
Available in 500ml bottles
Available in 1 litre bottles
Available in 4 litre bottles
Available in 25 litre drum
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Techniques
Provides long working time
Use for final glazes
Great for wet-in-wet adjustments over a period of time
Because this is more of a traditional oil painting medium, do not paint fast drying layers/Lean or Fat mixtures on top
Archival Oils Classic Medium
Alkyd-Based – Slow Drying. Archival Oils Classic Medium is a very slow drying medium ideal for thinning paint while maintaining a rich, luminous finish when dry. Gives a long manipulation time for over painting and great control for detail. Ideal for glazing techniques, painting wet-in-wet and for artists who desire a full day’s working ability. It feels oily, but dries with a low sheen in 24-48 hours hours.
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