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Archival Oils Lean Medium
Fast drying, alkyd-based medium
Archival Oils Lean Medium
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Archival Oils Lean Medium
Archival Oils Lean Medium is a general-purpose alkyd resin medium. It feels oily, but dries with a low sheen in 24 hours. It Increases flow and transparency.
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Characteristics
Alkyd-based, fast drying
Dries with a low sheen in about 24 hours
Available in 100ml bottles
Available in 500ml bottles
Available in 1 litre bottles
Available in 4 litre bottles
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Techniques
General purpose painting medium
Great for laying in
Use for fast drying glazes
Mix with other Archival cmediums to create custom mediums
Archival Oils Lean Medium
Alkyd Based – Fast Drying: Archival Oils Lean Medium is a general-purpose alkyd resin medium. It feels oily, but dries with a low sheen in 24 hours. It Increases flow and transparency. The surface of a painting can be worked during a full day without tacking up provided the canvas is well sealed.
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