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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 3.3 US fl oz (100ml) and 16.9 US fl oz (500ml) bottles.
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Techniques
General purpose painting medium
Great for laying in
Use for fast drying glazes
Mix with other Archival Mediums to create custom mixes for viscosity and gloss
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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