The Binder and solvents of oil paints (part 2)

Among the film oils used in the oil paints mentioned above, linseed oil has the highest linolenic acid and iodine content (see table), so linseed oil dries the fastest and…

The Binder and solvents of oil paints (part 1)

A binder is a substance used to grind pigments, in the form of pigment particles or dye particles (lake) [1], to bind them together to create paint, capable of adhering…

Learn about the information listed on a colored tube label

Each color produced for sale in the brand has a unique name. But only the name of the color of the manufacturer is often fuzzy, not telling what color is…

Quality brands for oil-painting industry

World-renowned art studios usually produce at least two color grades: 1) grade for professional artist (artist grade) 2) class for amateur painters who are new to oil painting or art…

Instructions for use Venice turpentine mixed with flax oil

Pure Venice turpentine has a pale yellow color, resembling pure linseed oil, but is more dense. The extract of Venice turpentine is high, n = 1.53, equivalent to the optical…

Learning about the basically color (part 2)

Ultramarine is the most complex mineral pigment, containing sulfur and natrium silicate Na8-10Al6Si6O24S2-4, once considered the most beautiful blue since ancient times, which was made from lapis lazuli – an…

Learning about the basically color (part 1)

The highest quality colors are usually mono pigments that are ground from a pigment. Monochromatic colors are actually the primary colors in painting because there is no way to create…