I'm sort of guessing at the moment. I'm using titanium white, linseed oil and turpentine. Is this right? I like to use the wet on wet technique and have found it very successful, but I am concerned about the longevity of my paintings in case I haven't got the mixture correct.
2006-09-07 12:58:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Visual Arts ➔ Painting
It's helpful to understand the properties of your medium ingredients:
Lindseed oil will lengthen the drying time, allowing you to continue to work an area over several days, it also adds gloss.
Turpentine is a solvent and has a quicker drying time. If you use nothing but turpentine, the layer of paint will dry quicker. It also tends to dull the finish.
Mixing oil and turpentine in roughly equal portions is a common painting medium. But I think what you are trying to make is something like "Magic White" sold under famous artist's brands like Alexander or Ross. I don't know how they make this product, but my guess would be more oil than turp.
2006-09-07 15:00:29 · answer #1 · answered by Tinidril 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are correct with the ingredients, the ratio is one equal part each Titanium white, linseed oil and turpentine. It's the same recipe as Miracle White etc.
2006-09-07 22:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by joyfulpaints 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋