ROMAN BLACK EARTH
Roman Black Earth, our newest colour, gets its black from minerals, iron oxides, and carbon. The high iron content means this is a fast drying paint. Black earth pigments have
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HOW TO DESTROY A GOOD BRUSH!
The secret is near the metal ferrule. If paint gets packed up too close to the ferrule, it is almost impossible to get out. The oil can be removed by
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A TALE OF THREE OILS
Once upon a time, artists who worked closely with their materials knew that oils must be purified before they could be used in painting. In those days, oils were processed
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FAT OVER LEAN – SHOULD I WORRY?
This article deals with a question about “fat over lean” that is often asked by artists who have seen the issue raised in a painting handbook, but are unsure about
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PAINTING CLOUDS WITH BALSAM SPIKE VARNISH
Jack Tenney is an artist that contacted us about his work with landscapes – particularly his interest in using walnut oil and Oil of Spike Lavender. In his experimentation he
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