PRODUCT INFO

The use of Sun Thickened Oil dates back at least to the 14th century. At one point, someone discovered that a partially dried oil would speed up the drying process, and would increase leveling and overall protective qualities of the oil. It was also useful in glazing, sometimes adding an enamel like gloss. Historically linseed oil was used for sun thickening, and sun exposure lightened the yellow color – another benefit. However, if the sun exposure process was carried on for a bit too long, the oil could shift to a darker shade. In the historical approach, the process for making