Mediums & Varnishes
Generic
Stand Oil
Stand oil is linseed oil that has been heat-polymerized to produce a thick, honey-like consistency. It dries to a smooth, enamel-like film with minimal yellowing, and is used in painting mediums to increase flow and leveling while reducing brushmark visibility.
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Medium recipe: 1 part stand oil, 1 part damar varnish, 5 parts triple-rectified turpentine.
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Part of his painting medium formula: stand oil plus damar resin plus turpentine.
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