I found some antique brass plates someone had painted fire engine red! I have them just soaking in water and mild soap which is removing some but not much.Thanks!How does one remove oil base paint from a brass finish?
There are chemical paint strippers that will remove the paint without harming the brass. If there is a lot of detail work that needs to be cleaned out then you can use a stiff plastic (not metal) brush to remove the softened paint from the brass plates. Be sure to wear rubber gloves and goggles when handling strippers.How does one remove oil base paint from a brass finish?
Magic eraser n elbow grease
Get some mineral spirits (sold as ';paint thinner';) and soak the brass plates in it. Then rub it off with a clean cloth.. This is the mildest that will dissolve the paint.
There is also a more costly and more aggressive thick liquid called ';Goof off Ultimate Paint Remover'; that can be poured on the paint and left to soften it. Then rub off with a clean cloth.
If either leaves residue in the nooks and crannies scrub with an old toothbrush dipped in the liquid.
Most paint remover liquids (available in paint %26amp; hardware stores) will do that without harming the brass. Brush on, let set as directed, hose off, rinse and clean.
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Does anyone know of a water cleanup paint that will stick to oil paint?
YES Kelly Moore Dura-Poxy is a water cleanup paint that sticks to oil I have used it many times with excellent results
no more primer
no more primer
How long will it take for 10 year old oil based paint to dry?
I used some 10 year old paint on a door and it's NOT drying. I'm sure it will but has anyone else had this happen? How long did it take?How long will it take for 10 year old oil based paint to dry?
Depends mostly the Temperature and Humidity. For every 10 degrees the rate of reaction is twice as fast.
About 1 day at 70
so I would guess 2 days at 60
4 days at 50
8 days at 40How long will it take for 10 year old oil based paint to dry?
Since it is 10 years old the solvent probably evaporated long ago, it may never dry properly.
If it is an oil modified alkyd paint it will take a really long time to dry and cooler temperatures will also increase this dry time.
If after 12 hours it does not dry at all you should wipe it off with a rag soaked in mineral spirits. Once you get all the paint off clean the door with mineral spirits.
Then you can buy some new paint and repaint it.
Depends mostly the Temperature and Humidity. For every 10 degrees the rate of reaction is twice as fast.
About 1 day at 70
so I would guess 2 days at 60
4 days at 50
8 days at 40How long will it take for 10 year old oil based paint to dry?
Since it is 10 years old the solvent probably evaporated long ago, it may never dry properly.
If it is an oil modified alkyd paint it will take a really long time to dry and cooler temperatures will also increase this dry time.
If after 12 hours it does not dry at all you should wipe it off with a rag soaked in mineral spirits. Once you get all the paint off clean the door with mineral spirits.
Then you can buy some new paint and repaint it.
How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
I need to paint a wall in a room with latex paint. However some of the other rooms in the house are painted with oil based paint (I know because the latex paint that former owners painted over it is peeling). On the wall I want to paint, is there a way to find out what kind of paint is on it?How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
Put some rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe a small area. If paint comes off then it is water borne, if not, then it's oil. Having said that, you can use a primer like Benjamin Moore's Fresh Start over oil. It will stick wonderfully and allow you to paint latex over. Get it tinted to the color your going with and use it as a first coat.
I know I answered in another category, but hey, points are points.How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
usually, oil based paint is a little shinier.
You have 2 choices the way I see it.
1) paint a small piece of the wall with latex paint. Let it dry for a day, then scratch it with your fingernail. If it comes off then the base is oil.
If it is oil, you'll need to paint over the wall with an oil based primer (no need to sand). Be sure to let it dry fully, otherwise it will crack the latex paint that you put on top. Use a high quality primer, benamin moore, sherwin williams... not some cheapo home depot stuff.
Once the primer is dry (the longer you wait the better), paint on top with your latex paint.
The simplest way to test for oil based paint is get a small can of GOOF OFF from Home Base. With a cloth, rub some on the wall in question. If the paint starts to discolor the cloth it is latex paint.
Goof Off will not remove oil based paint.
If you are still uncertain, prime the entire wall with KILZ. You will be able to paint latex over that.
I haven't tried it, but I read this technique - paint a tiny bit of latex paint over the wall in question. Let dry thoroughly. If it scrapes off easily, it was an oil paint underneath.
Good luck!
oil paint has a shiny finish to it, water based doesn't
well latex paints are water-based , oil based paints are alkyd, alkyd (oil based) dry virtually with no brush marks and also tends to yellow with age . with the painting over the oil based paint with the latex when preparing those rooms for paint your gonna have a lot of sanding to do then prime the surface with an alkyd primer, and tehn apply latex finish coats. i would recommend going to Lowes or Home Depot in you area and talking to the paint specialist they have books on painting that would answer all of your questions and tell you step by step how to do it . good luck
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I wouldn't worry about figuring out what's on there now. Since you've already had a peeling problem, assume that at the very least you have CHEAP paint on the wall and prime over it. Any decent primer will seal out problems from oil paint or cheap latex and make a good base for your new paint. Since primer's only $11/gallon, don't spend too much time figuring out what's there now. Prime it for now other reason than that's you'll inevitably want to do anyway.
Put some rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe a small area. If paint comes off then it is water borne, if not, then it's oil. Having said that, you can use a primer like Benjamin Moore's Fresh Start over oil. It will stick wonderfully and allow you to paint latex over. Get it tinted to the color your going with and use it as a first coat.
I know I answered in another category, but hey, points are points.How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
usually, oil based paint is a little shinier.
You have 2 choices the way I see it.
1) paint a small piece of the wall with latex paint. Let it dry for a day, then scratch it with your fingernail. If it comes off then the base is oil.
If it is oil, you'll need to paint over the wall with an oil based primer (no need to sand). Be sure to let it dry fully, otherwise it will crack the latex paint that you put on top. Use a high quality primer, benamin moore, sherwin williams... not some cheapo home depot stuff.
Once the primer is dry (the longer you wait the better), paint on top with your latex paint.
The simplest way to test for oil based paint is get a small can of GOOF OFF from Home Base. With a cloth, rub some on the wall in question. If the paint starts to discolor the cloth it is latex paint.
Goof Off will not remove oil based paint.
If you are still uncertain, prime the entire wall with KILZ. You will be able to paint latex over that.
I haven't tried it, but I read this technique - paint a tiny bit of latex paint over the wall in question. Let dry thoroughly. If it scrapes off easily, it was an oil paint underneath.
Good luck!
oil paint has a shiny finish to it, water based doesn't
well latex paints are water-based , oil based paints are alkyd, alkyd (oil based) dry virtually with no brush marks and also tends to yellow with age . with the painting over the oil based paint with the latex when preparing those rooms for paint your gonna have a lot of sanding to do then prime the surface with an alkyd primer, and tehn apply latex finish coats. i would recommend going to Lowes or Home Depot in you area and talking to the paint specialist they have books on painting that would answer all of your questions and tell you step by step how to do it . good luck
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hope this helps
I wouldn't worry about figuring out what's on there now. Since you've already had a peeling problem, assume that at the very least you have CHEAP paint on the wall and prime over it. Any decent primer will seal out problems from oil paint or cheap latex and make a good base for your new paint. Since primer's only $11/gallon, don't spend too much time figuring out what's there now. Prime it for now other reason than that's you'll inevitably want to do anyway.
How much do you need to sand on Oil base paint before you can prime and paint with latex?
My front door is wood and was originally painted with oil base paint. The previous home owners painted over it with fresh latex paint when they put the house on the market. but shortly after we moved in it all pealed off . I'd like to paint it again but I'm not sure how much I'm suppose to sand before I prime it.How much do you need to sand on Oil base paint before you can prime and paint with latex?
sand to remove the sheen of the old oil finish and then wipe clean with a tack cloth.
Any chips should be sanded out to eliminate any rough edges.
Also, the improperly applied latex shoul dbe completely removed.
An oil primer over the old oil finish and then the latex will provide better grip into the old oil finish but can be avoided by proper sanding and cleaning.
DO NOT USE KILZ for this. The latex primer provides no benefit here and the oil base version is quick frying which means brittle which means it typically lasts less on front doors - particularly the exterior.
Latex on the exterior is FINE. In fact since oil is not what it used to be - latex will look better longer. Latex WILL adhere to oil if you sand and use a high grade latex.
80 or 100 grit paper will make your door look horrible !!! Use a very fine paper. You are looking to remove the sheen - that is all.
Stripping to bare wood is awesom eif you have the time, space and energy but it isnt required to have a good, long lasting finish here.
I like the fact that the oil is on the bare wood. But for best and long lasting color USE LATEX FINISH on the exterior. (unless we are talking about a bridge where we can stil bust out lead based paint!!)How much do you need to sand on Oil base paint before you can prime and paint with latex?
Sand until the gloss is off and until any loose paint is gone. Then prime and paint.
pritty much down to the door itself (the wood) or intil the glossy like finish is all sanded down or get a chemical called stripper. this chemical should peel that oilbased paint right off. do not use in a plastic bottle this chemical also slowly eats plastic. it may be found at any paint store. this stuff can be dangerous if not used in a proper area such as in a room with no ventalation.
The purpose of sanding is to get the old paint and dirt off so that the primer can adhere properly. Therefore, only sand until the surface is free of most of the paint and it is smooth to the touch (if you can feel bumps that means that paint has clumped up in that area --be sure to smooth that out or it will be visable when you repaint)
It is essential that you primer the area as the door because as you have found out, latex paint doesn't adhere very well on oil painted surfaces.
Use an electric finish sander, and 100 grit paper. Sand it until the sheen is gone and it appears 'flat'. Make sure any shine is gone.Then use a good primer, such as Kilz.
just sand it enough to give it a dull finish. Wipe it down and you're good to go.
Sand all the latex off and buy some enamel paint anything oil base and repaint you dont want to use latex paint outside thats bad news. If all the latex is removed just rough the door up with 100 or 80 grit and paint.
Just sand it until you see the latex gone in most areas. Scuff along the areas that cant be removed or strip it and you then paint over it.
Remove all the new Latex, which should be easy, then Prime the door with Flat oil base Paint- you can then repaint with Oil or latex. High gloss does not look good, so use some Flat mixed in to dull the high gloss a bit.
Sand until all loose paint is off wipe clean I have always gotten good results using Gripper primmer this is a latex bonding primmer which bonds to anything including ceramic tile Home Depot sells it then I would use a good exterior latex semi-gloss
sand to remove the sheen of the old oil finish and then wipe clean with a tack cloth.
Any chips should be sanded out to eliminate any rough edges.
Also, the improperly applied latex shoul dbe completely removed.
An oil primer over the old oil finish and then the latex will provide better grip into the old oil finish but can be avoided by proper sanding and cleaning.
DO NOT USE KILZ for this. The latex primer provides no benefit here and the oil base version is quick frying which means brittle which means it typically lasts less on front doors - particularly the exterior.
Latex on the exterior is FINE. In fact since oil is not what it used to be - latex will look better longer. Latex WILL adhere to oil if you sand and use a high grade latex.
80 or 100 grit paper will make your door look horrible !!! Use a very fine paper. You are looking to remove the sheen - that is all.
Stripping to bare wood is awesom eif you have the time, space and energy but it isnt required to have a good, long lasting finish here.
I like the fact that the oil is on the bare wood. But for best and long lasting color USE LATEX FINISH on the exterior. (unless we are talking about a bridge where we can stil bust out lead based paint!!)How much do you need to sand on Oil base paint before you can prime and paint with latex?
Sand until the gloss is off and until any loose paint is gone. Then prime and paint.
pritty much down to the door itself (the wood) or intil the glossy like finish is all sanded down or get a chemical called stripper. this chemical should peel that oilbased paint right off. do not use in a plastic bottle this chemical also slowly eats plastic. it may be found at any paint store. this stuff can be dangerous if not used in a proper area such as in a room with no ventalation.
The purpose of sanding is to get the old paint and dirt off so that the primer can adhere properly. Therefore, only sand until the surface is free of most of the paint and it is smooth to the touch (if you can feel bumps that means that paint has clumped up in that area --be sure to smooth that out or it will be visable when you repaint)
It is essential that you primer the area as the door because as you have found out, latex paint doesn't adhere very well on oil painted surfaces.
Use an electric finish sander, and 100 grit paper. Sand it until the sheen is gone and it appears 'flat'. Make sure any shine is gone.Then use a good primer, such as Kilz.
just sand it enough to give it a dull finish. Wipe it down and you're good to go.
Sand all the latex off and buy some enamel paint anything oil base and repaint you dont want to use latex paint outside thats bad news. If all the latex is removed just rough the door up with 100 or 80 grit and paint.
Just sand it until you see the latex gone in most areas. Scuff along the areas that cant be removed or strip it and you then paint over it.
Remove all the new Latex, which should be easy, then Prime the door with Flat oil base Paint- you can then repaint with Oil or latex. High gloss does not look good, so use some Flat mixed in to dull the high gloss a bit.
Sand until all loose paint is off wipe clean I have always gotten good results using Gripper primmer this is a latex bonding primmer which bonds to anything including ceramic tile Home Depot sells it then I would use a good exterior latex semi-gloss
Is there a way to get oil based paint out if a cotton t-shirt?
I havn't washed it yet and it happened a week ago!Is there a way to get oil based paint out if a cotton t-shirt?
No - save it as a ';work shirt'; for the next time you paint. Mineral spirits and turpentine will eat the natural fibers of the cotton.Is there a way to get oil based paint out if a cotton t-shirt?
You could try using minaral spirits to brake the paint down but you must put it in the washer before it drys again. It may cause your shirt to fade in color
Scissors! Just cut the paint area out. Then it's gone!
Seriously you now have a new painting shirt. Just make sure to use it as to not ruin any others.
If it was me I's go to a paint store and they would be able to tell you what you could get the paint out with.hair bands
No - save it as a ';work shirt'; for the next time you paint. Mineral spirits and turpentine will eat the natural fibers of the cotton.Is there a way to get oil based paint out if a cotton t-shirt?
You could try using minaral spirits to brake the paint down but you must put it in the washer before it drys again. It may cause your shirt to fade in color
Scissors! Just cut the paint area out. Then it's gone!
Seriously you now have a new painting shirt. Just make sure to use it as to not ruin any others.
If it was me I's go to a paint store and they would be able to tell you what you could get the paint out with.
How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
I need to paint a wall in a room with latex paint. However some of the other rooms in the house are painted with oil based paint (I know because the latex paint that former owners painted over it is peeling). On the wall I want to paint, is there a way to find out what kind of paint is on it?How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
Put some rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe a small area. If paint comes off then it is water borne, if not, then it's oil. Having said that, you can use a primer like Benjamin Moore's Fresh Start over oil. It will stick wonderfully and allow you to paint latex over. Get it tinted to the color your going with and use it as a first coat.How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
in case you wanted a second opinion, I also am a painting contractor of 20 years and the above answer is 100% correct.
Put some rubbing alcohol on a rag and wipe a small area. If paint comes off then it is water borne, if not, then it's oil. Having said that, you can use a primer like Benjamin Moore's Fresh Start over oil. It will stick wonderfully and allow you to paint latex over. Get it tinted to the color your going with and use it as a first coat.How can you tell if a wall is painted with oil based paint?
in case you wanted a second opinion, I also am a painting contractor of 20 years and the above answer is 100% correct.
Is it okay to put clothing with oil paint on it in the washing machine?
My husband and myself are mechanics and machinists, farmers, and you name it! We have the ultimately greasiest, grimiest, nastiest laundry around. My washer is still going strong, even with well water. I've washed paint rags and caulk rags. I don't care, I just trow it in and my washer hasn't had a problem yet.Is it okay to put clothing with oil paint on it in the washing machine?
I think it'll be fine, but I do know that you're not supposed to put anything with oil on it in the dryer because of the explosion hazard...
I think it'll be fine, but I do know that you're not supposed to put anything with oil on it in the dryer because of the explosion hazard...
How do you get Oil Based Paint Off of Cement?
My brother was painting under our deck and was using Olympia Oil Based paint, to protect it. It dripped onto the cement and we cant get it off. We've tried Mineral Spirits and it only got the fresh paint off. Is there any way to get it off without ruining the cement further?How do you get Oil Based Paint Off of Cement?
Depending on the surroundings (plants, grass, shrubs ect.) you can use Muratic Acid, but depending upon amount of paint, and how far into the concrete it seeped, may not remove all of it. Muratic is used in etching concrete, and will remove a slight layer off the concrete, you will also want to buy a good sturdy deck brush and flush with plenty of water afterwards.How do you get Oil Based Paint Off of Cement?
Its called ''Goof Off''.
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Any good paint remover. Spread plastic over it and let it soak covered as directed. Should be easy to scrape off after that. Best of luck!
Depending on the surroundings (plants, grass, shrubs ect.) you can use Muratic Acid, but depending upon amount of paint, and how far into the concrete it seeped, may not remove all of it. Muratic is used in etching concrete, and will remove a slight layer off the concrete, you will also want to buy a good sturdy deck brush and flush with plenty of water afterwards.How do you get Oil Based Paint Off of Cement?
Its called ''Goof Off''.
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Any good paint remover. Spread plastic over it and let it soak covered as directed. Should be easy to scrape off after that. Best of luck!
How can I remove old oil based paint from my bathroom counter top and some scratches?
The counter tops have old, exterior, oil-based paint from the previous owner and want to remove it without damaging the surface.
In addition, it has grooves, scratches and small chip on the surface. Chan these issues be address in a way that is cosmetically acceptable and cost effective?How can I remove old oil based paint from my bathroom counter top and some scratches?
Removing this old paint is possible with any paint stripper, but be prepared for a lot of work. You can paint over the old paint with epoxy paint. This type of paint is very thick and will also fill in old scars and scratches. Don't spill or make a mess with epoxy based paint for it is quite a cleanup job. Be careful when cleaning because you need to use carbo-tetrichloride and this product's fumes are dangerous.How can I remove old oil based paint from my bathroom counter top and some scratches?
zip strip paint remover, after, sand lightly and refinish as you like.
Just use Goof Off. Not Goo Gone, but Goof Off- it's stronger and won't damage the surface. Just be gentle. Mineral Spirits works well too.
Buy some chip and paint repair patch stuff from the Paint Department at Lowe's. It's made for appliances, and also for sinks. It comes in a little tiny bottle about the size of your thumb.
hairspray to remove and clear coat paint for the scratches
In addition, it has grooves, scratches and small chip on the surface. Chan these issues be address in a way that is cosmetically acceptable and cost effective?How can I remove old oil based paint from my bathroom counter top and some scratches?
Removing this old paint is possible with any paint stripper, but be prepared for a lot of work. You can paint over the old paint with epoxy paint. This type of paint is very thick and will also fill in old scars and scratches. Don't spill or make a mess with epoxy based paint for it is quite a cleanup job. Be careful when cleaning because you need to use carbo-tetrichloride and this product's fumes are dangerous.How can I remove old oil based paint from my bathroom counter top and some scratches?
zip strip paint remover, after, sand lightly and refinish as you like.
Just use Goof Off. Not Goo Gone, but Goof Off- it's stronger and won't damage the surface. Just be gentle. Mineral Spirits works well too.
Buy some chip and paint repair patch stuff from the Paint Department at Lowe's. It's made for appliances, and also for sinks. It comes in a little tiny bottle about the size of your thumb.
hairspray to remove and clear coat paint for the scratches
Is it possible to remove an oil paint stain from a rug? if so, how?
Save yourself a lot of trouble and hide the stain with a rug. (The size and type depending on the area of the room the stain is located.)
I tried everything anyone recommended and I never could remove the stain completely. But hey, maybe you have a different type of fiber in your carpet than I have, so by all means, try and remove the stain. Meanwhile, throw a rug over it!
My best to you!Is it possible to remove an oil paint stain from a rug? if so, how?
For any oil-based stain on a rug or carpet, the quicker you get to it, the easier it will be to get up. If the spill consists of only a drop or two, pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a white cloth or paper towel and blot -- do not rub -- the oil from the outside of the stain toward the center. If you have a larger spill, use a dry-cleaning solvent. Pour it onto a paper towel and blot, also from the outside of the stain toward the center.
To remove all of the oil, you may have to repeat the cleaning process several times and perhaps over several days, because the oil may wick up through the carpet fibers after the initial cleaning. If the spill is large, the oil will probably soak into the padding beneath the carpet; in that case, you may need to call a professional.Is it possible to remove an oil paint stain from a rug? if so, how?
I WOULD TRY TO DAB ON A PAINT THINNER OR TURPENTINE, BUT MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN A WELL VENTELATED AREA. THAT DOESNT SEEM TO RUIN RAGS WHEN YOU CLEAN WITH THEM. THEN TRY TO CLEAN WITH SOAPY WATER WHEN THE AREA DRIES.
I tried everything anyone recommended and I never could remove the stain completely. But hey, maybe you have a different type of fiber in your carpet than I have, so by all means, try and remove the stain. Meanwhile, throw a rug over it!
My best to you!Is it possible to remove an oil paint stain from a rug? if so, how?
For any oil-based stain on a rug or carpet, the quicker you get to it, the easier it will be to get up. If the spill consists of only a drop or two, pour a small amount of rubbing alcohol onto a white cloth or paper towel and blot -- do not rub -- the oil from the outside of the stain toward the center. If you have a larger spill, use a dry-cleaning solvent. Pour it onto a paper towel and blot, also from the outside of the stain toward the center.
To remove all of the oil, you may have to repeat the cleaning process several times and perhaps over several days, because the oil may wick up through the carpet fibers after the initial cleaning. If the spill is large, the oil will probably soak into the padding beneath the carpet; in that case, you may need to call a professional.Is it possible to remove an oil paint stain from a rug? if so, how?
I WOULD TRY TO DAB ON A PAINT THINNER OR TURPENTINE, BUT MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN A WELL VENTELATED AREA. THAT DOESNT SEEM TO RUIN RAGS WHEN YOU CLEAN WITH THEM. THEN TRY TO CLEAN WITH SOAPY WATER WHEN THE AREA DRIES.
Want to oil paint bright colours but don't turn up as bright as i want. What's the trick plzzzzzz?
if you want the greatest intensity in a color then you have to use the purest pigment of the color without mixing it with any other color. mixing a color dilutes its intensity. using the pure paint from the tube is one way to do this. another is to buy the paint pigments and mix it with your medium and use this. with this method you can control the amount of pigment in the paint thus achieving the proper intensity that you desire.Want to oil paint bright colours but don't turn up as bright as i want. What's the trick plzzzzzz?
Various tricks possible. Instead of white spirits, use turpentine to thin your paints. Apply your oil colours in thin glazes, and this can bring wonderful luminosity to them, as the colours underneath come through. Use 'pure' colours, very clean brushes, and study your colour wheel to find the contrasts to bring the brighter colours out more.Want to oil paint bright colours but don't turn up as bright as i want. What's the trick plzzzzzz?
Hi,
I don't know if you're referring to the paint itself, or if you want to make a painting where a certain colour will seem to glow, like for insteance giving the impression of a light.
In the case of the second one you have to bear in mind that a colour will look according to the ones surrounding.
A yellow may seem a bright light when surrounded by dark colours, but it sure won't if it's surrounded by white.
Go to museums, grab a book with paintings from old masters and study their works.
Painting is learning to see. Go ahead and learn :-)
Good luck !
Kind regards,
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Yeah, changing your ground may help. Also if you're thinning with linseed oil it causes yellowing over time. The quality of your oil paint may also be effecting your results. If your using a drying medium (such as liquin) they can darken your colours upon drying.
Hope that helps.
What did you paint on? If you used canvas did you primer it?
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Pure color out of the tube, no white or dark colors added. To brighten use cad. yellow light or lemon yellow.hair bands
Various tricks possible. Instead of white spirits, use turpentine to thin your paints. Apply your oil colours in thin glazes, and this can bring wonderful luminosity to them, as the colours underneath come through. Use 'pure' colours, very clean brushes, and study your colour wheel to find the contrasts to bring the brighter colours out more.Want to oil paint bright colours but don't turn up as bright as i want. What's the trick plzzzzzz?
Hi,
I don't know if you're referring to the paint itself, or if you want to make a painting where a certain colour will seem to glow, like for insteance giving the impression of a light.
In the case of the second one you have to bear in mind that a colour will look according to the ones surrounding.
A yellow may seem a bright light when surrounded by dark colours, but it sure won't if it's surrounded by white.
Go to museums, grab a book with paintings from old masters and study their works.
Painting is learning to see. Go ahead and learn :-)
Good luck !
Kind regards,
Jos茅http://www.hushcolours.com
Yeah, changing your ground may help. Also if you're thinning with linseed oil it causes yellowing over time. The quality of your oil paint may also be effecting your results. If your using a drying medium (such as liquin) they can darken your colours upon drying.
Hope that helps.
What did you paint on? If you used canvas did you primer it?
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Pure color out of the tube, no white or dark colors added. To brighten use cad. yellow light or lemon yellow.
How do you remove oil enamel paint from wood?
I had a 'portable closet' made of wood that I painted with an oil enamel paint. I made a mistake and tried to paint a coat over the area I messed up and made things worse.
It seems like I will need to remove the paint off the section of wood now and repaint it. How would I go about removing that oil enamel paint? Sandpaper? If sandpaper, considering how thick the paint is, would I need to use a fine or coarse grain?
Any other suggestions from someone experienced with this would be very welcomed and appreciated.How do you remove oil enamel paint from wood?
A heatgun will lift the paint off. Chemicals may cause the paint to soak into the wood and stain it.How do you remove oil enamel paint from wood?
If you simply want to smooth it back out you can just use wet sand paper and water to smooth out the area if it is small. If it is a large area the use some furniture grade stripper. Put it on a little thick and let it sit for a little while. Don't ever let stripper dry before you scrape it. Make sure you tape and cover the parts of the furniture you don't want stripped.(Just in case.) Once you've stripped it down, let the wood dry overnight, give it a final sand with sandpaper medium to fine to extra fine. Prime let dry , sand and finally finish coat it. Always let enamel dry completely before going over with the next coat.
apply ';Strip Ease';(Home Depot) with a brush, let sit for about 30 min, gently scrape right off, you may need a second application for difficult areas, to clean it when stripped, rub down with paint thinner, let dry for about 1 hour, lightly sand (fine) entire area going WITH the grain, brush away dust, if you're painting, prime it first, otherwise stain and poly it
You can use a chemical paint stripper (methylene chloride based) available from hardware/paint stores or use a hot air gun to melt %26amp; then scape off.
Two things here, either let the paint dry good then paint over or, use ';Zip-strip'; from Ace hardware and take the paint off this way.
Through the closet away and buy a new one, or just come out of it.
sandpaper
Laqure thinner. be carefull if you don't want to damage wood underneath.
There are two options...
1. Use a heat gun and a scraper to remove the paint. This is a good means to remove many layers of old paint without the mess of a liquid stripper. The down side is the detail areas such as mouldings and fancy scroll work are very hard to do.
2. A liquid stripper will also remove multiple layers of paint. The down side here is the mess of the process and the possibility of some residual col;or being left behind in the grain of the wood that will require sanding to remove.
GOOD LUCK!!!
It seems like I will need to remove the paint off the section of wood now and repaint it. How would I go about removing that oil enamel paint? Sandpaper? If sandpaper, considering how thick the paint is, would I need to use a fine or coarse grain?
Any other suggestions from someone experienced with this would be very welcomed and appreciated.How do you remove oil enamel paint from wood?
A heatgun will lift the paint off. Chemicals may cause the paint to soak into the wood and stain it.How do you remove oil enamel paint from wood?
If you simply want to smooth it back out you can just use wet sand paper and water to smooth out the area if it is small. If it is a large area the use some furniture grade stripper. Put it on a little thick and let it sit for a little while. Don't ever let stripper dry before you scrape it. Make sure you tape and cover the parts of the furniture you don't want stripped.(Just in case.) Once you've stripped it down, let the wood dry overnight, give it a final sand with sandpaper medium to fine to extra fine. Prime let dry , sand and finally finish coat it. Always let enamel dry completely before going over with the next coat.
apply ';Strip Ease';(Home Depot) with a brush, let sit for about 30 min, gently scrape right off, you may need a second application for difficult areas, to clean it when stripped, rub down with paint thinner, let dry for about 1 hour, lightly sand (fine) entire area going WITH the grain, brush away dust, if you're painting, prime it first, otherwise stain and poly it
You can use a chemical paint stripper (methylene chloride based) available from hardware/paint stores or use a hot air gun to melt %26amp; then scape off.
Two things here, either let the paint dry good then paint over or, use ';Zip-strip'; from Ace hardware and take the paint off this way.
Through the closet away and buy a new one, or just come out of it.
sandpaper
Laqure thinner. be carefull if you don't want to damage wood underneath.
There are two options...
1. Use a heat gun and a scraper to remove the paint. This is a good means to remove many layers of old paint without the mess of a liquid stripper. The down side is the detail areas such as mouldings and fancy scroll work are very hard to do.
2. A liquid stripper will also remove multiple layers of paint. The down side here is the mess of the process and the possibility of some residual col;or being left behind in the grain of the wood that will require sanding to remove.
GOOD LUCK!!!
How do you remove oil base paint from indoor carpet ?
My daughter was painting on canvas with oil based paint and got some paint on the carpet. Any suggestions on how to safely remove it would be appreciated.How do you remove oil base paint from indoor carpet ?
try washing it out with mild cleaner if that does not work may have to cut out piece and glue back inHow do you remove oil base paint from indoor carpet ?
There is a product out there called ';Goof-Off'; sold at Home Depot, Low's, or any paint store.
Once you spray it on you can get the bulk of it up with a paper towel. Then spray once more for set in stains and scrub with a plastic bristle brush until gone.
However, the product has a lasting oil based smell, so I also recommend using ';Resolve'; after the paint is up. This will remove any remaining stain or smell in the carpet.
For more decorating tips, visit http://www.coloradofauxpainting.com
Try using mineral spirits in a spray bottle......squirt the area and then PUSH the carpet in one direction wwith a painters 5-way tool or a flat putty knife. Dab up what rises with a clean rag and repeat the process in all directions.
If that clears up the paint, you can simply wash it out with soap and water to bring it back to normal.
in the past i have used turpentine to remove oil based paint from carpet. test in a hidden area (inside the closet) to make sure the carpet can handle it first. put the turpentine on a dry cloth and blot the stain. continue doing this (using a clean part on the cloth each time) until the stain is gone. it will stink!! once the stain is gone, pour dish soap directly onto the carpet, and work it around (to remove the oil). then dab with a clean wet sponge to remove the soap. if all else fails, get a throw rug to cover the spot!!!
good luck!
try washing it out with mild cleaner if that does not work may have to cut out piece and glue back inHow do you remove oil base paint from indoor carpet ?
There is a product out there called ';Goof-Off'; sold at Home Depot, Low's, or any paint store.
Once you spray it on you can get the bulk of it up with a paper towel. Then spray once more for set in stains and scrub with a plastic bristle brush until gone.
However, the product has a lasting oil based smell, so I also recommend using ';Resolve'; after the paint is up. This will remove any remaining stain or smell in the carpet.
For more decorating tips, visit http://www.coloradofauxpainting.com
Try using mineral spirits in a spray bottle......squirt the area and then PUSH the carpet in one direction wwith a painters 5-way tool or a flat putty knife. Dab up what rises with a clean rag and repeat the process in all directions.
If that clears up the paint, you can simply wash it out with soap and water to bring it back to normal.
in the past i have used turpentine to remove oil based paint from carpet. test in a hidden area (inside the closet) to make sure the carpet can handle it first. put the turpentine on a dry cloth and blot the stain. continue doing this (using a clean part on the cloth each time) until the stain is gone. it will stink!! once the stain is gone, pour dish soap directly onto the carpet, and work it around (to remove the oil). then dab with a clean wet sponge to remove the soap. if all else fails, get a throw rug to cover the spot!!!
good luck!
How do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?
Paintbrushes are expensive. Protect your investment by cleaning them immediately after use. A paintbrush used with oil-based paints can wear out quickly if not cleaned and stored properly.
Instructions
Pour approximately 1/2 qt. paint thinner into a clean bucket. : Dip the bristles into the paint thinner and swish around. : Comb paint from the bristles with a wire brush. : Dip the bristles into the paint thinner again and swish. Throw out the used paint thinner and clean out the bucket. Repeat this process two more times. Place the handle of the paintbrush in the palms of your hands and rub hands back and forth to shake out residual moisture. Do this over a paper bag or bucket to keep the liquid from spraying on you. Place the paintbrush back into its cover or wrap with plasticHow do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?
Put them in paint thinner or gasoline. not in the house the fumes are bad for you .. maybe in the garage or something .then let the solvents dissolve them and then rinse them off and put them in the sink with bleach and water let them soak and then wash with hot soapy water .that will take care of them..I used to be the worse at getting oils on brushes and lucky my mother knew how to take it out.. lolHow do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?
turpentine or paint thinner
Use 'turpentine' or go to a 'paint store' and get a 'brush cleaner' for 'oil paint.'
wipe off with turnpentine
mineral spirits
turpentine, then good old soap and water. Don't get oil paint in the sink, especially not in clumps. Hope that helps.
turpentine found at any hardware store
Instructions
Pour approximately 1/2 qt. paint thinner into a clean bucket. : Dip the bristles into the paint thinner and swish around. : Comb paint from the bristles with a wire brush. : Dip the bristles into the paint thinner again and swish. Throw out the used paint thinner and clean out the bucket. Repeat this process two more times. Place the handle of the paintbrush in the palms of your hands and rub hands back and forth to shake out residual moisture. Do this over a paper bag or bucket to keep the liquid from spraying on you. Place the paintbrush back into its cover or wrap with plasticHow do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?
Put them in paint thinner or gasoline. not in the house the fumes are bad for you .. maybe in the garage or something .then let the solvents dissolve them and then rinse them off and put them in the sink with bleach and water let them soak and then wash with hot soapy water .that will take care of them..I used to be the worse at getting oils on brushes and lucky my mother knew how to take it out.. lolHow do i clean brushes dirty with oil paint?
turpentine or paint thinner
Use 'turpentine' or go to a 'paint store' and get a 'brush cleaner' for 'oil paint.'
wipe off with turnpentine
mineral spirits
turpentine, then good old soap and water. Don't get oil paint in the sink, especially not in clumps. Hope that helps.
turpentine found at any hardware store
Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?
Like, without ANY oil, thinner, etc.
Could I?Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?
Yes you can (But I agree with the first poster's comments about it). But check out ';Impasto';. It's a hard technique to learn but some artists can really create beautiful work. (Link below shows some examples from a Google search). I like using an additive or oil, it makes the paints smoother %26amp; easier to spread, but that's just my preferance.Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?
While at art college paint was provided at one stage of the course,this was purchased from paint manufacturers,in tins and was the thickness of a thick jam.It was much cheaper than buying it in tubes and enabled the students to experiment with impasto techniques,applying the paint straight on without diluting with oil or turps.Some artists use paint straight from the tube,even drawing with it.
Joseph brings up a good point; why?
Are you just feeling creative, and want to step out with an idea? If so then I encourage you to jump in with both feet. Experimentation will take you on wonderful journey with in the art world.
I would suggest though that since oil paint is thick as mentioned above you try out your idea with a painting knife. for one it will allow you to move it around more smoothly and freely. And two I think you will be surprised with the effect you come up with. I often use it just as an exercises in limits. as it pushes you to go with the first effect created. as you will see it tends to blend together and change rapidly. So it forces you to just allow your hand and mind to work in sync quicker and more freely.
Thus the joy of creative experimentation.
Give it a try. You might be surprised and good luck.
Yes you can.... All you need is either a stiff bristle brush, or what most people do with heavy impasto paints.... use a knife, after every use that you want to clean the knife, you wipe it on a rag... most preferably your older brothers shirt, or your best suit.... Yup... that'll do! Hehehe Lol! Seriously, use a rag or a cloth...... You can cover an awful lot with palate knives! I have done some paintins with the knife alone... its pretty simple. Not as quick to blend on the palate as it is on the painting itself though......... Hope this helped! PS: remember that thick paint takes alot longer to dry, in some cases as long as 3 months.....even longer.....so be alert when selling oil impastos....
You technically could, though I don't know why you would want to. The pigment would be very thick, and much harder to manipulate. It also wouldn't go very far, resulting in the need to buy more pigment, more often. The painting also wouldn't last as long.
You can, but if you put it on really thick it may crack as it drys. You would need to find a way to cover it to keep the surface from drying before the inside could dry.
yeah, it just wouldn't last as long and it would be kinda thick depending on the brand of oil paints you have.
i would and do use it as is---it covers better
Could I?Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?
Yes you can (But I agree with the first poster's comments about it). But check out ';Impasto';. It's a hard technique to learn but some artists can really create beautiful work. (Link below shows some examples from a Google search). I like using an additive or oil, it makes the paints smoother %26amp; easier to spread, but that's just my preferance.Can I use oil paint just by iteslf?
While at art college paint was provided at one stage of the course,this was purchased from paint manufacturers,in tins and was the thickness of a thick jam.It was much cheaper than buying it in tubes and enabled the students to experiment with impasto techniques,applying the paint straight on without diluting with oil or turps.Some artists use paint straight from the tube,even drawing with it.
Joseph brings up a good point; why?
Are you just feeling creative, and want to step out with an idea? If so then I encourage you to jump in with both feet. Experimentation will take you on wonderful journey with in the art world.
I would suggest though that since oil paint is thick as mentioned above you try out your idea with a painting knife. for one it will allow you to move it around more smoothly and freely. And two I think you will be surprised with the effect you come up with. I often use it just as an exercises in limits. as it pushes you to go with the first effect created. as you will see it tends to blend together and change rapidly. So it forces you to just allow your hand and mind to work in sync quicker and more freely.
Thus the joy of creative experimentation.
Give it a try. You might be surprised and good luck.
Yes you can.... All you need is either a stiff bristle brush, or what most people do with heavy impasto paints.... use a knife, after every use that you want to clean the knife, you wipe it on a rag... most preferably your older brothers shirt, or your best suit.... Yup... that'll do! Hehehe Lol! Seriously, use a rag or a cloth...... You can cover an awful lot with palate knives! I have done some paintins with the knife alone... its pretty simple. Not as quick to blend on the palate as it is on the painting itself though......... Hope this helped! PS: remember that thick paint takes alot longer to dry, in some cases as long as 3 months.....even longer.....so be alert when selling oil impastos....
You technically could, though I don't know why you would want to. The pigment would be very thick, and much harder to manipulate. It also wouldn't go very far, resulting in the need to buy more pigment, more often. The painting also wouldn't last as long.
You can, but if you put it on really thick it may crack as it drys. You would need to find a way to cover it to keep the surface from drying before the inside could dry.
yeah, it just wouldn't last as long and it would be kinda thick depending on the brand of oil paints you have.
i would and do use it as is---it covers better
I've only worked w/ oil paints and wanted to know if I could use them to paint a mural on the wall.?
I really enjoy using oil and am very framiliar w/ it, I want this to last. But everything I see on murals is done w/ Acrylic paints. Is there a reason for this or is this just the best medium to use?I've only worked w/ oil paints and wanted to know if I could use them to paint a mural on the wall.?
Everyone makes good points, but as an interior designer I can tell why our preference is for latex or acrylic. If the client desires to ever change back to paint (latex house paint, for example) you've created a nighmare using oils. With acrylics, you simply prime and re-paint the wall. Using oils means that the wall must either be re-painted with oil based paint (which most homeowners don't like to do because of the lasting fumes) or you have to strip off the oil paint used for the mural or scuff coat the wall with drywall or joint compound which makes the process longer and more expensive.I've only worked w/ oil paints and wanted to know if I could use them to paint a mural on the wall.?
I was an airbrush artist and I used latex paint but I studied the works of Boris Vallejo and using his methods, yes, you can use oils but not with the linseed oil to thin it. You need to use mineral spirits in stead. It does just as good as linseed oil but it dries over night or as little as three hours. The one reason for using acrylics is the drying time and the mineral spirits will cut your drying time when using oil paints.
You can really thank Boris for that info.
This choice is mostly a low sheen of personal preference, but it may help to make your choice based on the advantages each type of paint offers. Quality interior acrylic paints provide better long-term flexibility and resistance to cracking and chipping. They also tend to resist yellowing with age in areas protected from sunlight. They emit less odour, clean up with water and are not flammable. Oil-based paints offer superior one-coat hiding and better adhesion to difficult surfaces such as those not thoroughly cleaned. Oil-based paints allow for greater 'opentime' or length of time the paint may be brushed before it sets; and superior resistance to 'blocking' or face-to-face sticking and abrasion, once cured.
Everyone makes good points, but as an interior designer I can tell why our preference is for latex or acrylic. If the client desires to ever change back to paint (latex house paint, for example) you've created a nighmare using oils. With acrylics, you simply prime and re-paint the wall. Using oils means that the wall must either be re-painted with oil based paint (which most homeowners don't like to do because of the lasting fumes) or you have to strip off the oil paint used for the mural or scuff coat the wall with drywall or joint compound which makes the process longer and more expensive.I've only worked w/ oil paints and wanted to know if I could use them to paint a mural on the wall.?
I was an airbrush artist and I used latex paint but I studied the works of Boris Vallejo and using his methods, yes, you can use oils but not with the linseed oil to thin it. You need to use mineral spirits in stead. It does just as good as linseed oil but it dries over night or as little as three hours. The one reason for using acrylics is the drying time and the mineral spirits will cut your drying time when using oil paints.
You can really thank Boris for that info.
This choice is mostly a low sheen of personal preference, but it may help to make your choice based on the advantages each type of paint offers. Quality interior acrylic paints provide better long-term flexibility and resistance to cracking and chipping. They also tend to resist yellowing with age in areas protected from sunlight. They emit less odour, clean up with water and are not flammable. Oil-based paints offer superior one-coat hiding and better adhesion to difficult surfaces such as those not thoroughly cleaned. Oil-based paints allow for greater 'opentime' or length of time the paint may be brushed before it sets; and superior resistance to 'blocking' or face-to-face sticking and abrasion, once cured.
Will oil-based paint prevent urine odour emanating from a wood floor?
We are painting a wooden bathroom floor but the area around the toilet smells badly of urine (I guess me and my two sons are partly responsible!). We have cleaned the floor thoroughly and painted over it using an eco-friendly water-based paint but the floor stll stinks. I was wondering if an oil-based gloss would effectively mask the smell. Any ideas? Or do we have to sand it away?Will oil-based paint prevent urine odour emanating from a wood floor?
an oil-based paint won't really help because oils still breath. this is tough. it's hard to say just how far the urine odor has penetrated the wood. it may even be down to the subfloor! if you're lucky, you can just sand it and refinish it. vinegar works well against some pet odor smells, but i'm not sure how well it will work in your situation. (you must alway be careful when wetting wood.) good luck!Will oil-based paint prevent urine odour emanating from a wood floor?
I would start with soaking the floor with household bleach. That should react with the ammonia in the urine enough to make the smell tolerable. Then paint over with a pigmented varnish. Parks makes a sealer that is alcohol based and dries in minutes. Then re coat with what ever you like.
You can't sand it away. It's in the fibers of the wood. All you need is an odor blocking primer. I think KILZ makes one.
If you want a wood floor, sand it, as usual, and stain. When you coat with the poly, it, too, blocks the smell.
Bicarbonate of soda - sprinkle liberally around the pedestal leave for an hour or three hoover up the excess and hopefully that will be you floor odour free without to much strain on the environmenthair bands
an oil-based paint won't really help because oils still breath. this is tough. it's hard to say just how far the urine odor has penetrated the wood. it may even be down to the subfloor! if you're lucky, you can just sand it and refinish it. vinegar works well against some pet odor smells, but i'm not sure how well it will work in your situation. (you must alway be careful when wetting wood.) good luck!Will oil-based paint prevent urine odour emanating from a wood floor?
I would start with soaking the floor with household bleach. That should react with the ammonia in the urine enough to make the smell tolerable. Then paint over with a pigmented varnish. Parks makes a sealer that is alcohol based and dries in minutes. Then re coat with what ever you like.
You can't sand it away. It's in the fibers of the wood. All you need is an odor blocking primer. I think KILZ makes one.
If you want a wood floor, sand it, as usual, and stain. When you coat with the poly, it, too, blocks the smell.
Bicarbonate of soda - sprinkle liberally around the pedestal leave for an hour or three hoover up the excess and hopefully that will be you floor odour free without to much strain on the environment
What is a good brand of oil paint for a beginner?
i was just wondering what brand of oil paint would be best for a beginner. i dont want to just get the cheapest out there but i dont want to spend an arm and a leg.
i want a brand that would give me the best resultsWhat is a good brand of oil paint for a beginner?
I started to paint with Winton oils, from winsor and newton. They are not expensive and are made of good quality pigments and lineseed oil.
Later it is also easier to move to artist grade oils by w%26amp;n, as you will alreday be familiar with some of the colours. There's a great difference, you will notice it immediately. I went by adding first the cheapest colours (earths, black, white) and later I saved to buy the cadmiums and cobalts.
If you do not have a pallete already I would recomend this basic colours:
Titanium white- opaque
or Zinc white- semi-transparent
Ivory black
raw sienna
burnt sienna
raw umber
burnt umber
Cadmium yellow
Cadmium red
Ultramarine blue
Extra colors:
Naples Yellow (nice for blending)
Alizarin Crimson. warms your reds and pinks
Paynes Gray. A very nice colour for shades (it's a bluish gray)
Sap Green.
Cadmium yellow lemon
Oh, and if you were already working with acrylics you can add a little Liquin to your oils, so they can dry a bit more quickly.
Hope that works for you.
Good luck
C茅sarWhat is a good brand of oil paint for a beginner?
I started with Liquitex, but I really prefer Golden brand paints, both acrylic and oil.
They're very good quality, and not too terribly expensive. (Not cheap, either)
I use the brand Georgian, they come in big tubes and cost about $10 and I like their fluidity and the way they flow.
start with acryllic. its more forgiving.
try windsor %26amp; newton (students) or lb ( lefranc %26amp; bourgois) It will give you freshness and vivid clours
Hi best of luck to you beginning your art! When I got started the teacher gave us a list of what to buy. The local junior college had a bookstore that sold it to us with a discount for being a student...If you are a art student check in your city for stores that might do the same for you. But if not..you can get good paints at Michaels craft store or Joann's fabric shop. When I started out I ordered all my paints from www.danielsmith.com I was not disappointed. They had prices for everyone's wallet. Their own brands Daniel Smiths are great. Oils, acrylics, watercolors all kinds of art supplies call them for one of their catelogs..best of luck ...
Use Winton Oil Colors, the student grade. Don't buy a starter set. Just get red, blue, yellow, black and a large tube of white. You can make any color you want with these colors. This is what I started with and it worked for me. Also starting with only a few colors helps you understand color and what it takes to get color mixing just right. Hobby Lobby is a good place to get paint when it is on sale.
Use GRUMBACHER.
when i got my first oil paints, i bought Reeves because they are cheap but they are good on quality and you can buy them in a set. I also like Winsor-Newton, but those are a bit more expensive. as far as brushes go, i use the Loew -Cornell white nylon brushes, but that's just preference and probably what's good for acrylics are good for oil...
i want a brand that would give me the best resultsWhat is a good brand of oil paint for a beginner?
I started to paint with Winton oils, from winsor and newton. They are not expensive and are made of good quality pigments and lineseed oil.
Later it is also easier to move to artist grade oils by w%26amp;n, as you will alreday be familiar with some of the colours. There's a great difference, you will notice it immediately. I went by adding first the cheapest colours (earths, black, white) and later I saved to buy the cadmiums and cobalts.
If you do not have a pallete already I would recomend this basic colours:
Titanium white- opaque
or Zinc white- semi-transparent
Ivory black
raw sienna
burnt sienna
raw umber
burnt umber
Cadmium yellow
Cadmium red
Ultramarine blue
Extra colors:
Naples Yellow (nice for blending)
Alizarin Crimson. warms your reds and pinks
Paynes Gray. A very nice colour for shades (it's a bluish gray)
Sap Green.
Cadmium yellow lemon
Oh, and if you were already working with acrylics you can add a little Liquin to your oils, so they can dry a bit more quickly.
Hope that works for you.
Good luck
C茅sarWhat is a good brand of oil paint for a beginner?
I started with Liquitex, but I really prefer Golden brand paints, both acrylic and oil.
They're very good quality, and not too terribly expensive. (Not cheap, either)
I use the brand Georgian, they come in big tubes and cost about $10 and I like their fluidity and the way they flow.
start with acryllic. its more forgiving.
try windsor %26amp; newton (students) or lb ( lefranc %26amp; bourgois) It will give you freshness and vivid clours
Hi best of luck to you beginning your art! When I got started the teacher gave us a list of what to buy. The local junior college had a bookstore that sold it to us with a discount for being a student...If you are a art student check in your city for stores that might do the same for you. But if not..you can get good paints at Michaels craft store or Joann's fabric shop. When I started out I ordered all my paints from www.danielsmith.com I was not disappointed. They had prices for everyone's wallet. Their own brands Daniel Smiths are great. Oils, acrylics, watercolors all kinds of art supplies call them for one of their catelogs..best of luck ...
Use Winton Oil Colors, the student grade. Don't buy a starter set. Just get red, blue, yellow, black and a large tube of white. You can make any color you want with these colors. This is what I started with and it worked for me. Also starting with only a few colors helps you understand color and what it takes to get color mixing just right. Hobby Lobby is a good place to get paint when it is on sale.
Use GRUMBACHER.
when i got my first oil paints, i bought Reeves because they are cheap but they are good on quality and you can buy them in a set. I also like Winsor-Newton, but those are a bit more expensive. as far as brushes go, i use the Loew -Cornell white nylon brushes, but that's just preference and probably what's good for acrylics are good for oil...
Can you paint over re-touch varnish on an oil painting?
Also, can you put regular varnish over re-touch varnish?
Finally, why does it say on the bottle of my winsor-newton bottle of re-touch varnish that it's only for ';temporary';?
Ugh...I wish I had kept my notes from college...Can you paint over re-touch varnish on an oil painting?
Yes, you can varnish over re-touch. I have never had a problem as long as you keep the layers of varnish fairly thin. Too much will look too goopy and glossy.
Retouch varnish is meant to be a temporary varnish, just to get the dried paint colors to look as if they were wet so you can do touch ups with some accuracy. ';Regular'; varnish is permanent, to be applied when your painting is done.Can you paint over re-touch varnish on an oil painting?
You want to match materials. Do you know how old the painting is? Older varnishes yellow with age, so touching up with a non-fading varnish will make a glaring stripe over time. Try asking the Metropolitan Museum's contact page, they have world class restorers.
Finally, why does it say on the bottle of my winsor-newton bottle of re-touch varnish that it's only for ';temporary';?
Ugh...I wish I had kept my notes from college...Can you paint over re-touch varnish on an oil painting?
Yes, you can varnish over re-touch. I have never had a problem as long as you keep the layers of varnish fairly thin. Too much will look too goopy and glossy.
Retouch varnish is meant to be a temporary varnish, just to get the dried paint colors to look as if they were wet so you can do touch ups with some accuracy. ';Regular'; varnish is permanent, to be applied when your painting is done.Can you paint over re-touch varnish on an oil painting?
You want to match materials. Do you know how old the painting is? Older varnishes yellow with age, so touching up with a non-fading varnish will make a glaring stripe over time. Try asking the Metropolitan Museum's contact page, they have world class restorers.
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