HEAVY DUTY CANVAS STRETCH PLIERS

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Choose between lightening or darkening the tones of a painting during drying

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Dilutes the oil paint to create a thin, quick-drying washes in the early stages of painting

Traditionall mixed 50/0 with linseed oil for an excellent medium

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Choose between lightening or darkening the tones of a painting during drying

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1) Reduces the consistancy of oil colour

2) Increases transparency

3) Improves the flow

4) On its own, it gives colours a high gloss

5) Added to colours it results in a glaze effect

6) Mixed 50/50 with turps or low odour thinners, it provides a good, general purpose paint medium for oil painting

7) Slows down the drying time. This quality mades it ideal for underpainting and for the initial layers in painting.

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They can be used on their own to create atmospheric impressions or combined with paint and pastels, outlining shade or for preparing larger works.

It is then usually preserved by the application of a fixative.

Willow charcoal is a soft deep black charcoal favoured by artists that’s easy to erase.

The natural fibres in the charcoal can create variations in texture and tone.

Environmentally friendly as grown from a replenishable source.

Available in 3 widths:

WC/1 – thin

WC/2 – medium

WC/3 – thick 

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1) Reduces the consistancy of oil colour

2) Increases transparency

3) Improves the flow

4) On its own, it gives colours a high gloss

5) Added to colours it results in a glaze effect

6) Mixed 50/50 with turps or low odour thinners, it provides a good, general purpose paint medium for oil painting

7) Slows down the drying time. This quality mades it ideal for underpainting and for the initial layers in painting.

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