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Painting Mediums / Product Information: Antiquing Medium, Blending Medium, Crackling Medium, Extenders, Gesso, Glaze, Paints, Sealer, and more. (Feb. 06)
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SURFACES
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BASE
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DRYING TIME
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PENETRATE SURFACE
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| Antiquing Medium |
All
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water/oil
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varies
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no
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Definition: A water based or oil based liquid, usually brown or black, applied to a fresly painted surface and then wiped off to give an aged look.
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| Color Blending Medium |
All
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water
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varies
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n/a
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Definition: A water based clear emulsion to assist in the blending of acrylic colors.
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| Crackling Mediums |
All
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water
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varies
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no
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Definition: The application of two varnish-like ingredients that work against each other to produce a crazed or crackled effect.
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| Dyes |
Fabric, silk
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water
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1-2 hrs
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yes
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Definition: A pigmented liquid designed to penetrate fibers of fabrics and silk to permanently color it.
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| Extenders or Drying Retarders |
Sealed surfaces
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water
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varies
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no
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Definition: A chemical added to acrylic paints to slow the drying time.
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| Faux Finishes |
All
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water/oil
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varies
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no
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Definition: A decorative finish that simulates marble, wood graining, tortoiseshell, patina, etc.
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| Gesso |
Canvas, wood, papier maché
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water
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20-30 min
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yes, on raw surfaces
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Definition: A white liquid applied to surfaces to seal and create a "ground" or primed surface on which to work. Provides a completely smooth finish.
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| Glaze |
All
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water/oil
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varies
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yes, on raw surfaces
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| Definition: A translucent (not transparent), slower drying colored liquid used to create faux and decorative finishes. Features great depth of color. Can be used either over a basecoat or as a stain. |
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| Paint, Acrylic |
All
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water
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30 min - 1 hr
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no
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| Definition: Fast drying, water based paint that dries to a water resistant finish. |
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| Paint, Fabric |
Most fabrics
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water
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2 - 3 hrs
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yes
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| Definition: Acrylic paint formulated to penetrate fabric fibers and become permanent when heat set. |
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| Paint, Oil |
All
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oil
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1 day - 4 wks
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no
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| Definition: Paint consisting of pigment suspended in oil or resin which can be diluted or dispersed with a chemical solvent. |
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| Paint, Watercolor |
Paper
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water
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15 - 30 min.
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yes
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| Definition: Paint consisting of pigment which can be diluted with water. |
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| Resist |
Silk
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water
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1 - 2 hrs
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yes
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| Definition: A water based formula used in silk painting to separate areas of designs. Acts as a barrier against which silk dye will not penetrate. |
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| Sealer |
Wood, papier maché
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water
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1 - 2 hrs
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yes
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| Definition: A liquid product used to seal the pores of raw wood or to provide a base upon which painting or faux finishing is accomplished. |
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| Stain |
Wood
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water
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1 - 2 hrs
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yes
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| Definition: A dye or pigment in solution which soaks into and permanently colors wood. |
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| Textile Medium |
n/a
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water
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1 hr
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yes, on fabric
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| Definition: A chemical mixed with acrylic paints to make them permanent on fabric. |
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| Thickeners |
n/a
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water
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1 - 2 hrs
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n/a
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| Definition: An acrylic emulsion that thickens jar acrylic paints, allowing the artist to have more control. |
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| Varnish |
All
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water/oil
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varies
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no
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| Definition: A transparent, water resistant, protective coating applied over completed finishes. Varnishes may be matte, semi-gloss, or gloss. |
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| Washes |
All
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water
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1 - 2 hrs
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no
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| Definition: Paint thinned with water that produces a hazy, translucent appearance over a basecoat and provides a subtle hint of color. |
- Always use oil based products over oil based products and water based products over water based products - oil and water do not mix!
- Transparent - Transmitting light so that objects on the other side may be distinctly seen; capable of being seen through.
- Translucent - Letting light pass but diffusing it so that objects on the other side cannot be clearly distinguished; partially transparent, such as frosted glass.
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