Damar Varnish is very versatile, both used as varnish in its own right, And as a popular additive to many other glazes and mediums. Damar (also spelt as Dammar) Resin is derived from the Damonar Fir and is soluble in Oil of Turpentine. It is sold in lumps of varying sizes and varies from an off-white …
What Is Oak Gall Ink? The use of oak galls to make a black ink dates back to the early Middle Ages, and was in use until the early twentieth century, the ingredients are fairly basic and easily obtained, but what are they exactly? Oak galls, also known as oak apples, are formed by small …
Making Gesso in the traditional way in order to prepare wood or other panels prior to painting, involves a bit of time and effort but the results are worth it if you like to paint on an ivory smooth surface as an alternative to canvas. The following is an account of how I make it, …
Whilst known and used since the Renaissance, it was the 18th Century that arguably saw the heyday of Pastel painting or crayon painting as it was then known. While some artists still made their own pastels, it was a time-consuming process; during the 18th Century, pastel crayons began to be made commercially to be bought …
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