Non-toxic solvent - The Complete Artist2024-03-29T08:59:18Zhttp://thecompleteartist.ning.com/forum/topics/non-toxic-solvent?commentId=2450081%3AComment%3A376207&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMerci Brahim - oui - pour le…tag:thecompleteartist.ning.com,2014-01-14:2450081:Comment:3762072014-01-14T23:30:43.874ZAnnie Cullenhttp://thecompleteartist.ning.com/profile/AnnieCullen
<p>Merci Brahim - oui - pour le nettoyage j'utilise toujours le savon pour le nettoyage final. Mais je ne connais pas le savon noir. Qu'est-ce que c'est? - Annie</p>
<p>Merci Brahim - oui - pour le nettoyage j'utilise toujours le savon pour le nettoyage final. Mais je ne connais pas le savon noir. Qu'est-ce que c'est? - Annie</p> Mettez un peu de savon noir s…tag:thecompleteartist.ning.com,2014-01-12:2450081:Comment:3751132014-01-12T22:32:05.851ZBrahim Inaflashttp://thecompleteartist.ning.com/profile/BrahimInaflas
<p>Mettez un peu de savon noir sur les poils du pinceau et éssuyez avec un chiffon sec, et relavez le à l'eau avec le même savon, ça donne un bon résultat.</p>
<p>Mettez un peu de savon noir sur les poils du pinceau et éssuyez avec un chiffon sec, et relavez le à l'eau avec le même savon, ça donne un bon résultat.</p> Thanks Lisa - that's more or…tag:thecompleteartist.ning.com,2014-01-08:2450081:Comment:3738682014-01-08T23:45:02.564ZAnnie Cullenhttp://thecompleteartist.ning.com/profile/AnnieCullen
<p>Thanks Lisa - that's more or less what I do. Happy Painting. Annie</p>
<p>Thanks Lisa - that's more or less what I do. Happy Painting. Annie</p> Hi Annie! I have been using w…tag:thecompleteartist.ning.com,2014-01-04:2450081:Comment:3705282014-01-04T01:04:07.500ZLisahttp://thecompleteartist.ning.com/profile/Lisa460
Hi Annie! I have been using walnut oil (any type, not necessary M Graham) for thinner (M Graham only) and cleaning my brushes. I also use the M Graham Alkyd Walnut oil for thinner & it also allows the paint to dry faster. At the end of the week or after 2-3 days, I will then soak all my brushes overnight in a Turpenoid Natural (has citrus smell & not flammable) which will remove all paint left over on the brushes and then follow by soap and water. This has given me good results and no…
Hi Annie! I have been using walnut oil (any type, not necessary M Graham) for thinner (M Graham only) and cleaning my brushes. I also use the M Graham Alkyd Walnut oil for thinner & it also allows the paint to dry faster. At the end of the week or after 2-3 days, I will then soak all my brushes overnight in a Turpenoid Natural (has citrus smell & not flammable) which will remove all paint left over on the brushes and then follow by soap and water. This has given me good results and no smell of mineral spirits or other solvents that are flammable. During a painting session, I use walnut oil or sometimes, safflower oil to clean my brushes. I have a 4.5 year old and do not want him exposed to any more chemicals than necessary in the air. By the way, I also use different types of oil paint with the oil and no bad effects. You do not have to use just M Graham oil paints for instance. Cheers! That is really helpful - than…tag:thecompleteartist.ning.com,2013-09-29:2450081:Comment:3360872013-09-29T18:56:17.447ZRobin Sagehttp://thecompleteartist.ning.com/profile/RobinSage
That is really helpful - thank you Stuart.<br />
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<cite>Stuart J. Gourlay said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://thecompleteartist.ning.com/forum/topics/non-toxic-solvent?commentId=2450081%3AComment%3A336086&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2450081Comment336086"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Robin, I do use Gamblin's paints with the exception of a few colors they don't have, and I also use Michael Harding's paints (these are high end hand made paints and I like his transparent colors). I use…</p>
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That is really helpful - thank you Stuart.<br />
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<cite>Stuart J. Gourlay said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://thecompleteartist.ning.com/forum/topics/non-toxic-solvent?commentId=2450081%3AComment%3A336086&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2450081Comment336086"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Robin, I do use Gamblin's paints with the exception of a few colors they don't have, and I also use Michael Harding's paints (these are high end hand made paints and I like his transparent colors). I use Galkyd lite most often as my medium of choice. Gamblin has an excellent reputation for high quality, archival materials. I painted for a long time with Grumbacher paints, but found the consistency of the product better with Gamblin. I have met the product manager Scott Gellatly; he's a great guy and an avid out door painter. I hope this answers your questions Stu<br/> <br/> <cite>Robin Sage said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://thecompleteartist.ning.com/forum/topics/non-toxic-solvent?commentId=2450081%3AComment%3A335904&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2450081Comment335904"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Stuart - I've just been reading this discussion and as I'm considering trying to paint with oils took your advice and checked out the Gamblin website. I see their products are available online. Do you use their paints as well as their medium and are they archival and of good quality. Would love some advice if you have a minute.</div>
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</blockquote> Robin, I do use Gamblin's pai…tag:thecompleteartist.ning.com,2013-09-29:2450081:Comment:3360862013-09-29T18:51:26.812ZStuart J. Gourlayhttp://thecompleteartist.ning.com/profile/StuartJGourlay
<p>Robin, I do use Gamblin's paints with the exception of a few colors they don't have, and I also use Michael Harding's paints (these are high end hand made paints and I like his transparent colors). I use Galkyd lite most often as my medium of choice. Gamblin has an excellent reputation for high quality, archival materials. I painted for a long time with Grumbacher paints, but found the consistency of the product better with Gamblin. I have met the product manager Scott Gellatly; he's a…</p>
<p>Robin, I do use Gamblin's paints with the exception of a few colors they don't have, and I also use Michael Harding's paints (these are high end hand made paints and I like his transparent colors). I use Galkyd lite most often as my medium of choice. Gamblin has an excellent reputation for high quality, archival materials. I painted for a long time with Grumbacher paints, but found the consistency of the product better with Gamblin. I have met the product manager Scott Gellatly; he's a great guy and an avid out door painter. I hope this answers your questions Stu<br/> <br/> <cite>Robin Sage said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://thecompleteartist.ning.com/forum/topics/non-toxic-solvent?commentId=2450081%3AComment%3A335904&xg_source=msg_com_forum#2450081Comment335904"><div><div class="xg_user_generated">Stuart - I've just been reading this discussion and as I'm considering trying to paint with oils took your advice and checked out the Gamblin website. I see their products are available online. Do you use their paints as well as their medium and are they archival and of good quality. Would love some advice if you have a minute.</div>
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Stuart - I've just been reading this discussion and as I'm considering trying to paint with oils took your advice and checked out the Gamblin website. I see their products are available online. Do you use their paints as well as their medium and are they archival and of good quality. Would love some advice if you have a minute.
Stuart - I've just been reading this discussion and as I'm considering trying to paint with oils took your advice and checked out the Gamblin website. I see their products are available online. Do you use their paints as well as their medium and are they archival and of good quality. Would love some advice if you have a minute. I haven't tried them yet but…tag:thecompleteartist.ning.com,2013-09-11:2450081:Comment:3249962013-09-11T09:23:31.768ZAnnie Cullenhttp://thecompleteartist.ning.com/profile/AnnieCullen
<p>I haven't tried them yet but am definitely going to try the linseed oil soap if I can find it. I have a lot of oil paints to use before I change to water solubles - but I really appreciate all your feedback everyone.</p>
<p>I haven't tried them yet but am definitely going to try the linseed oil soap if I can find it. I have a lot of oil paints to use before I change to water solubles - but I really appreciate all your feedback everyone.</p> Eric, you could order via the…tag:thecompleteartist.ning.com,2013-09-11:2450081:Comment:3249502013-09-11T01:57:58.714ZDoughttp://thecompleteartist.ning.com/profile/DougB
<p>Eric, you could order via the internet. For example: Dick Blick in the US or Jackson's Art Supplies in the UK.<br></br> <br></br> <cite>Eric said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://thecompleteartist.ning.com/forum/topics/non-toxic-solvent#2450081Comment221899"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Annie: I wanted to try the Duo Hoblien brand but the store where I shop doesn't carry them. Where I live there's not a lot of choice:( The Artisan paints are good and the colors are fine so I'll…</p>
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<p>Eric, you could order via the internet. For example: Dick Blick in the US or Jackson's Art Supplies in the UK.<br/> <br/> <cite>Eric said:</cite></p>
<blockquote cite="http://thecompleteartist.ning.com/forum/topics/non-toxic-solvent#2450081Comment221899"><div><div class="xg_user_generated"><p>Hi Annie: I wanted to try the Duo Hoblien brand but the store where I shop doesn't carry them. Where I live there's not a lot of choice:( The Artisan paints are good and the colors are fine so I'll stick with them for now. How are the Duo Hoblien working out?</p>
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I've been…tag:thecompleteartist.ning.com,2013-09-10:2450081:Comment:3245342013-09-10T18:03:31.096ZDarya Vassinahttp://thecompleteartist.ning.com/profile/DaryaVassina
<p>Hi Annie and Eric,</p>
<p>I've been using Holbein's Duo Aqua for a couple of years now. They are, probably the best of the water-solubles, for as long as you do not use water as a solvent! :-) You need to dip the brush into either Holbein's linseed oil or walnut oil to get them flow better. The drying time is faster than regular oils, but not as fast as acrylics. I've also noticed that they do not darken as much as oils when drying. Some pigments are stickier than others, but, overall they…</p>
<p>Hi Annie and Eric,</p>
<p>I've been using Holbein's Duo Aqua for a couple of years now. They are, probably the best of the water-solubles, for as long as you do not use water as a solvent! :-) You need to dip the brush into either Holbein's linseed oil or walnut oil to get them flow better. The drying time is faster than regular oils, but not as fast as acrylics. I've also noticed that they do not darken as much as oils when drying. Some pigments are stickier than others, but, overall they are very nice to work with. The cheapest Holbein's are probably found on dickblick.com As to regular oils, I really like Graham's and their walnut oil and alkyd as thinners. I clean the brushes with oil, citrus-based cleaning liquid and daVinci soap. The latter has a conditioner of some sort which helps to shape the brushes. Hope this helps!</p>