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The Case for Casein
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
About this lesson
Explains true hand-mixed casein versus commercial casein emulsion and why casein makes a good absorbent underpainting for oils. Covers isolating varnish between layers, fat-over-lean, rigid supports and practicing on small studies.
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