Article · The Eclectic Light Company
Fat over lean – understanding oil paint
- Type
- Article
- Level
- Intermediate
- Price
- Free
- Published
- 2015
About this lesson
Explains how oil paint cures, why layers are built fat over lean, and the risks of saponification, with research citations and examples.
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