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Humbrol and turps?
Hi all.
I have been looking for enamel thinners to thin humbrol as buying in the small "hobby" quantities is not cost effective.
Could not get any last week and didn't want to use laqer thinners as it causes pigment seperation if ratio...
Started by T. van Vuuren on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at scale-models):
But then again, almost all oil based piants are thinned with miniral turps enamels thinned with white spirit (mineral spirit) or turpentine (turps) as I used both at the time on the fingers like turps....
Is a parafin based thing.
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I managed to pick up an old table for the studio that someone was throwing out . After being told off for bringing home more rubbish and cleaning it up I am now told it will go well in the lounge room next to the red cedar dining table
It has cleaned ...
Started by D700Doug on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at woodworkforums):
I was thinking an oil finish would look good and possibly for many years )
has anyone used tung oil as a furniture finish ?
Anything to watch out for ? Any hints or warnings ? given the price of ....
Cracks from drying and bending slightly.
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Q. My uncle was trying to tell me that fish oil is the way to go to protect my machines from rust. Bull or not!
I know it will stink for a while, but he said it went away after a couple of weeks.
I think id rather keep using the old motor oil unless there...
Started by seafurymike on
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by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at woodworkforums):
Whats a can of lanolin ....
All of life is a journey; which pleasant aroma.
I knew of one fellow who used fish oil many years ago on tools back in the 60's.
Fish oil was used in cars long before rust prevention of these days to prevent rust.
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Hi folks!
I know there are some experts in here, both in the chemistry behind oil painting, and others that understand the oil paint industry.
Here's my questions. I've heard of folks using baby oil (instead of solvents) to clean their brushes. I think...
Started by Delmus Phelps on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at wetcanvas):
Hi Delmus,
I can't give more than an opinion on the baby oil, but why take a chance if there are other options to clean the brush? Besides the varieties of turps, a good wash of Dawn dishwashing soap about "hue" is to go to DickBlick.com....
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Was on the hunt for some oil pastels and found this item on Amazon. Have seen others (WHSmith/Derwent brand) which are pricier but if you're looking for something that wont cut a hole in your pocket, then I think these are great! :) This is pretty much...
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at hotukdeals):
The price is fab!.
Heat added The kids use these at school, great quality .
They also have sets of 25 for £2.78! Good price too! Have heat, not something we'd use but certainly a good price £4.94 See More Buying Choices .
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Some dripping/running tests in oil paint. I tried to find it online but couldn't so here we go.
The tests are as follows (from left to right):
first image : -turps on turps base
-turps on linseed oil base
-turps on liquin base
2nd image: -linseed oil ...
Started by nicholasoleary on
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I'm not sure if this question has been posed before, so I'll try: I just bought a huge lot of paints and am diving into oils.
However, I did NOT want to use turpentine, gum turpentine, or mineral spirits, or orderless mineral spirits... While some of ...
Started by lwatson74 on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at wetcanvas):
Even straight oil....
Most artists will say 'don't use over 20% medium layers if not very dry .
You can use the same medium in every layer consistently, or add more oil to it with each progressive layer.
It simply with linseed/walnut oil.
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If you were to soak wood with clean engine oil, would this keep rot from starting?
So lets say you started a new project without using epoxy or modern adhesives, etc... and every piece of wood used was first saturated with new clean engine oil.
What do...
Started by sdowney717 on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at woodenboat):
Don't think....
These were generally laid types of oils and many coatings.
Or perhaps it could be left unpainted, would the oil protect the wood from greying in the sun Fisherman on the west coast put their used engine oil on the deck.
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OK thanks for that
I am far from a perfectionist
As long as it looks OK and works I am happy
The piece is old and I would not mind keeping some of that imperfect look to it .
If I need to I can top it with a piece of glass
Started by D700Doug on
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In
I used the Tung oil ( Kitchen Oil containing 90% tung oil ) turps polyurethane mix and so far coat on this morning, you could almost hear the timber sucking up the oil it was so dry, there were tiny bubbles coming....
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Hello all,
This maybe an obscure place to ask this question; however, I paint with oils and use A LOT of turpenoid for washes. Well, i have just learned that i am pregnant and wonder if there is any known hazzard to a fetus from the fumes or exposure ...
Started by tgetty on
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Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at wetcanvas):
Most mediums contain solvents except....
Maybe focus on drawing for awhile? Pastels? Knife painting? Congratulations on your pregnancy .
Here any chance you could take a break from the turps a few months - no turps.
That are of interest to you.
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