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== Description == | == Description == | ||
A water thinned protein-based paint that dries to a water resistant film. Glue temperas use casein or gelatin often as an emulsion mixed with oil. These paints dry to a semi-matt appearance by the evaporation of water. | A water thinned protein-based paint that dries to a water resistant film. Glue temperas use [[casein]] or [[gelatin]] often as an emulsion mixed with [[oil]]. These paints dry to a semi-matt appearance by the evaporation of water. [[Glycerin]] or other humectants were often added to reduce cracking. [[Formalin]] was sometimes added to produce a hard insoluble film. | ||
== | == Resources and Citations == | ||
* | * D. van der Reyden "Identifying the Real Thing" www.scmre.org/analysis.htm | ||
[[Category:Materials database]] | [[Category:Materials database]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:42, 30 August 2022
Description
A water thinned protein-based paint that dries to a water resistant film. Glue temperas use casein or gelatin often as an emulsion mixed with oil. These paints dry to a semi-matt appearance by the evaporation of water. Glycerin or other humectants were often added to reduce cracking. Formalin was sometimes added to produce a hard insoluble film.
Resources and Citations
- D. van der Reyden "Identifying the Real Thing" www.scmre.org/analysis.htm