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[[File:60.1158-SC74241.jpg|thumb|Oil and Wax crayon on canvas; MFA# 60.1158]] | [[File:60.1158-SC74241.jpg|thumb|Oil and Wax crayon on canvas; MFA# 60.1158]] | ||
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A soft pigmented, wax/oil-based drawing stick. Oil crayons are made with [[nondrying oil]] and [[pigment]] or [[dye]] dispersed in a [[wax]] (such as [[paraffin wax|paraffin]] or [[microcrystalline wax|microcrystalline]]) base. The oil softens the stick such that is works with almost any kind of paper or canvas. Oil pastels produce a soft, nondrying film that can be blended easily. There are various other additives that are included in the core to give each pencil a unique color, texture, and many other characteristics. | A soft pigmented, wax/oil-based drawing stick. Oil crayons are made with [[nondrying oil]] and [[pigment]] or [[dye]] dispersed in a [[wax]] (such as [[paraffin wax|paraffin]] or [[microcrystalline wax|microcrystalline]]) base. The oil softens the stick such that is works with almost any kind of paper or canvas. Oil pastels produce a soft, nondrying film that can be blended easily. There are various other additives that are included in the core to give each pencil a unique color, texture, and many other characteristics. | ||
Revision as of 12:44, 2 October 2022
Description
A soft pigmented, wax/oil-based drawing stick. Oil crayons are made with Nondrying oil and Pigment or Dye dispersed in a Wax (such as paraffin or microcrystalline) base. The oil softens the stick such that is works with almost any kind of paper or canvas. Oil pastels produce a soft, nondrying film that can be blended easily. There are various other additives that are included in the core to give each pencil a unique color, texture, and many other characteristics.
Synonyms and Related Terms
oil pastel, paint stick
Physical and Chemical Properties
Soluble in most petroleum and chlorinated hydrocarbons.