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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.  Glycerine or other humectants were often added to reduce cracking.  Formalin was sometimes added to produce a hard insoluble film.
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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.
  
== Sources Checked for Data in Record ==
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== Resources and Citations ==
  
* Website address 1  Comment: D. van der Reyden "Identifying the Real Thing" www.scmre.org/analysis.htm
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* D. van der Reyden "Identifying the Real Thing" www.scmre.org/analysis.htm
  
  
  
 
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[[Category:Materials database]]

Latest revision as of 07:42, 30 August 2022

Glue tempera painting
MFA# 54.1432

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