Paint stick

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Description

A hard, pigmented oil-based stick. Paint sticks contain Linseed oil, Wax, and a pigment or dye. They were first sold commercially in 1966 by Markal. Paint sticks can leave a tacky surface that hardens slowly over time.

Synonyms and Related Terms

oil crayon; oil stick; tubeless oil paint; Paintstick® [Markal]; encaustic stick

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Other Properties

When fresh, soluble in petroleum and chlorinated hydrocarbons.

Hazards and Safety

Halos may form when used on absorbent material. Bloom may form on surface.

Additional Information

M.Holben Ellis, M.Brigitte Yeh, "Categories of Wax-based Drawing Media" WAAC Newsletter, Vol 19(3), 1997.

Additional Images

  • Sennelier oil stick

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