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A stiff, hard putty that was formerly used by conservators for filling holes in paintings (Mayer 1969). Picture putty was made with [[stand%20oil|stand oil]] and [[chalk|chalk]]. When needed, a [[cobalt%20drier|cobalt drier]] or pigments were also added. Picture putty is stiffer than window putty. | A stiff, hard putty that was formerly used by conservators for filling holes in paintings (Mayer 1969). Picture putty was made with [[stand%20oil|stand oil]] and [[chalk|chalk]]. When needed, a [[cobalt%20drier|cobalt drier]] or pigments were also added. Picture putty is stiffer than window putty. | ||
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* Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | ||
Latest revision as of 13:31, 10 September 2022
Description
A stiff, hard putty that was formerly used by conservators for filling holes in paintings (Mayer 1969). Picture putty was made with Stand oil and Chalk. When needed, a Cobalt drier or pigments were also added. Picture putty is stiffer than window putty.
Resources and Citations
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)