Oil color
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Description
A paint made by grinding pigments with a drying oil such as linseed oil. Commercial paints called Oil Colors usually have a high concentration of pigment that forms a smooth, buttery consistency and are used as tinting media. These paints may include additional ingredients, such as a stabilizer or plasticizer.
Synonyms and Related Terms
oil paint; oil colour; oil colors
Physical and Chemical Properties
- Thins with turpentine
Comparisons
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