Picture putty

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)

Picture putty

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