Oil Primer
A traditional linseed oil based oil primer.
Produces a high quality white surface with good tooth and flexibility for oil painting. Excellent hiding power.
Constituents
Titanium Dioxide Pigment, Refined Linseed Oil, Calcium Carbonate, Cobalt Octoate.
Product code:
025
Oil Primer Product Information
Product Application
Langridge Oil Primer may need further dilution for ease of brushing out. If needed, add artist’s solvent to Oil Primer in proportions up to 1:2 or until a thin cream consistency is obtained. It is important not to apply Langridge Oil Primer too thick as the resulting film may be too fat with potential for hairline cracking or lacking in proper tooth.
Langridge recommends the application of two coats for a complete prime and for maximum brightness.
Before applying an oil primer the support must be ‘sized’ with Rabbit Skin Glue or thinned acrylic or archival PVA to reduce absorbancy.
If over absorbant, the linseed oil in the primer will soak into the substrate leading to an underbound prime coat and embrittlement of the canvas substrate due to acidification by linssed oil.
Painting with oils may commence once touch dry however, as the the curing time is extended the primer will reduce in absorbency when applying succeeding paints. For best results Langridge recommends a minimum of 4 weeks.
Thinning
For best results thin Distilled Gum Turpentine or other artist’s solvent.
Appearance
Langridge Oil Primer is a white liquid with characteristic linseed odour.
Clean Up
Clean brushes with any artists’ solvent (eg Low Toxic Solvent, Gum Turpentine, etc.).
For further washing apply a small quantity of Marseille or other pure olive oil soap and massage the bristles of the brush to release any remaining primer. Wash thoroughly in warm water. Leave to fully dry before using for oil colours.
Drying Times
24-48 hours to touch dry. Any airflow over the surface will evaporate the solvent more rapidly which will reduce drying times.
Full film drying 3-6 months